Great tire with long wear but ive never had one i didnt wear out with road miles rather than time. All tires will usually start cracking after 45 yrs. In fact, there can be as much as 25 different icons and descriptions. Michelin issues safety recall for commercial light truck tires 1220. This morning i noticed circumferential sidewall cracking crazing on all 4 of my tires michelin primacy mxv4. Michelin will not cover the sidewall cracks, yes they do seem to be worse than some other brands.
If your tires start to get really deep cracks after 35 years, you might consider replacing them for peace of mind. Mar 24, 2014 after a few minutes the left front tire blew, but was able to pull over. Tire age is a common cause of tire sidewall cracking. I took the car on 12312015 to discount tire for the tires to be checked. No failure yet, and the americas tire dealer says the cracks are not a problem, but the number of complaints of sidewall cracking and blowouts in michelin tires concerns us. Surface cracked tires are no longer the plague of rv owners and classic cars. The outer layer of rubber on the sidewall is simply a sealing layer to keep the elements away from the inner structural part of the tirein other words, those unsightly cracks are purely cosmetic.
And after 22,000 miles the tread caps cracked 360 degrees on all 4 tires. Michelin recalls 100,000 in north america tire safety group. I used to have to change them after 6 or 7 years for cracking but they still had tread and used to take long trips with the kids. The same effect happens to the rubber in tires over time. The michelin energy mxv4 s8 is an allseason grand touring tire designed for sports sedans and sports coupes.
Checking tires for wear also involves getting them checked regularly, both inside and outside, by a tire specialist. This tire is definitely an improvement upon the already amazing z1s. Primacy mxv4 tires deliver allseason traction and a safe, comfortable ride. The michelin brand energy mxv4 s8 tire brings the best of fuelefficiency, enhanced handling and allweather confidence to a single package. I replaced them with a set of kumho ecstca 4x, been very satisfied so far. There are no signs of wear or damage on the sidewall except for the split. Designed with the highest quality in mind, michelin tires 18 inch tires that are stored on our digital shelves offer outstanding performance and stunning look. Called a local tire service which came and replaced tire to enable trip completion. Sidewall cracking or separation is very unusual from michelin s, pretty sure discount tire can help you out in getting something on them if your interested in something new. The 22560r18 michelin primacy mxv4 has a diameter of 28. Michelin energy mxv4 tires offer drivers of luxury touring cars a strong combination of comfort, handling and allseason control, all with the aggressive appearance of a european performance tire.
Michelin primacy mxv4 tires are designed to offer a quiet, comfortable ride, long tread life, responsive handling and. Tires are subjected to all sorts of harsh conditions, and the rubber in tires naturally degrades over time. In this example, the sidewall height of the tire is 55% of its width. If you have anymore questions contact me and i will attempt to help you out. Like other tire giants, michelin has produced countless quality tires, and should certainly be considered when buying tires. If the tire is older than 5 years, discount tire company will make you pay for new tires, if its less than that, we will certificate one out, which means we will basically give you a trade. Why are michelin tires more expensive than their competitors. Cracking appears when the polymers in the rubber start to break apart. The load range branded on a tire s sidewall helps identify how much load the tire is designed to carry at its industry specified pressure. What does it mean when my tires start to show signs of aging, ozone cracking or.
I replaced them with good year, i have never had a problem with good year. Michelin latitude tour all season tires had significant cracking all the way around the circumference of the tire on the sidewall near the tread. Tire cracking, also known as dryrot, happens when the tires rubber starts to break down due to ozone, uv, roadsalt, chemicals, and grime you can slow down sidewall cracking by using an offtheshelf cleaner once a week. The load range branded on a tires sidewall helps identify how much load the tire is designed to carry at its industry specified pressure.
Tire sidewall split and failed abruptly while traveling at approximately 45 mph. Michelin latitude tour tire sidewall tire consumer complaint. The contact stated that all four tires developed cracks on the sidewall and the tread was separating. Michelin mxm4 on my volvo, they were made in france. If you are looking for a tire with ride and noise comfort then look else where. Michelin primacy mxv4 tires installed on my crossover. This morning i noticed circumferential sidewall crackingcrazing on all 4 of my tires michelin primacy mxv4. Even a rainy day can be a great day for a drive if you outfit your vehicle with michelin energy mxv4 s8 tires designed to provide the perfect blend of wet and dry handling with no loss in fuel efficiency. I experienced a tire sidewall blowout on a michelin energy mxv4 plus v rated tire size 205 55 16 with 9000 miles at approximately 70 mph. We see this type of cracking on every tire as it gets older i see cracks 10 times worse than this everyday this is just cosmetic dont worry about it. When exposed to sunlight and the elements they can develop those small cracks often referred to as weather checking, ozone cracking, or just plain sidewall cracking. We deliver your tires fast and free to a nearby, expert installer.
