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Dt:contact states during routine maintenance of his vehicle, it was determined the rear tires on the vehicle needed to be replaced.the consumer contacted the vehicle manufacturer; they told him to contact the tire manufacturer.upon examination, the michelin dealership stated the rear end was out of align causing premature wear of the tires.the vehicle has not been back to the local dealership as of yet.the contact is going to call on wednesday to set up an appointment.the air bag light came on and off.dealer fixed; but the light came on again.
My daughter was exiting i-4 onto i-95 in daytona beach, fl.she was traveling about 45 mph, when the michilen tire on the right front wheel came off.this caused her to lose control of the 2002 vw jetta (30,000 miles) and roll the vehicle.she was injured and the only car involved in the accident.none of the airbags deployed.i am concerned that the side airbag should have deployed lessening her injuries, as her head hit the side of the car and has caused great problems.
Consumer complaint for michelin energy tires. She states in the past 2.5 years she has had 6 sidewall blowouts with these tires. She is concerned for the safety of her self and children and wants them recalled.the consumer stated has 2.5 years left on the warranty of this tire and would like to have a different tire for the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated due to an evaporator leak
On or about dec 2nd,2010 two passenger side michelin tires factory installed on a lexus hs 250 h blew out after the vehicle was driven 110 miles without hitting any object at a speed od 5-10 miles /hour.the brand :michelin energy mxv s8 is not listed on your web site.michelin and lexus deny defects but google site has a long list of blow out of this brand of michelin tire(energy mxv4 215/55/r17.michelin and lexus interfered/rejected independent examination of their defective tires.
I own a 2003 acura tl type-s.on several occasions, while merging into highway traffic, i've experienced moments when the transmission wouldn't respond to acceleration (i.e. Wouldn't down shift).the car just seem to coast slowly into traffic, causing me to almost get into vehicle accidents.the first transmission i had was replaced due to burnt transmission fluid, i'm just upset that i was allowed to drive a vehicle that had a defective transmission.i had mentioned on several occassions to the dealer where i originally leased the vehicle (acura of troy), about times when the car just seemed to get stuck in second gear.i was told by dealer that nothing was wrong.however, i feel i no longer can depend on the dealer to give me accurate information.this is a very critical problem and dangerous.i'm afraid for my loved ones and myself when driving this vehicle.i took car into another dealer (suburban acura) where they replaced my first transmission under warranty because it was defective, now i'm having even more problems with the second one.i'm starting to get a burning odor from the vehicle now.i've taken the vehicle back in for service but was told nothing was wrong with it.how can someone check a transmission in about 30 minutes or less?i want out of this vehicle for safety reasons.this is not what i paid for, and now i'm driving a vehicle that has reduced performance and a burning odor.again, i'm afraid for my well-being and those of my family.
Dt:contact states during routine maintenance of his vehicle, it was determined the rear tires on the vehicle needed to be replaced.the consumer contacted the vehicle manufacturer; they told him to contact the tire manufacturer.upon examination, the michelin dealership stated the rear end was out of align causing premature wear of the tires.the vehicle has not been back to the local dealership as of yet.the contact is going to call on wednesday to set up an appointment.the air bag light came on and off.dealer fixed; but the light came on again.
A rip appeared in the sidewall of my front tire over the course of several days. The tire appears to be separating. I noticed it after hearing a clicking sound while driving slowly in a parking lot.this was not proceeded by any impact to the tire. The rip is getting larger.online research into this tire shows that numerous others have had similar tire failure incidents, often resulting in costly repairs and medical bills.i believe that this tire model is defective and should be recalled.
I have mercedes c230 2002, with oem michelin mxv4 plus 205/55 r16.one tire was blown and replaced 3 years ago. Now all tires develop huge cracks on the edge of tread and sidewall as well as inside of tread. Tires are in between 5/32nd and 7/32nd tread with 40k miles, and would be good to go for another 2 years easily. But, according to mercedes and michelin dealers (les schwab) tires unsafe to drive! i called michelin 866-866-6605 november 03-07, after 30 min conversation with les schwab manager involved, michelin admit manufacturing defect, and offered 45% off new tires purchase. Here is what michelin offer actually means:1) 45% discount apply only to michelin and same mxv4 plus is $205/ea and it means$820 x0.55 = $451 to pay. 2) i must pay dismount + mount + balance + disposal fees, which is $20 per tire x4 = $80, so total out of my pocket becomes $531 +tax!
