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Michelin Tires designs and produces tires for differing applications including passenger vehicles, motorcycles and heavy trucks. Known for innovation since 1889, Michelin brings together distinct features such as enhanced safety, energy efficiency and longevity into its products. It caters to customers across more than 170 countries.

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  • Some reports of premature wear

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    Reviewed May 25, 2021

    I bought a set of Michelin tires April 5, 2021. I really like the tires. There was a $120 virtual rebate card offered with the purchase of the tires. I submitted the rebate on April 8th. It's May 25th and still no rebate. Every time I call I get told a different story. I was assured it would be issued last Thursday. When I called to check why I didn't receive it I was informed it would be another 2 weeks. What lousy customer service. Nothing like having your money held hostage so they can collect interest on it. From now on I will only buy tires from Goodyear.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2021

    Bought new Michelin Defenders when original tires work out on 2018 Sierra 2500 HD. Worked great until hooked up Camp Trailer and headed South. Made it 120 miles down the freeway and couldn't go over 60 mph. It was like driving on jello, my wife was in tears and I refused to go any further. Had to stop and buy another brand of tires to continue trip. Tires only had 1705 miles on them. Michelin refused to due anything after the fact since I replaced them with a competitors tire. I have always had Michelin tires on every vehicle until now. This experience has really changed my thinking. I would not have believed it if I hadn't experienced it myself. The tire size with the problem is LT265/60R20.

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    Reviewed March 22, 2021

    Have been a Michelin consumer for 40+ years. Have had excellent service. The tires on my VW TDI BEETLE before the present ones had 100,000+ miles on them. Only reason replaced was cracked in sidewalls, tread still good. However the present Defender tires only have approximately 60,000 and rear tire tread won't pass and front tires are close. Very disappointed. Will have them all replaced. Told Michelin Defender still best for my VW TDI Beetle 2005. Had alignment and rotations done.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2020

    On 8/30/2017 my 2017 Lexus Rx 350 SUV was delivered by Fresno Lexus with original and new Michelin 235/55R20 Premium LTX tires. Today on 12/7/2020 total milage on the SUV is only 26,750 but treads on each of the 4 tires is worn down to 2/32. So in spite of regular tire rotations and relatively low milage the effective tread life of these premium and expensive Michelin tires is less than 25k compared to 60 k warranty. I have read quite a few other customer reports of less than 50% effective lifespan of these tires. I wonder if 2017 was a bad year due to materials used in manufacture of these particular tires. Wondering if I should buy these again in 2020 to replace the current worn-out ones. I will be filing a warranty claim with Michelin.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2020

    Please read! IF you have Michelin tires and have a vibration while driving have the shop put the vehicle on a lift and have them watch the tires as they spin! If they move up and down or side to side the tires are out of round and no matter how many times you try to balance them the issue will not go away! I previously has issues with the Michelin Premier LTX tires for my 2007 4runner, Will add the old review for those tires. But I had those brand new tires removed because 3 out of 4 were out of round meaning they would move up and down and side to side when spinning on a lift in 4 wheel drive. So, went to these and 2 out of the 4 had the same issue, BRAND NEW TIRES! Michelin tires are now terrible out of round garbage! ALL OF THEM!

    Here is my review on the other tires. I had 61,749 miles on the truck, I had to replace these tires 3 years later when I had 72,818 miles on the truck. So, like an idiot I bought 4 more of the same. Spent yet again over 1,000$. Not even 50 miles later took it back because of a shake and vibration, another balance over and over for 3 weeks the same thing.

    The truck was put on a lift running in 4 wheel drive and you could see the tires moving up and down and side to side. So, Michelin what are you going to do about me losing and spending over 1,000 on your garbage tires?? I have all the documentation to back ALL of this up, so Michelin if you want to see it I would be happy to provide it to you!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020

    Bought these at Discount Tires in November 2019 (less than 1 year ago) and I have less than 11K miles on them. They are worn down to the warning level. I can't believe a tire with a life expectancy of 60K miles is nearly done at less than 11K! Sales guy told me today that they knew when I bought these that they do not wear well. Had they told me that when I bought them, I would have opted for the second best recommended tire. Discount Tires won't replace them because they aren't completely wore to baldness.

    They did offer to give me less than 1/3 of what I paid for them, which is a joke. My sister purchased the same tires and they wore just as badly. She received 2/3 of her cost back towards a new set of tires. I live in Colorado and good tires are important for winter driving. Now I will be taking my chances on the road because companies (Discount Tires) won't stand behind the products and I can't afford to fork over another $1100 for new tires. Do not buy these tires! It's been years since I purchased Michelin Tires and I know I will never make that mistake again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2020

    Purchased 4 tires 8.2019. In for service 8.2020 and told 2/4 needed replacement? Tread-wear gone. Proper servicing and alignment done, etc. This is the 2nd set of tires on this vehicle, same driver, same dealer, garage kept. Last 2 sets lasted 40,000 miles EACH and they were much less than Michelin. Expected a lot more for my money! They want to prorate at a cost of $200 per tire for a replacement? I haven't even owned them a year. Have tried multiple times to contact Michelin via phone, chat, letters and email. No help without case number. Same methods of contacting dealer. 0 customer help from either party despite all contact.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020

    I have these BFG Comp 2 Tires for a few months now in 2020 and they are great, awesome wet and dry handling. No fear going into turns with my heavy BMW 550i GT. Great tire. Great price and also looks good.