Get free 45day returns and guaranteed installation rates. After having vehicle serviced for its 7500 mile check, from that point on, consumer noticed that the left front tire needed air each day, vehicle was taken back to dealership and consumer was informed that there was a plug in the sidewall of the tire and it needed to be replaced. Furthermore, we ensure that all our tires have performance made to last, delivering, by design, an exceptional level of long lasting performance so that our customers can enjoy the full potential of the tire throughout its entire. Do the primacy mxv4 do as well as othe michelin tires. I had a pontiac back in the mid 90s with michelins mxv4 or similarthat were great no cracking or anything awesome tires, had them for.
Make your choice now, and equip your vehicle with the best 18 tires that money can buy. Primacy mxv4 tires are michelins grand touring allseason tires developed to meet the needs of coupes and sedans, as well as family minivans and crossover utility vehicles. The tech discovered the sidewalls on all 4 tires were severely cracked. All 4 tires had heat cracks between each tread all the way around. Jun 30, 2015 although tire makers, like general tyres, mix antiaging chemicals in the rubber compound to slow the aging process down, the degradation will eventually happen, no matter what. On july 12, 20, michelin issued a voluntary recall of defective tires sold to consumers in the united states, canada, and mexico. Michelin ltx ms tire sidewall tire consumer complaint. It weighs 29 lbs, has a max load of 1764 lbs, a maximum air pressure of 44 psi, a tread depth of 12 and should be used on a rim width of 6. 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. Product title michelin primacy mxv4 21555r17 93 v tire. These small cracks typically develop in the sidewalls or at the base of the tread grooves. I just replaced all 4 tires on my 2000 olds silhouette van.
Sidewall started to show signs of cracking at 40,000 miles. Sidewall markings will identify the side of the vehicle and the primary direction of rotation for the tire. Look on the sidewall of the tire, the number to pay attention to is the dot number. As a tire continues to degrade and dry out, dry rot can occur. Scan the tire sidewall in a clockwise pattern and find the letters dot which signifies the tires. These tires are typically found on such vehicles as commercial light trucks, fullsized heavy duty vans, small rvs and some large pickup trucks. I had the same problem with michelin tires at 3600 miles and 3 years of age. To initiate a warranty claim, please present your tires to a local michelin retailer and have the dealer contact our office at 18668666605 with an inspection of the tires in question. Primacy mxv4 tires are michelin s grand touring allseason tires developed to meet the needs of coupes and sedans, as well as family minivans and crossover utility vehicles. I run this very same michelin tire on my suv and have since about 1985 when it was just the michelin x. Michelin total performance reflects our focus on whole tire life, delivering excellent targeted features and benefits with no compromise in other areas. No i dont sell good year and do not know any one personally that does. This delivers a unique shape and design that is said to provide longlasting and even treadwear. A unique tread design gives the primacy mxv4 extra grip in rain and snow, while michelins comfort control technology creates a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers.
Tire shine products heavy in silicone suffocate rubber and. Those cracks that usually appear in the sidewall or at the base of the tread grooves are usually known as ozone cracking or weathering. If you havent worn out a set of tires in 58 years, its worth replacing them for safetys sake, even if there is still good tread left on the tires. On december, 20, michelin issued a voluntary recall of 1. I love my michelin tires and have asked the dealer to change the tires on a. At first i saw small cracks starting, then after a few months and one trip down to mb, south carolina and back 2200k miles those small cracks all joined up end to end. Those tires only had about 35k miles on them on tires with a 75k expected life. The points here are that uv damage wasnt the problem car is sheltered and the sun doesnt hit the inside of the tires and it wasnt lack of exercising the tire compounds the car got driven regularly, just not a lot. If you are looking a tire that is really grippyone track or offthen this is a tire you will be impressed with. Michelin primacy mxv4 2155517 tire, on tread life, is your tire cracking. After a few minutes the left front tire blew, but was able to pull over. Only driven maybe 5,000 miles since then so all tire treads appear as new but front tires developing small cracks in sidewalls. The car involved was a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer ext 370.