First of 2 sidewall blow outsno external cause.
The right front tire on the vehicle exploded.michelin mxv4 plus 195/65r15.
We purchased 2011 ford fusion hybrid & picked it up from dealer on 12 jul 2011 and drove it home.when we drove vehicle next on 16 july 2011, the tpms warning went off when we were only a couple of miles from home.i turned around to get vehicle home, but noted that the vehicle sounded like tire was flat.i pulled off and saw passenger rear tire was completely flat.we called ford roadside assistance who changed tire.the man who changed the tire (installed donut) noted that the valve stem was missing.i took vehicle to local ford dealer who found the valve stem had separated and was inside the tire.the valve stem was replaced by the ford dealer under warranty as the vehicle had less than 100 miles on it when tire failed.
My wife and child were riding in a lexus es330 and had just come off highway i40 exit 270 in chapel hill, nc when the michelin tire sidewall exploded with a 4 inch rip, they were able to stop and fortunately no one was injured. I have the tire with the ripped sidewall and would be glad to provide any additional information. Here are the tire details:brand: michelindescription: p215 60 r16 94v, energy mxv4 s8dot hn49 juax 5007wda 83606-57203-01.
The tire valve on my right rear tire failed while the car was garaged.this was the second valve failure in a pair of tires installed on 04/27/2007.the first valve failed (on the other tire in the pair) on 04/26/2009 while the car was also parked, but about 30 miles from home (see odi number 10279930).
Lexus rx-400h tires wear out sooner than they should.
While driving on wet roads, the car hydroplaned several times. This is not the first incident of this - it is a common occurrence with these tires.i barely escaped an accident in december, 2003, after hydroplaning. I have driven for 22 years in the pacific nw and never have i been so scared about driving in the rain as i am with these tires.*la
Dt*:the contact stated the passenger front tire continually lost air.the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection of the problem.the dealer did not detect a problem with the tire or wheel and no repairs were made.this was the original tire that was on the vehicle when purchased.updated 03/17/06.
My michelin energy plus lx4 tires have been losing air pressure at an extreme rate.we must put air in them at least once a week.took the car (2005 chrysler pacifica) to the only local michelin dealer.when we explained the problem, without even looking at the tire, technician said he already knew the problem- that it is very common.michelin tires react with aluminum rims (which my pacifica has) and cause oxidation.he said it doesn't matter where you live- that this is a common problem.to fix the problem, them put a new sealant between the tires and the rims- cost of approx. $80.he could not tell me if and/or when this would happen again.the local chrysler dealership seems to never have heard of this problem.my pacifica was taken into the dealership for an oil change and inspection 1 1/2 weeks after the tires were "re-sealed" by the michelin dealer.at that time, the tire pressure was checked and set to correct pressure (not sure if they were low at the time) as stated on my receipt.1 week later, all tires are down at least 8 psi- 2 are down 12 psi.
Dt*: the contact stated, the three tires on the newly purchased vehicle had cracks on the sidewall.the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the sidewall of tire cracking was not a safety issue.the tires have not been replaced.the tires were inspected and it was determined that the tires were dry rotted.the tires were cracking aorund the rim. Updated 12/15/06.
Tire separation while stopping at traffic light, causing loud hissing sound.
Sudden side wall failure of the right front tire of my 2006 honda accord.the michelin tire was original equipment on the car. During low speed driving a hole about 4 inches by 3 inches blew out of the tire.it looks as if the belts are totally detached from the outside rubber of the tire.on looking on the internet i found scores of complaints about similar failures.