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    James increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Michelin Tires, James increased their star rating on Sept. 18, 2020.

    Updated review: Sept. 18, 2020

    After leaving a couple of bad reviews on some websites, lo and behold Jon from Michelin called me to apologize and sent me a check for $540.00 to offset the cost of replacing the tires. I appreciate Michelin making the situation right, and will consider them next time I need to replace my tires.

    Original Review: Aug. 4, 2020

    I had purchased a 2018 Dodge Durango SXT AWD for my wife in October 2017. The vehicle came with Michelin Premier LTX 265/60R18. As a retired Air Force Ground Equipment Mechanic, I am mechanically savvy and perform all my own vehicle maintenance to the extent I can, which includes checking the tire pressure monthly, and rotating the tires every ~5000 miles. I was meticulous about this since it's my wife's vehicle and she uses it to transport our 3 children, and their safety is very important to me.

    On 7/5/2020, I was getting ready to rotate the tires and check the pressure when I noticed that huge chunks were missing from all 4 tires down to the thread in some cases! This came as a shock to me since the tires only had 33,469 miles on them and are warrantied for up to 60,000 miles. I had them replaced with Bridgestone Dueler LTH 265/60R18 since I questioned the quality of the Michelin Premier LTX 265/60R18.

    I then returned the original defective tires to the dealership which I purchased the vehicle from to see if could get some compensation for having to purchase. They were hesitant to help, but I demanded that they accommodate my request. They contacted Michelin (case # **) and informed me that Michelin would not entertain my request for a warranty compensation because I did not replace their inferior tires with another set of inferior. I wish I could upload pictures so everyone can see what garbage their tires are. I will never buy another Michelin tire as longs as I live. They do not stand by the product and they are garbage.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2020

    Purchased 4 new Michelin LTX All Season Luxury SUV tires on May 5, 2018 at Costco. These tires have a 60,000 mile warranty. After 31,000 miles, there is almost no tread left on all tires. Very dissatisfied with mileage and Michelin. After seeing similar complaints on this site, it sounds like Michelin is not making quality tires anymore.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    Worst experience I've ever had with tires AND customer service! I usually never complain on these websites so this is my first time doing this. 2017 Michelin tires wore through on my GMC Acadia at only 30,000 miles! In December 2019, Customer Service Rep (Kylie) told me I`d get reimbursed through the Warranty and nothing has happened since. It`s been almost FIVE MONTHS and no check in the mail.

    Additionally, I spoke to John in South Carolina at Michelin HQ on 4/20/20 who seemed to be the most knowledgeable person so far and he assured me that he handled my situation. I still don`t have my check! During the last five months I also spoke to Jessica, Debra, Brianna and many other Michelin Customer Service reps - they all told me my check is in the mail. Now it`s May 30th and still no check. If this is not remedied, I will never buy another Michelin tire again and I`ll continue to post on Instagram and Facebook as well as tell all my friends about this horrible experience as well. I`ll need to find a competitor for tires in the future. Please call me directly when this check is in the mail. -Joshua **

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    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    I’ve always used Michelin tires and have been happy with them until now. I purchased a set of Michelin Premier AS for my Volvo in December of 2019 and have only put 21,000 miles on them as of yesterday. This is a 60,000 mile rated tire. Half the tread life is gone at this point on the tires. Yesterday when I went in for a rotation the manager said there was no way these would last for 60,000 miles and he would recommend a pro rate on a different set at my next rotation. How does that make any sense?? I get to spend more money on tires because these tires are junk??? My next set certainly won’t be Michelin.

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    Steven increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Michelin Tires, Steven increased their star rating.

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2020

    After 14,469 mile my right rear tire failed grossly. I bought the tires from Amazon (bad idea). I'm trying to get warranty but not much luck without a tire store to help me. No way to get to talk to Amazon and tire stores don't want to help if you didn't buy it there. Called Michelin and got a case # but it looks like it stops there.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2020

    I have an RV with 6 Michelin tires, after 12,000 miles side wall rupture on front tire called for me to replace both fronts. I had replace with Goodyear due to the inventory in the star of Florida on this tire was 0. After speaking With a customer service representative at Michelin, Alvin Who might I add was very argumentative told me that Transit Pros who came out to replace it deemed it a road hazard. I told them that that’s impossible. The fellow that came out to replace the tire inspected it thoroughly and said that it was obviously a manufacturer defect. Many photos were taken.