Perfect for comfortable passenger vehicles, including the honda accord and toyota camry, the michelin primacy mxv4 delivers reliable traction, long we. A good rule of thumb is that the load index of your new tires be equal to or greater than the load index of the original equipment. Michelin recalls 100,000 in north america michelin recalls 100,000 in north america on july 12, 20, michelin issued a voluntary recall of defective tires sold to consumers in the united states, canada, and mexico. The aspect ratio is the relationship of a tires sidewall height to its section width, expressed as a percentage. Todays sedan drivers need a tire that offers allseason performance plus a long tread life, and michelins primacy mxv4 was designed to give these drivers that and more.
Sidewall cracks michelin ltx ms2 the leading glock. This cracking can eventually cause the steel belts in the tread to separate from the rest of. A tire must be changed as soon as it wears down to these indications. Consumer complaints include sudden blowouts of new tires, tire separation, sidewall and tread cracks, poor inflation, dry rotting, and early. Think about how old rubber bands are brittle and more likely to break than brand new ones. Tires with tread patterns that are both asymmetric and directional require left and right specific tires. This tire was original equipment on a 2014 dodge durango vin xxx.
Michelin primacy mxv4 tires offer a balance of allseason traction, ride quality, and a 100,000 km limited treadwear warranty. Tires with directional tread patterns must be mounted so that the forward direction of rotation matches the directional arrows on the tire sidewall. Energy mxv4 s8 tires meet michelins green x standard for ecofocused manufacturing and low rolling resistance, and confirms the tires contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption, emission of co2 gases and improving sustainability through conservation of natural resources. Michelin energy mxv4 tires also offer long tread life and an exceptionally quiet ride. Theres much more to a tires sidewall than the tire size. Primacy mxv4 tires feature advanced maxtouch construction, a unique contact patch shape and design that allows for longlasting, even treadwear. Low prices for michelin energy mxv4 s8 tires at our online discount tire store in canada or the united states. The primacy mxv4 is an allseason tire designed for use on sedans and offers drivers confident handling and grip in rain and snow along with a 60,000 mile limited tread life warranty.
If you cut or puncture the sidewall, or drove on a flat tire or one with very low inflationyouve probably damaged the tire beyond repair. If all four tires are the same size, directional tires can be rotated front to back. Series of sidewall cracks about 8 long appeared in front right tire, approx 58 from rim, with the longest crack about 4 long and 0. I was told the combination of the bmw rear suspension and michelin tire cracking makes this a fairly common problem. The cracking involves the area of sidewall within 12 of the rim. What amazed me was how quiet they stayed through their entire life.
The lower the pressure, the lower the load that the tire can carry. Tire cleaning or dressing products can damage the rubber in tires. Depending on their severity, they may be cosmetic in nature if they dont. These tires were primarily on light trucks and suvs, such as the ford escape, toyota sienna, and dodge ram 2500. Looks like the tread came away from the tire with sidewall cracking too.
Some tires can be delivered the same day you order. It weighs 29 lbs, has a max load of 1764 lbs, a maximum air pressure of 44 psi, a tread depth of 12 and should be used on a rim width of 68. Pretty much every michelin car tire ive owned including two sets of the old pilot xgt h4, two sets of the energy mxv4 plus, two sets of the x radial dt, one set of the old agilitynowweatherwiseii, and now one set of the energy mxv4 s8 has showed weatherozone checking on the outboard sidewall at the base of the sidewall, down by the bead. The light checkering will not efect the safety of the tire. They dont seem to be too deep i cant slide my fingernail into the cracks. Although tire makers, like general tyres, mix antiaging chemicals in the rubber compound to slow the aging process down, the degradation will eventually happen, no matter what.
Tire safety group articles, recall notice michelin recalls 100,000 in north america michelin recalls 100,000 in north america on july 12, 20, michelin issued a voluntary recall of defective tires sold to consumers in the united states, canada, and mexico. In this example, the tire sidewall height is approximately 55% of the tire width. These tires michelin primacy mxv4 came standard on my 2015 honda pilot. A complete load and inflation table is available at. There is no monoply of michelin in tire industry so i suggest. With unique maxtouch construction, mxv4 tires feature an innovative contact shape that distributes the forces of driving evenly along the tire surface for more even wear. On michelin tires, the michelin man figure shows where these indicators are located. Never ignore a bubble, blister, bulge, large cut or cracks. The contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500 equipped with michelin ltx as, v tires na, size 24570r17 na. Sidewall cracks michelin ltx ms2 discussion in the okie corral started. Michelin primacy mxv4 tires are perfect for comfortoriented touring vehicles.
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