I own a 2006 lexus rx400h. About a year ago, i was traveling on an interstate hwy at 60 mph when one of my tires "blew". I did notice that i had run over any road debris but the tire had a two inch slice in the sidewall. The tire was in good condition, original lexus equipment, a michelin 235/55r18 .today, my daughter who owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid (basically the same car as my lexus 400h) had a similar incident with her baby in the car. She hit a curb with the car hardly moving. The tire "blew", and like mine, went flat immediately. She had a similar two inch gash in the sidewall. The tire was original toyota equipped.i've been driving a long time. I've never seen sidewall blowouts like this (minor provocation) since radial tires were introduced.please check out these toyota provided tires.
I was driving south on i-495 outside of boston on clean pavement on a hot, sunny day when my right front tire blew out.i did not hit anything.the tire was destroyed, and i had to replace it.the tire had 16,300 miles and good tread.
I own a 2007 lincoln mkz with michelin energy mxv4 tires dot number b90a nnhx 0207 which are original equipment on the vehicle.during normal operation in the last 6 months i have experienced valve stem failures on 3 of the 4 original tires leading to a severe air leak and in two instances damage to the sidewall of the tire.in each case the damage was repaired by replacing the tire and/or valve stem at a lincoln dealership.the dealer, ford motor company, and michelin refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem.
Side wall blow outreplaced tireno external cause.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota camry with michelin energy mxv4 tires, dot#hn49, size 215/60/r16. During inspection an authorized technician stated that all 4 tires had dry rot. Amechanic from the michelin tire dealership confirmed the previous technicians diagnoses. The failure and current mileages were 17000.updated 01/05/10updated 01/06/10.
On or about dec 2nd,2010 two passenger side michelin tires factory installed on a lexus hs 250 h blew out after the vehicle was driven 110 miles without hitting any object at a speed od 5-10 miles /hour.the brand :michelin energy mxv s8 is not listed on your web site.michelin and lexus deny defects but google site has a long list of blow out of this brand of michelin tire(energy mxv4 215/55/r17.michelin and lexus interfered/rejected independent examination of their defective tires.
While driving 10-15 mph the passenger side front tire ruptured after it struck a shallow pothole.the replacement tire ruptured 2000 miles later when it hit a manhole cover.michelin agreed to reimburse the consumer for the one tire.the consumer plans to replace all four tires.*scc*nlm
The contact owns a 2010 lexus hs250 hybrid with the original michelin tires, line size 215/55/r17. The contact was entering a residential driveway at minimal speed when both passenger side tires blew. The dealer was contacted who advised the contact to call the insurance company or trade the vehicle in. The manufacturer offered to replace the tires but the contact declined. The failure mileage was approximately 110.
The check tire pressure light came on,when i went to have air added,workers noticed a bulge in the side wall. I contacted michelin, i notified michelinof the problem and excess tire tread wear at 22,99 miles. They had me take the tire to 2 locations for inspection (they said to rule out me hitting a curb), both places said it did not appear that i had hit a curb. They were to call be back and i never heard from them, i had to replace 2 tire and the other 2 need to be replaced also. One of the inspectors said he had seen the same issue about 2 weeks earlier with same tire on similar car.
2005 chrysler pacifica touring with 36,200 miles has original equipment tires that have an air lose from the front tires of over 5 pounds each week of air pressure.cause is believed to be corrosion of the wheels resulting from electrolysis due to contact from the chrome wheel covers.this much air lose could result in a driving hazard if tires are not checked weekly.it will also shorten the tire life.
Michelin p225/50r17 mxv4 s8 tires have dry rot cracking with over 40% tread life left.3rd set of tires on car in 75k miles. All wore prematurely and/or had dry rot cracks.authorized michelin tire dealer inform me that michelin will not cover this safety defect!!internet has numerous same complaints!!
The contact owns a 2005 honda accord.the vehicle has michelin energy mxv 4 plus tires.while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver heard a loud noise and immediately pulled over to the side of the road.she noticed that the rear driver's side tired had blown out.the vehicle was not damaged.the driver waited for triple a to arrive and they replaced the tire with a donut.the contact drove to a local repair shop and they stated that the outer side wall was blown and the tire was defective.the current mileage was 9,665 and failure mileage was 9,265. Updated 12/12/08 the consumer stated michelin replaced all 4 tires at a 10% cost to them. Updated 12/15/08.