    I then called transit pros to find out why or how they would have said that in which they denied ever even seeing the tire. Therefore Alvin must have been mistaken. At this time the transit pros representative, Harley, contacted Patty at Michelin. So as argumentative as Alvin was he was lying. I have the tire in my possession. They told Harley they were sending the tire to a dealer to be evaluated. Very deceptive Michelin. And now Michelin is saying that even if it is a manufacturer defect they will not do anything unless I replaced it with Michelin tires. Which were unavailable.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2020

    I purchased a set of Michelin Defender tires in 2014 which had a 90k mile mileage rating. Now after 40K miles three of the 4 are worn out. I have had them rotated regularly and always check my inflation. The distributor said the Company would give me a credit toward 4 new tires but would only warranty 3 of the 4 tires since the 4th was still ok. What good is that? the bottom line is that I paid $750 for the original set and they will install a new set for $600 after the warranty credit. Their warranty policy is not worth the paper it is written on and their mileage claim is bogus.

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    Thomas increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Michelin Tires, Thomas increased their star rating on Dec. 14, 2019.

    Updated review: Dec. 14, 2019

    In all fairness to Michelin, I’d like to post this follow up to my review of their Premier LTX tires I purchased October 2018 for my NISSAN Rogue. (Please read previous review posted December 12. 2019). After a few conversations with their consumer affairs and warranty representatives, I have to say that MICHELIN went ABOVE AND BEYOND my expectations for resolving my issues with this tire. I’m 100% satisfied with the way Michelin has stood behind this exceptionally excessive tread wear issue I had with the Premier LTX, which essentially went to 1/32 tread depth in only 15,700 miles of average use.

    Original Review: Dec. 12, 2019

    I’ve had a great experience with Michelin tires for decades, and I’m a devout Michelin tire advocate. When the original Dunlop tires on my 2016 NISSAN Rogue wore out, I naturally opted to buy four new Michelin Premier LTX tires (225/60R18, 100H). I was confident I’d get 50,000 miles on these “upper end” tires at a minimum. I find it almost impossible to believe that after only 14 months and 15,700 miles, all four tires are essentially worn out. Specifically, the treadwear is 1/32 to 2/32.

    I judiciously monitor my tire pressure (it displays on my Rogue) and my tires are rotated every 5,000 miles. I have no alignment issues. My driving is about 70% local and 30% freeway. A friend who was with me when I bought the new tires is also in total disbelief that they have worn down this quickly. I even wondered if someone “swapped” my tires, but I have wheel locks and only the NISSAN dealership has had contact with my tires.

    When I started researching other people’s experience with this tire, I began to realize my experience is not unique. That’s exactly why I’m posting my experience. Consumers should know when a product is flawed. Will I buy Michelin tires again? Well, I have filed a warranty claim, and won’t know until tomorrow what Michelin will do about this. But I will NEVER repurchase the Premier LTX. I’ve never heard of a tire performing so poorly, not even the cheapest!! Like I said in my opening remarks, Michelin has always been the best tire available in my past personal experience.

    I simply can’t fathom what is wrong with my current tires, but no one should pay a premium tire price for a junk tire. Maybe Michelin got a bad batch of rubber...who knows? But this is an indelible negative experience for me and something every potential consumer should factor in before making a final decision on what tire to buy. As for me, I’m a 67 year old retired professional with a doctorate degree.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    Tire did not last. I purchase 4 of these tires from Costco 4 years ago to date. I took my car in for a state inspection and an alignment at Pep Boys. I have a five year alignment with them. I also do oil changes with them because they rotate the tires for free anyway. I was told that the tires just passed inspection but they won't be good for snow. The tires are worn even with just about 20000 miles on them. Shame on Michelin for saying 60000 tread wear out. I have been driving for 40 years and had michelin on my cars and minivans but had tire wear out like this. 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.

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    ARVIND increased rating by 3 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Michelin Tires, ARVIND increased their star rating on Nov. 8, 2019.

    Updated review: Nov. 8, 2019

    The company resolved my issue on priority. Thanks to ** CRM Michelin for the unconditional support and provided a satisfactory compensation within a span time of 24 hours. Thanks ** CRM. Thanks Michelin India

    Original Review: Nov. 7, 2019

    I have purchased Michelin XM 2 tires and found a pinch hole in one tire and for that they are compensating less than 40% of the cost of the tire which is unacceptable. (Purchased just 25 days ago.) They are saying this is not manufacturing fault but it is not also my fault. The fault of mine is that I chose to install these warrantyless tires in my car. If the company wish to resolve my I issue then I will be very glad to the company. They are promising the warranty of 3 years and 30 days days replacement warranty if the customer is not satisfied. They have mentioned in their site about this. If I found a hole in my tire that means I am not at all satisfied with my tire so why they are not providing a satisfactory compensation. There is no monoply of Michelin in tire industry so I suggest you to choose other companies instead of Michelin. Sincerely saddened Customer

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019

    Just to share friends. This $70 rebate is a cheap marketing stunt by Michelin. I purchased 4 set of tire in March 2019 at Lexus South Pointe, since I didn't receive any cheque out of curiosity I wrote email to Michelin. They said I need to talk to 1800 promo no. When I called their operator said, "Your cheque was returned because it's undeliverable." She confirmed the address address was right, she said will send it again. It will take 30 days.. Great Products but I don't know why Michelin do these. Big co choose cheap stunt to sell.

