Tire side wall cracks?
I have a question for any tire experts out there. I put a new set a Michelin tires on my excursion last June. I have only put about 5000 miles on them since I have had them. I noticed cracks around th...
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powderman426 wrote:
I would still like it if the OP would tell us how old the tires are by the code and not how long he has had them. I have a hard time believing that one year old tires cracked. Im betting on old stock. I like the idea of taking pictures and asking Michelin if they are safe. I can't imagine they would put it in writing if they said they were ok.
I can relay my personal experience. I bought my F350 brand new in May 2011, truck was built in March 2011. Two days later I notice cracking all around the bead of all four tires. I call the dealership, they say call Michelin. I call Michelin, they say call the nearest authorized Michelin dealer. In the meantime Michelin tells me that if the tire dealer agrees there is a problem he can submit proof to Michelin and have them replaced......with Michelins or BFG tires. The tire dealer says yep they are garbage, but Michelin needs all five dismounted and sent to them before they will replace them. Meaning my truck sits on blocks at the tire shop until it is approved. I told them to shove it, I need my truck as its a DD and why would I really want my tires replaced with another set of Michelins?
