I had one Michelin Tire go flat and within another 500 miles the front tire exploded on my Suburban. The tire peeled like a banana. Luckily, we were only traveling 40 MPH so damage other than the tire was minimal. Upon closer inspection a the other rear tire was showing creases and bumps in the side wall. It two was ready to go. These tires only have approximately 35,000 miles on them.
Linda of Bryan, TX May 4, 2009
While traveling 65 mph, the left rear tire tread came off, peeled like a banana according to witnesses, it caused me to skid across the lane of oncoming traffic, my 2002 jeep liberty rolled over twice and landed on all four wheels, i suffered a head injury, laceration, multiple contusions, my 4 yr old son was in the rear, belted into his car seat, he suffered a head injury. We were transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. I feel like it is definetly because of the Michelin tire that we were injured and my vehicle now totaled, I have been told my injuries are not severe enough, because I was not paralyzed or no death occured, that it is not worth any lawyer pursuing a case against the tire manufacturer, so they will continue to have bad tires out there, and people like us will continue to have near death collisions.
Wasil of Ocean Shores, WA May 4, 2009
I was driving my Mercury Grand Marquis on road
109 between Hoquiam and Ocean Shores in Wash.
My car is 4 years old; it had 4 tires that came with
the car; the mileage was 39,000. One of the tires,
the rear left tire, literally exploded and forced me off
the road onto the shoulder. My speed had been 50 miles/hr.
Upon inspection, the other tires were showing signs
of cracking along the rim of the tire. I replaced the 4 tires
with Cooper tires. Thanks Michelin!!!
Loretta of Carroll, OH April 26, 2009
While traveling on SR 78 our right front passenger tire blew (like exploded). We had just exited a highway where we were traveling 65mph. The sidewall of the tire looked like someone had peeled it apart. We had our grandchildren in the backseat. If this had blown 5 minutes earlier - we would probably be dead. I know Sam's Club will do nothing about our vehicle since it is a F250 Ford truck. We use it for pleasure only and no for any type of heavy work.
Sam's said these were the best tire but they could not guarante the (ater they installed them) because we might use the truck for business. I a terrified that the other three tires will do the same thing. After reading other peoples' stories on this website, I think we will just take the off and buy new. I can replace the tire with a reputable company (certainly not Michelin). I cannot jeopardize the lives of my loved ones.
Susanne of Oldsmar, FL April 13, 2009
Susanne of Oldsmar FL (04/13/09) We have an 07 Ford Fusion on April 6th I was driving on I4 outside of Tampa and had what I thought was a blow out but now who knows. I was going 70, which is the speed limit, in the center lane and noticed a change in the road noise, thought about it and touched the brake and the noise got louder so I put on the blinker and started moving to the break down lane. When I came to a stop, my tire kept going and rolled/bounced a quarter of a mile down the highway.
A Road Ranger stopped and changed the right front tire and I went to a Ford dealership where they put a new tire on for 278 and told me to contact Michelin for a warranty. I asked for the two black rings that were left on the rim so they put them in the trunk. I drove up to where the rest of my tire on the side of the highway and threw that in the trunk. Michelin customer service opened a claim for us but we can't get anyone to file. We have taken it to several tire stores and no one will help us file a claim.
On April 10th my husband came out of his office to go get lunch and the right rear tire was almost flat so he put air in it and then stopped at a tire store and asked them to check the stem. The stem was cracked and that's why the tire went flat. This is the third tire to have a bad stem since January. All three were fixed at the same place. Do we think the stem may have been the cause of the flat on April 6th? You bet! I will be going to the dealership where the car was purchased tomorrow with all my evidence including the postings on this website.
278 for one tire ... 2 1/2 hours late for a training class ...
Michael of Baton Rouge, LA April 8, 2009
Michael of Baton Rouge LA (04/08/09) Michelin XC LT4 tires, which are manufactured by Michelin and sold exclusively through Sears Automotive stores. My tires are on a 1998 Ford F150 pickup, and are maintained by myself with the correct air pressure, and are rotated (front to back, not diagonally) at regular intervals. Being a do-it-yourselfer, I periodically check the condition of my tires, visually, before any road-trip. In April of this year (2009), my right rear tire (a Michelin XC LT4) EXPLODED on the expressway while driving at about 65 mph. As I was in the right-hand lane, I pulled off the road in a matter of 3-5 seconds. The entire outter sidewall of tire disintegrated---the appearance was much like that of having a hand grenade expode inside the tire.
After changing tires, I drove to Sears & bought an exact replacement Michelin tire. The damaged tire had been purchased as part of a set of four approximately 2 1/2 years before and had approximately 40,000 (mostly) highway miles on it. Unfortunately, only 2 days later, while driving back to my house on the expressway, the left rear tire expoded in the same manner. Both tires blew up completely without warning, on roads which were dry, very well maintained, and absent of any debris.
To say the least, I was furious about having 2 blow-outs within 2 days, especially considering that the tires had been maintained and had not been abused in any way. There was no sign of dry-rot or other damage, as all of the tires were inspected by As I was fearful of the other 2 tires that had not exploded, I purchased 2 additional new Michelin tires as I was having the second blow-out tire replaced. Therefore, I have now purchased a new set of 4 Michelin tires (800), when the set of tires that were on the vehicle had only served half of their life-time. If these new tires incounter the same problems, then I will NEVER purchase a Michelin product again.
Kathleen of Lake Geneva, WI April 2, 2009
Kathleen of Lake Geneva WI (04/02/09) 4/2/09-We have just experienced our 3rd side wall failure in as many months on our 07 Fusion. I wrote you after the 2nd and am writing again to have documentation. The last tire I received help from Michelin, only after complaining long and hard about it. Our tires all blew on expressway driving. This last time with my son, pregnant daughter-in-law and 18 month grandson in the car (very precious cargo). They are in route to Florida in the car. The tire is being replaced without help from Michelin. I will attempt to take that up with them later. My son just wants to get back on the road. I, of course, am fearful about the 4th tire. I will hope for the best. Once again, any help would be appreciated.
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