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2019

    I have previously had good experience with Michelin tires. My last set lasted more than 60,000 miles. I actually purchased two sets of the Premier LTX tires, one set for my Acura MDX and one set for my Infiniti JX-35. The Acura tires were down to bald, or 1/32 after 37,000 miles. The Infiniti tires are at 4/32 at 30,000 miles. Word is that these tires wear quickly down to 4/32, and then much slower. That was not the case for me. I would not recommend these tires to anyone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019

    In 2017, I bought 4 Michelin Premier LTX tires for my Subaru Outback. After 2 years, and approximately 40,000 miles driving in normal Colorado weather and road conditions, these tires are now bald. The warranty was for 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever came first. So this warranty was misleading. I will not be buying this brand again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    On May 19, 2019 I purchased a set of Michelin pilot sport 3 plus AS tires (2- 85/30/zr20 and 2- 245/35/zr19 $1,549.45) at the Stonebriar Chevrolet dealership in Frisco Texas (inflated to 34 psi which I thought was high for those tires). On September 19 one of the front tires blew out, no impact etc and no damage to the rim. I was then charged another $288.97 (no good will, discount/prorate).

    Now today October 24, I noticed a tear by the bead wall in the rear tire. I also noticed all tires have a manufacture date of a year and a half ago and I have no idea how they were stored or what they could have been exposed too. I feel like when you are paying that kind of money for new tires they should at least be made in the same year purchased! The original Michelin tires I had lasted 4 1/2 years no problem yet this new set has had two tires with issues and they are less than 5 months old. This is unacceptable for the price I paid for these! I do not know if it was a mounting issue or faulty tires but this should not happen with brand new tires with only 1,300 miles on them!

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2019

    Our Grand Cherokee had Michelins; but that model was no longer available. Researched and decided on the premier LTX. Felt the great gripping quality right away on stopping, turns, mud and later in light snow/ice. Now have 40000 km and there has been no change in traction performance. Tires rotated after every full synthetic oil change (11000-13000 km). There is a bit more noise than in the past model.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2019

    These tires are horrible for treadwear. They wear out quickly. Michelin offers a 70000 mile warranty but only if you get them rotated every 6-8000 miles. Please reconsider. They can be quite loud and I have been seeing an issue with getting many nails and screws in my tires, I don't really drive in any areas that this would be likely so I believe they are highly susceptible to damage. Cannot say enough bad things.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2019

    My 2003 Toyota Camry failed its inspection in August 2019 in one part due to worn tires. A Maryland inspector failed at all four tires, which were purchased NEW in August 2017. They had about 20K miles on them. They were supposed to last 65K miles and I am very gentle on cars.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    Latitude Tour tires were warranted for 65000 miles on my car when purchased new in 2015. At 51000 miles, my dealership service department said they were worn to the point of being at the legal minimum. Upon talking to the head of service and reading the warranty booklet, I discovered that there are so many limitations and conditions, it's pretty much impossible to get a warranty claim approved. So my rating applies both to the performance of the product and the long list of exclusions on the warranty. I purchased Michelin because of the mileage warranty. I will look at brands outside of those manufactured by Michelin in the future.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2019

    I used to only purchase Michelin's, I need new tires and have been trying to decide again. Reviews are helpful ONLY IF those doing so share THE STYLE of Michelin they purchased as the Premier is getting many negative ones due to tread wear, yet others like Defender etc have better reviews w/ high mileage. Also, how many miles driven and on what car/truck/suv you drive are all beneficial as some vehicles do better with certain tires than others. Sadly, I'm still undecided. My current tires are Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus, no issues other than 10k miles under warranty and at 2/32 evenly. So, will likely use warranty and get a new set. I was hoping for Michelin and a quieter ride but for $700 avg cost, I want to ensure great tire that lasts vs replacing at under 30k miles.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2019

    I have leased cars and SUVs for over 35 years. I have never had tire wear like I currently have on my 2018 Cadillac XT5. My wife had the car serviced at 27,000 miles. The lease runs out in December and they told her she would have to purchase new tires. I have NEVER put new tires on a leased car. Apparently I am not the only one that has wear issues with the Premier LTX tires. Other owners of Cadillac XT5 has had problems with tire wear.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2019

    I purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT in October 2016. The vehicle came with Michelin Latitude Touring HP tires I explained to the dealer that I am mostly Hwy driving and off road a bit and have always had more rugged BF Goodrich tires on my Explorers over the last 21 years (at that time). Never had a flat tire or any tire trouble with BF Goodrich tires in 21yrs. First year I hardly drove the new Explorer as I liked my older one better. So here it is June 2019 - 2 years and 8 months into driving with Michelin tires and 42,130 km on those tires and 2 of the tires have to be replaced. Best part was a flat tire Jan 2017 and-30 outside Dealership said I had a nail in the tire! Fixed and 4 months later another flat (4,000km after last flat) on the same tire and dealer saying nail again! Funny thing-the guys that came to change to dummy tire both times said and showed me- no nail or screw in the tire!