I have had three tire bolow outs on my mercedes-benz, in identical situations, approximately 2 months apart. All three incidents happened on three different highways, at speeds approximating 60 mph, and after approximately three hours of driving. The first incident occurred in april 2004, on i-95 in new haven. The second occurred in july 2004 on i-95 in delaware. The third occurred on september 7, 2004 in canada on highway 401 in kingston.these were the only occasions when i had driven in similar situations. Ie: for more than 3 hours on a highway at speeds of over 55 mph, during this year. On all other occasions the trips were shorter than 3 hours.the wheels are different at each occasion. The first was passenger side front. The second was driver side rear, and the thired was driver side front.on each occasion, after returning home i have taken the car to the mercedes dealership in poughkeepsie, and they have assured me that there is nothing wrong with the car. I then contacted michelin tires, and they have assured me that there are no reported incidents similar to mine.the first two tires were discared. The third was inspected by sears auto center. There are no holes found. The tires according to sears had come off the rim.the tires involved belong to a set of 4 that i bought from tire-rack, and mounted by mercedes dealership in 2002.since the first incident, i have diligently checked tire pressures weekly, in addition to visually inspecting the tires before driving.this cannot be a coincidence.i am now afraid to drive this car. Please investigate this matter as soon as possible.
2006 accord tire blew out at 70 mph.michelin refused to honor the warranty claiming that the consumer some how damaged the tire.updated 11/16/06.
Three of the original michelin energy mxv4 tires on my 2007 mazda 6 have failed to maintain proper air pressure.two of the tires had defective valve stems and the third tire lost air pressure while i was driving on the freeway and needed to be replaced altogether.these three tire incidents all occurred between 5/29/09 and 7/23/09.
While at a destination about 30 miles from home, my left-front tire valve failed just as i was about to enter the parked car to head home.the air whooshed loudly out of the tire as i watched it deflate before my eyes.i called aaa for assistance in changing the tire and took the flat tire to my dealer the following day for replacement of the defective tire valve.the valve was installed as part of a new-tire installation on 04/24/2007 by my ford dealer.
2002 jaguar vanden plas.consumer writes in regards to unsafe tires on vehicle and deceptive trade practices at dealership. The consumer stated the right front tire failed, as a result age and dry rot. Also, the left rear tire had a bubble on the outer sidewall.a michelin dealer informed the consumer the tires were more than seven years old and were no longer being made. The consumer stated the dealer did not inform him of the age of the tires.
My daughter was exiting i-4 onto i-95 in daytona beach, fl.she was traveling about 45 mph, when the michilen tire on the right front wheel came off.this caused her to lose control of the 2002 vw jetta (30,000 miles) and roll the vehicle.she was injured and the only car involved in the accident.none of the airbags deployed.i am concerned that the side airbag should have deployed lessening her injuries, as her head hit the side of the car and has caused great problems.
Michelin 195/65 r15 mxv4 + energy radial xse developed radial crack on outside sidewall of tire. Installed on 2003 volvo v70. Diagnosed by dealer as tire defect (belt separation). Dealer (discount tire) refused adjustment on tire with approx 9k miles. Had to buy new tire. Later offered 75% discount at sears on new tire.
Side wall blow outreplaced tireno external cause.
I purchased a honda accord new in 2002 recently i noticed that the two front tires had developed bulges (bubbles), on the surface of the sidewall measuring approximately 2 inches on the drivers side and 1 inch on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The tires have 17,000 miles of use.out of concern for my safety, as well as that of my fellow motorists, i did some research online at http://www. Consumeraffairs.com/tires/michelin.html and found that an alarming number of motorists using this brand of tire were experiencing the same type of sidewall problem some attributing the sidewall bulging as causing catastrophic failure of their tires. In each case (as in my own) the owner of the tire is left with no recourse as to replacement or at minimum safety bulletin warning of the possibility of sidewall failures occuring with this brand of tire.the model and size information of the tire on my car is michelin mxv4 plus xse 205/60r16.
