Bridgette of Painter VA (09/30/08) I'm a owner of a 2001 yukon denali on july 27, 2008 coming from greensboro nc on route 58 near franklin va my michlin right front tire blew out on me and my family. i thank god that no one in my vehicle was hurt and that i had no damage to my vehicle but i had to be tow to nearest walmart but it gets worst. on sept 27, 2008 on highway 13 in virginia heading north to pocomoke md i had another blow out in the same vehilce and this time it was my rear driver side tire that blew out and low and behold i give god all the thanks and praise i was not hurt and no damaged to my truck i think something needs to be done and soon for someone gets killed
Ann of Washington, NC September 13, 2008
Ann of Washington NC (09/13/08) My husband and were coming home from Elizabeth City on Highway 17 when for no reason the right rear tire blew out and I lost control of the car and went down a 25ft inbackment where a tree went thru our car and we hit another tree. We had a 05 Lincoln Towncar it was a total loss. The tires were new Michilin, with a little over 5000 miles on them. My husband was in the hospital with broken arm and ribs for six day. They had to put two plates, 12 screws and a bone graft in his arm. I am sure it will never be without pain, but we are gratful that we were not killed. It was a mircale.
I will never have these tires again but we did get a new Towncar. That car is what saves both of us from death. We do have an attonery but who knows what will come of this. I would like to see these tires recalled.
Gayle of Chandler, AZ September 7, 2008
Gayle of Chandler AZ (09/07/08) On June 3, 2008, I purchased 4 (Michelin X Radial DT, 80,000 mile warranty, P225/60 R 16 97 T BW) tires to replace 4 one-year old tires which were perfectly good, but they had a letter from Honda stating that the tires put on there and recommended by Costco a year ago, were the wrong tires for the car and that this Odyssey needed tires with more psi...so in order to be safe, we decided to put on these four tires. Costco split the cost of these tires with us.
The odometer read 69,995 when these tires were put on. Yesterday, 5,025 miles and three months later as we were driving 75 mph on Highway 17 returning from Prescott, AZ, we heard a terrible noise and the car became almost impossible to control;I was able by the grace of God to get over to the right shoulder from the fast lane to find that my right front tire had blown out. The part of the tire that has tread was still there, but the sidewalls were gone. The valve stem was lying alongside the tire.
We were shocked to have this happen to a nearly new tire. We had AAA, so they towed us to the nearest Costco at Yorkshire and the 101. They were very nice and because we had bought the tire at Costco, they replaced it at no charge except 3 for tire disposal.I did not think to bring the tire with us. This is our problem. We are to leave on a 5,000 mile road trip, and we are worried about these tires and want them all replaced with another brand. I am 69 years old and have never had a blowout. I take care of my tires and check tire pressure and have them rotated every 5,000 miles. I want these Michelin tires off my car. From what I read, Michelin would not hear of such a thing. Please, we need a class action suit against Michelin...they are not the dependable tires they used to be. Thank you.
We are taking our car to the dealer on Friday September 12 to assess the damage. I want to go on record that if we die on this trip due to a blowout, Michelin is to be sued.
John of Fairborn, OH September 1, 2008
John of Fairborn OH (09/01/08) I have blown 3 Michelin RV tires that were less than 3 years old, all showed AD steel inside, rusted steel, probably procured as rusted `steel. Michelin does not care the `least about my problem .
blowout caused damage to rv ,which i fixed`myself .
Ann of Longmeadow, MA August 22, 2008
Ann of Longmeadow MA (08/22/08) I had the exact same experience with Michelin tires that others mentioned with a Ford Fusion/Mazda 6
I have a Fusion SEL with Michelin low profile tires high performance tires. After 12,000 miles my car did not pass state inspection because of a bubble on the right front tire. Replaced it with another Michelin that cost 250. After 23,000 miles I hit a bump and blew out the front right tire again. Four days later, the new front right tire had a bubble and had to be replaced. In 23,000 miles I have also had to replace three tires, one at a time.
I have driven for over 45 years and have never had to replace a tire except for normal wear. To replace these very expensive tires after such a short time is unacceptable.
I have spoken with Ford, Michelin, Costco (where I replaced the tires) to no avail. I will never buy another Michelin tire. This reminds me of an earlier fiasco with Ford and Firestone tires
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