    Now this time I do have a roofing nail right at the edge of the sidewall so that tire finished (legitimate- neighbour reroofing their garage). I accept that 1 flat tire. Then another tire -drivers front had a big gouge out of it. They said I hit the curb (really- how many times do I park on the left hand side of the street??). Maybe once in two years! So 42,130 km and 8/32 tread left on the tires and the vehicle has been mine for 2yrs and 8 months. 3 tires are not Hwy worthy so I had to get brand new tires. What will Michelin do for me. Nothing! So don’t waste your money on these tires. You are better off with BF Goodrich on a more rugged tire.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2019

    Defender LTX on Expedition. Tires are good to 60 mph. At 70 mph, in cross wind, they drive like a snake. At 75 mph changing lanes brings white knuckles and grey hair. GROSS OVER-STEER. These tires are not suitable for Ford Expedition.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2019

    Michelin has decided that tires of theirs over 10 years can’t be put on a vehicle. I went in today to switch them over and these tires were bought new in 2012. They have never been driven in the winter and our summer is only a couple months long. Two of those years they weren’t even on the car because they were in storage. My winter tires are also Michelin and I was switching them over when Costco said Michelin won’t let them put them on. I will never buy this brand again and will make sure to tell everyone how bad they are.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    I’m leasing a 2017 XT5 Cadillac. The car has 24000 miles on it total. I have kept up with regular tires, would not pass inspection at this point. I feel that is unacceptable for a Michelin Tire. What can I do?

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    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I have always bought Michelin in all my tires at Costco Tire Center for its convenience and the quality, Michelin has always been popular and know for. However, when I went for my routine oil change, the mechanic waved his hand to call my attention and show the cracks on the inside of my front tires. I Was floored and have never seen this before.

    In brief, I went to Costco Tires and they gave me 25 dollars each accordingly. I didn’t argue with the guy, paid the bill and STILL bought the replacement tires. You see, had I not been notified about this cracks, I could have been in an accident with a tire that could have EXPLODED because of the cracks. As a doctor, this could have impacted hundreds of my clients.... and to give me 25 dollars instead of kindly replacing it, is itself a GROSS INSULT to all people who drive a car, as a necessity. HELP!

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    Reviewed April 29, 2019

    I bought Defender Series Michelin tires for my Honda Odyssey 2007. We had barely got to 38,000 miles on the tires before they had already wore down to 3's and 4's. We called Michelin about the issue...Michelin decided that a 41% credit was sufficient for a warranty claim...which is NOT. These Defender series Michelin Tires are poor quality and Michelin's tire warranty was NOT honored fully. Please do NOT make the same mistake I did. I trusted with brand only to be told, "we feel that the credit was "fair.""

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    Reviewed April 21, 2019

    In May of 2014 we purchased LT 225/75R16E1 Michelin tires for our 24' RV. Last June 2018 while on vacation with our grandkids we felt some shaking in front and had the tire replace due to separation. Then last weekend we started out for our spring break trip to only get about 2 hours away to have a unexpected blowout on one of the inside rear tires that our expensive air pressure system didn't detect cause it separated then blew.

    We changed the tire with our spare and headed to the nearest America's Tire tire about an hour away to only experience another tire blowout from the tire separating causing damage to the RV and exhaust. Now we had no spare and the exhaust was up inside out outside compartment. To add to the stress of all this the tow company said they wouldn't tow it without the tire being fixed and two tow trucks were needed to also tow our enclosed trailer. We were lucky enough to have a CHP officer take us to get the tire fixed and the tire guys cut our exhaust out so we could get it off the highway. These were tires 1 month shy from being 5 years old and aren't exposed to sun. Needless to say we're not happy.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    Michelin Tires came as standard equipment on my 2017 Equinox. After less than two years, all four tires have developed severe cracks on the sidewalls. I have never seen tires crack like these have after only two years. These tires look like they are ten years old. These are definitely defective tires, but the warranty will not cover any of the cost to replace.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2019

    I bought a new Ford Escape in 2016, saw it had Michelin tires on it and I was happy. Always had good luck with Michelin tires. Sad to say, these tires were some of the worst I ever had. They were lousy in winter, it was like driving a rear 2 wheel drive car in the snow if you remember those days. My Escape is 4 wheel drive and I just could not get decent traction. Just had the car in for inspection, 26,000 miles and my tires are at 3/32. I switched to another brand, no more Michelins for me.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2019

    I bought 4 new Michelin Defender tires. A few days later, On 6 March 2019, I went for the front end and rear end alignment and new shocks, where the mech says to me... "Where did you buy these tires?" I said why... He said "you sure have a lot of weight on these front rims!" And showed me 15 and 12 (1/4 ounce weights) on my 2 front tires. He said further "since you just bought them... I'd bring 'em back. That's too much weight!!!"