Dt*: the contact stated that vehicle was purchased with 3 tires which have a sidewall defect. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined there was a manufacturer defect and provided a pro rate discount on the first visit. The vehicle wastaken to the dealer 2 more times for the same problem.the tire manufacturer also determined that the tires needed to be replaced but did not offer service or replacement of tires. Updated 7/13/2006 - the tire split apart at the seam along the sidewall while the consumer was driving 20 mph.michelin offered prorated adjustment.another tire, front right, developed a crack about 6 inches long at the seam in the sidewall, tire was replaced.the left rear tire was also cracked at the sidewall.the manufacturer agreed to replace the defective tire, but condtioned replacement on front wheel alignment at outside vendor.the manufacturer refused to refund the cost of the first failed tire.
I was driving south on i-495 outside of boston on clean pavement on a hot, sunny day when my right front tire blew out.i did not hit anything.the tire was destroyed, and i had to replace it.the tire had 16,300 miles and good tread.
I own a 2006 lexus rx400h. About a year ago, i was traveling on an interstate hwy at 60 mph when one of my tires "blew". I did notice that i had run over any road debris but the tire had a two inch slice in the sidewall. The tire was in good condition, original lexus equipment, a michelin 235/55r18 .today, my daughter who owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid (basically the same car as my lexus 400h) had a similar incident with her baby in the car. She hit a curb with the car hardly moving. The tire "blew", and like mine, went flat immediately. She had a similar two inch gash in the sidewall. The tire was original toyota equipped.i've been driving a long time. I've never seen sidewall blowouts like this (minor provocation) since radial tires were introduced.please check out these toyota provided tires.
Michelin tire mxv4 s8 developed bulge in sidewall on right front tire (205,60,16). Will hopefully replace the tire before it blows out. Tires only have 17k and are "standard" on honda accord v6.
On or about dec 2nd,2010 two passenger side michelin tires factory installed on a lexus hs 250 h blew out after the vehicle was driven 110 miles without hitting any object at a speed od 5-10 miles /hour.the brand :michelin energy mxv s8 is not listed on your web site.michelin and lexus deny defects but google site has a long list of blow out of this brand of michelin tire(energy mxv4 215/55/r17.michelin and lexus interfered/rejected independent examination of their defective tires.
The contact owns a 2005 honda accord.the vehicle has michelin energy mxv 4 plus tires.while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver heard a loud noise and immediately pulled over to the side of the road.she noticed that the rear driver's side tired had blown out.the vehicle was not damaged.the driver waited for triple a to arrive and they replaced the tire with a donut.the contact drove to a local repair shop and they stated that the outer side wall was blown and the tire was defective.the current mileage was 9,665 and failure mileage was 9,265. Updated 12/12/08 the consumer stated michelin replaced all 4 tires at a 10% cost to them. Updated 12/15/08.
The check tire pressure light came on,when i went to have air added,workers noticed a bulge in the side wall. I contacted michelin, i notified michelinof the problem and excess tire tread wear at 22,99 miles. They had me take the tire to 2 locations for inspection (they said to rule out me hitting a curb), both places said it did not appear that i had hit a curb. They were to call be back and i never heard from them, i had to replace 2 tire and the other 2 need to be replaced also. One of the inspectors said he had seen the same issue about 2 weeks earlier with same tire on similar car.
Sudden side wall failure of the right front tire of my 2006 honda accord.the michelin tire was original equipment on the car. During low speed driving a hole about 4 inches by 3 inches blew out of the tire.it looks as if the belts are totally detached from the outside rubber of the tire.on looking on the internet i found scores of complaints about similar failures.