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    Reviewed March 12, 2019

    F150 SuperCrew truck 2014. 36k miles, RT front tire delaminating on shoulder. Called Michelin... Described the issue of danger and told to DRIVE vehicle to a dealer... Reminded the call taker of the...tire homicides in the 1990s. Said she pass the info up the chain and get someone to call.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    Purchased 4 new Michelin Latitude Tour P245/65R 17 tires for my Honda Pilot with a 6500 mile warranty. The tires now have 40000 miles on them and are 5 years old with plenty of tread left. The problem is the tire tread is separating from the tire casing and the sidewalls are severely cracked. Michelin wants to give me a credit towards new Michelin tires which I don’t want. These tires were $60 more than other comparable tires and no way will I buy Michelin again as they are a poor value.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2019

    I have had Michelin Defender tires on my cars for years without a problem. I purchased a full set of tires in mid January, 2019. Within 3 weeks, I had tread separation while I was driving on a major highway. It was a scary situation as I was in the left lane and had to cross three lanes to get to the shoulder. The tire was replaced at no charge. However, today, less than three weeks later, I had tread separation on that new tire. It was so severe that the rubber was only on the far right and far left on the wheel, with no tire at all in the center. Costco will replace that tire, but I wonder if I should get another brand.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019

    Driving 70 mph on a 2 lane freeway underpass, the left front tire with 28k miles on it blows. I have 8 children and my wife in the vehicle. We survived. Tire was shredded. Last week left rear tire went flat for no reason. Odd?. Change to spare, drive home, air up flattened tire to find leak and I see the leak is a sidewall leak through dry rot. What? Quick review of the car and yep. Dry rot. 28k and dry rot. Take vehicle to tire store only to find out tires are out of warranty by 1 month. Worst tires every. Surprised people haven't been hurt or killed due to these tires. Do not buy them.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2019

    Just bought new Michelin Latitude Touring Hp to replace Eagle F1 Asymmetric which were good tires after 38,000 miles for my 2016 Range Rover HSE. I wanted quiet, comfort, great handling and traction wet and dry. I got it with these new tires. Very quiet smooth rolling tires. Just had in light snow, no issues at all. Mpg has improved by 4mpg or 20% which is great. I researched reviews and prices and these tires consistently rated highest in almost every category for my Rover with Pirelli as good second. Highly recommend the tires. I bought thru Costco which took 2 weeks, bs local shop or online stores. Saved about $400 for 4 installed, if you don’t mind the wait.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2019

    Michelin is attracting customer by warranty. They will never offer you replacement but want you to buy tire from them.T he price is skyrocketing and quality is same as other brand. I paid 500 for 4 tire and after 30000 the tire performance is greatly decline they put 90000 mile warranty but then want to charge me money to put tire almost same price.I went ahead and replaced tire from Walmart at fraction of cost . Can you believe it? Only 140.00 for 4 tire with 45 k warranty.

    Please please do not get caught into this warranty thing. Tire is rubber and will deteriorate after 3 year. No rubber is strong enough to last enough. Michelin is French company. It is making money on initial capital. The cost of production is high 40 percent, profit goes to manager and marketing walmart and Amazon is direct buyer from manufacturer, they buy from company where cost of production is very low and pl make sure without depart of transportation safety rating, that mean minimum standard establish by department of transportation. No tire can be sold into us market.

    So anyone who is selling in market have to follow those guidelines ,those guidelines are very strict and no one can sell tire in market without passing those minimum standard. So in other word walmart is more honest because they realize a tire is made with rubber and will deteriorate after 3 to 4 year and they put only 45k warranty but they price their tire 1/4 price than Michelin. Amazon too but general public is in this impression that micheline will be best tire.

    For 3 year all tire is good that is why Michelin understood this thing and making fool to customer. They will charge 500 at first place and if you want to honor warranty they will ask you to inspect tire from dealer and dealer will work around and try to offer deal and play game around here and there.I f you are smart pl do yourself favor do not put that extra money into pocket of Michelin marketing associate and manager instead of that just buy some toy or computer or any other thing for yourself or your family member. Think a difference 500-135 is 365 you might able to buy a good iPad or anything. They are making is from one customer so imagine how much money they are making by fooling like this.