My wife and child were riding in a lexus es330 and had just come off highway i40 exit 270 in chapel hill, nc when the michelin tire sidewall exploded with a 4 inch rip, they were able to stop and fortunately no one was injured. I have the tire with the ripped sidewall and would be glad to provide any additional information. Here are the tire details:brand: michelindescription: p215 60 r16 94v, energy mxv4 s8dot hn49 juax 5007wda 83606-57203-01.
A rip appeared in the sidewall of my front tire over the course of several days. The tire appears to be separating. I noticed it after hearing a clicking sound while driving slowly in a parking lot.this was not proceeded by any impact to the tire. The rip is getting larger.online research into this tire shows that numerous others have had similar tire failure incidents, often resulting in costly repairs and medical bills.i believe that this tire model is defective and should be recalled.
Dt*: the contact stated, the three tires on the newly purchased vehicle had cracks on the sidewall.the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the sidewall of tire cracking was not a safety issue.the tires have not been replaced.the tires were inspected and it was determined that the tires were dry rotted.the tires were cracking aorund the rim. Updated 12/15/06.
Two separate tire failures from same brand/type of original equipment tires, first: january 22, 2003, second: april 28, 2003 both were sidewall blowouts.the first, on the right front wheel in january 2001, did not pose a safety hazard as it occurred while the car was parked in a garage.however, the 2nd, only three months after the first, occurred on a different wheel (right rear) at 60 mph in the middle lane of a congested portion of i-95 near milford, ct.the latter clearly posed a very serious safety hazard to us, and to all other vehicles on this heavily-trafficked interstate. I did not report the first blowout, believing that perhaps i had hit something on the road.but the second blowout of same brand/vintage tire, this time on rear right side, indicates a likely safety defect in this expensive michelin tire. *nlm
Consumer complaint for michelin energy tires. She states in the past 2.5 years she has had 6 sidewall blowouts with these tires. She is concerned for the safety of her self and children and wants them recalled.the consumer stated has 2.5 years left on the warranty of this tire and would like to have a different tire for the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated due to an evaporator leak
I experienced atire sidewall blowout ona michelin energy mxv4 plus v rated tire size 205 55 16 with 9000 miles at approximately 70 mph.this caused car to become extremely hard to control swerving across several lanes of traffic, and then spinning off the highway, ending up next to a canal facing traffic.i was extremely fortunate not to hit another vehicle or end up in the canal.the blowout damagedthe factory rims.i have not yet determined if therewas additional damage to the under carriagetire dealer determined blowout was a result of manufacturingdefect and replaced tire pro-rata , but michelin refused to process claim for damages to vehicle or do anything else concerning the remaining tires that the2006 volvo s40 came equipped with and may have the same defect.
First of 2 sidewall blow outsno external cause.
I own a 2003 acura tl type-s.on several occasions, while merging into highway traffic, i've experienced moments when the transmission wouldn't respond to acceleration (i.e. Wouldn't down shift).the car just seem to coast slowly into traffic, causing me to almost get into vehicle accidents.the first transmission i had was replaced due to burnt transmission fluid, i'm just upset that i was allowed to drive a vehicle that had a defective transmission.i had mentioned on several occassions to the dealer where i originally leased the vehicle (acura of troy), about times when the car just seemed to get stuck in second gear.i was told by dealer that nothing was wrong.however, i feel i no longer can depend on the dealer to give me accurate information.this is a very critical problem and dangerous.i'm afraid for my loved ones and myself when driving this vehicle.i took car into another dealer (suburban acura) where they replaced my first transmission under warranty because it was defective, now i'm having even more problems with the second one.i'm starting to get a burning odor from the vehicle now.i've taken the vehicle back in for service but was told nothing was wrong with it.how can someone check a transmission in about 30 minutes or less?i want out of this vehicle for safety reasons.this is not what i paid for, and now i'm driving a vehicle that has reduced performance and a burning odor.again, i'm afraid for my well-being and those of my family.
Spare tire provided with car is wrong size.car is equipped with 16 inch tires with alloy rims.spare tire is size 15 inch.when i called to ask why spare tire does not match permanent tires, i was toldthe 15 inch spare tire is for emergency use only.when i asked why a 16 inch spare is not provided, i was told that if honda gave me a 16 inch tire then they would have to give everyone 16 inch spare tires.