    This is proven and 100 percent true. This statement is true for those who want to spend smartly. I fooled around myself for quite long time period and realize that they all have standard set by department of transportation.N ow imagine if there was any safety issue will not dot restrict wall mart or amazon to not sell them.A nd if you see review a general public review wall mart tire and amazon tire have way better review than Michelin. A tire is rubber and good for 3 years depending on weather condition, it will crack after that. Hope this will help and make you wise. I whish I would have learn lesson way before.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2019

    I purchased a new 2018 GMC Terrain June, 2018. The vehicle came with Michelin Premier LTX tires. (225/60R/18) Just returned from grease/oil/rotate and was told 3 tires are at 4/32 and 1 is 5/32. Vehicle/Tires has 18,900 miles on them. Service Tech informed me there is NO Warranty on these tires and they have seen other cars with the same issue. Truly disappointed in what I had always believed that Michelin were "quality" tires. Not the case.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018

    We have a 2017 Ford Escape, when I bought it, it had 14 miles on it. Long story short, we're at 30,000 miles and all four of our tires are bald (all the exact same amount and evenly worn). The tires are supposed to last a minimum of 55,000 miles. I feel so cheated. We called to see what could be done because they lasted half of what they were supposed to and they basically told us too bad. We rotated our tires and take care of our vehicle considering it's BRAND NEW! Since they refuse to rectify this situation, that's the cause of this review.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018

    I purchased a brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S for my 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. I cannot get traction between 0-80 mph. I use 275/30 20 on 10 inch rims on the front and 305/30 20 on 11 inch rims on the rear. While driving on the interstate at 80 mph if you floor the gas pedal, the car slides all over the road. The road noise was extremely loud and ride quality of these tires was terrible as well. The tires are extremely sensitive to the road and it caused the steering to require maximum focus which may be fine under race conditions but for daily driving conditions it was exhausting. I used these tires for 2 weeks in temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees and tire pressures between 35 and 50 psi. I have since switched to the Continental Extreme Contact Sport and have had none of these issues. I do not recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 4S for Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018

    We have used Discount Tire for many years on all of your car and the service has always been good. This last visit we came in because of a $70 (for purchase 4) rebate on Michelin Tires. I am certain no one at Discount Tire was trying to deceive us. But the end result was we did not get the rebate as advertised $70 rebate and no one takes any responsibility and the system is set up to defeat us from the start. One rebate never showed up after may attempts to get resolved and was instructed by Michelin rebate center that Discount Tire was not participating on this promotion. After looking online I can clearly see they participate regularly with rebate program. I like the tires and the people but this just leaves a sour taste in you and this will probably be our last visit. Bottom line...

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2018

    I purchased a set of Michelin Premier LTX for my Ford Explorer. Approximately 2 weeks and 360 miles later one of the tires developed a sidewall bulge and leak.

    Michelin will not warranty sidewall bulges, and claims they all come from road hazards. One dealer said you could drive over a crack to cause a bulge. What kind of tire is this? My last set of Michelin tires ever!

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018

    I purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD DRW, that came with these tires, I noticed my front right tire showed excessive wear on the outer edge. I took it the vehicle to get checked and the alignment was true with no issues. I only had 15,000 miles. I have taken it to the dealer for normal rotations, I did not find any recalls on this issue. I currently have 20,000 miles on them and am ready to replace them due to bald edges. So much for the warranty they come with. Has anyone else had this issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018

    Feb 2014 I purchased a set of Michelin tires for my 1/2 ton H.D. GMC. I NOW HAVE 31,225 mi on the tires (about 50% of tread left) and they are seriously cracking. I was told that 4-5 yrs is expected in this climate. I get no credit for cracking. So why pay a premium for a "good" tire when you can save $300 - 400 on a tire that will last as long???

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018

    I have had nothing but good experience with Michelin Tires. I very much appreciate the durability of the tire traction and performance has been good. I usually pay a little more for them but value is good.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    Sidewall Defect Aug-2018: New set of Michelin LTX M/S2 275/55 R20 113H on a 2015 Toyota Tundra 1794 2x4. At 3200 miles a tire blowout at freeway speed. Sidewall tread separation and blistering not caused by road debris or other hazards. Seems to be the same issue they had with this tire group in 2013/2014 when they had a national recall. Been a loyal Michelin customer most my adult life - maybe time for a change.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

    This overrated tire is the worst tire I have ever owned! I tow a small trailer (RV) and get all kinds of sway that I never got before with the last set of Michelin LT tires. Also the tread design picks up all kind of gravels and slings them everywhere. I talked to others who have had the same problems with this very bad design. If you want your truck to handle more like a car, never go on gravel roads, and never ever tow even small loads it might be good enough. Otherwise avoid this tire like the plague. I'm hoping for a recall!