Poor general performance of the tire, wet weather and winter conditions, poor braking, poor accelleration, excessive tread wear for a 400 rated tire. Significantly concerned about tires ability to displace water and brake under slippery conditions, water or ice.
While driving, the consumer was flagged down by another motorist on the highway and was informed that smoke was coming from the passenger 's side tire.the consumer pulled over.the passenger 's side tire blew out.michelin, energy mxv4 plus, 235/6517 radial xe, dot ap87w3xx2003.the driver called for road side assistance , andvehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *sc
The contact owns a 2003 hyundai elantra.the vehicle has michelin energy mxv4 plus, size p/195/60r15 (na) tires.the contact took his vehicle to a service station for routine maintenance.the service manager stated that all four tires were defective because the tread and seam completely separated from the tire to the point where the canvas was visible.the tires were replaced prior to operating the vehicle and the tire pressure was normal.the manufacturer was unable to assist.the failure and current mileages were 38,000.updated 03-18-08
I have had excessive tread wear in 2 years versus actual driven mileage for my michelin energy mxv4 +, 205/55hr16 tires.the tire manufacturer refuses to live up to the 50,,000 mile warranty.driving these tires with any moisture on the road has caused many near miss accidents.they are dangerous for the consumer to have on their car and a government inquiry should be performed to judge whether they are the subject of a recall.
2005 toyota avalon with unsafe michelin tires. Consumer states that the two front tires were replaced with michelin energy tires. He states while driving on the highway at about 70-75 mph bothtires disintegrated.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the shop. It was determined that the tires were defective and the tread had separated from the sidewalls.
We purchased 2011 ford fusion hybrid & picked it up from dealer on 12 jul 2011 and drove it home.when we drove vehicle next on 16 july 2011, the tpms warning went off when we were only a couple of miles from home.i turned around to get vehicle home, but noted that the vehicle sounded like tire was flat.i pulled off and saw passenger rear tire was completely flat.we called ford roadside assistance who changed tire.the man who changed the tire (installed donut) noted that the valve stem was missing.i took vehicle to local ford dealer who found the valve stem had separated and was inside the tire.the valve stem was replaced by the ford dealer under warranty as the vehicle had less than 100 miles on it when tire failed.
The tire valve on my right rear tire failed while the car was garaged.this was the second valve failure in a pair of tires installed on 04/27/2007.the first valve failed (on the other tire in the pair) on 04/26/2009 while the car was also parked, but about 30 miles from home (see odi number 10279930).
I own a 2007 lincoln mkz with michelin energy mxv4 tires dot number b90a nnhx 0207 which are original equipment on the vehicle.during normal operation in the last 6 months i have experienced valve stem failures on 3 of the 4 original tires leading to a severe air leak and in two instances damage to the sidewall of the tire.in each case the damage was repaired by replacing the tire and/or valve stem at a lincoln dealership.the dealer, ford motor company, and michelin refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem.
Three of the original michelin energy mxv4 tires on my 2007 mazda 6 have failed to maintain proper air pressure.two of the tires had defective valve stems and the third tire lost air pressure while i was driving on the freeway and needed to be replaced altogether.these three tire incidents all occurred between 5/29/09 and 7/23/09.
While at a destination about 30 miles from home, my left-front tire valve failed just as i was about to enter the parked car to head home.the air whooshed loudly out of the tire as i watched it deflate before my eyes.i called aaa for assistance in changing the tire and took the flat tire to my dealer the following day for replacement of the defective tire valve.the valve was installed as part of a new-tire installation on 04/24/2007 by my ford dealer.
2005 chrysler pacifica touring with 36,200 miles has original equipment tires that have an air lose from the front tires of over 5 pounds each week of air pressure.cause is believed to be corrosion of the wheels resulting from electrolysis due to contact from the chrome wheel covers.this much air lose could result in a driving hazard if tires are not checked weekly.it will also shorten the tire life.
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