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

    I drive a Toyota 4Runner 4wd and replaced my Michelins with new LTX M/S 265/16's. They have been a fantastic purchase and would recommend. If you drive a vehicle hard, fast turns, you can prematurely wear out any tire.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

    Michelin Defender tires should be named Indefensible instead of Defender. Overrated and overpriced. Just had to replace set on daughter's Honda Accord at 33,000 miles. The treads were down near the 3/32 minimum and two had separations in the sidewalls causing bubbles which were ready to pop. The tires are kept inflated to specs all the time, rotated every 3000 miles and the alignment checked regularly. Have a set on my Buick LeSabre with 20,000 miles on them and it will be a miracle if they make it to 30,000. Would not even consider Michelins on a skateboard. Very poor cost per mile ratio.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    I was told by a Ford dealership first part of July that my Ford Escape Titanium 2015 needed 4 new tires. I was quite surprised as the car had less than 35,000 miles. The vehicle had the original Michelin tires on it and had been rotated and serviced according to schedule. With an upcoming road trip, I was a bit worried about the tires. I called Michelin Customer Care on July 11, 2018 to express my disappointment in tires that had all worn out in the same place.

    I was asked to hold on until they made a call to Virginia Beach which was to Merchant’s Tire on Independence. They came back on and gave me the tire center I needed to go to and speak with Jim. When I arrived I wad told Jim was out but anyone could do the inspection. No price was given to me. Only told, "Yes your tires are all worn out in the same place. We will pass the info to Michelin and they will be in touch with you." Never received a call from anyone so I purchased my own tires on July 20. My point very poor customer service on the part of both as well as very poor quality tires that didn't make it for their 35th birthday. My recommendation is don’t buy Michelin tires. No accountability for getting back with dissatisfied customer and basically could care less.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2018

    Michelin Light Duty R265/60R18 LTX MS2 Tires - Purchased 4 tires in late 2013 for $298.00 each. These were supposed to be the top of the line tires from Michelin. 35,000 miles later, chunks of rubber, low air pressure, dry rot. Plain and simple. Manufacturing defect that Michelin will not accept. The same recall on a different DOT number. I have always purchased this brand, but NO MORE. Quality has gone downhill. I will definitely do research before my next set of tires. I do no recommend MICHELIN to NO ONE. Replaced the 2 back tires for the same defects in late 2017. I will say one thing to the customer care employees: they are trained very well to support a bad product.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2018

    I paid big bucks for 2 the steer tires (Michelin RV truck tires XZE 245/70R 19.5) and the 4 rear drive tires and Michelin has produced a failure tire. Sidewall cracking beyond believe of these tires even though I covered them in less than 2 years it showed considerable cracking and have removed them from my coach and will do the same with the backs as soon as I can. PAID $3500. cdn dollars out the door for (I thought was the top of the line). They are NOT worth the hype... Based on my experience I DO NOT recommend Michelin. I believe these tires are made offshore now... DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    The first time I bought Michelin tires I noticed how they stop in shorter distances, ride better, and last for longer mileages. I would recommend them and would only trust them on my family cars and trucks. I know they’ll perform in any situation as I’ve used them for over 40 years. Trust Michelin!

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    These Michelin Premier LTX tires came as Original Equipment tires on my 2018 Chevy Equinox. When I took the car to the dealer for an oil change at 19,000 miles, they informed me that one of the tires had only 1/32nd inch of tread and the other 3 were at 3/32dn's, and all needed to be replaced. Michelin rates these tires for 60,000 miles treadwear, however they changed their warranty in August 2017 to exclude any tires that come on new vehicles as Original Equipment. I have had good performance from Michelin tire in the past, but I will never buy them again. Buyers of new cars BEWARE!

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    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    On June 29, 2018 my husband and I were traveling to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Halfway there I heard a pop and then another noise. I noticed a black thing hitting the driver's side mirror. Then we spun twice on the interstate and down the median. Spun again before stopping. We bought the best Michelin Tires. They are made so poorly the tread peeled off, hit the underside panel then shot up and hit the mirror. Do not buy Michelin tires. This could have been so much worst. This was so scary. Michelin has not excuse to make such garbage tire. Everyone of the tires were in the process of peeling. I had to purchase four new tires. I am taking this one step further since there was no recall. Just not right!

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    I purchased 4 Michelin tires 2 mos ago for my Lexus ES 350 which I bought at BJ's warehouse. I got a nail in one of my tires 2 wks after that & brought it back to BJ's where it was fixed at no cost to me. I'm very happy with the tires and warranty.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    This tire is great, which the price is too expensive. I have to buy two tires at a time, if I find a coupon or promotion. I'm looking now to store them before I hit the highway.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    I would only trust my family to Michelin, I only purchase Michelin tires, and never ask for anything but Michelin. The tires by Michelin wear the best, perform the best, ride the best and give you peace of mind.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    These tires were expensive and loud and mushy. I felt every bump and can't understand why they were recommended. I drive a 2009 RAV 4 and this brand was recommended for this vehicle. Michelin tires are overrated.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I have used Michelin Tires for years and I have been very pleased with performance. As to warranty I usually purchase them from COSTCO and they are very great with manufacture warranty as well as their own. As to value they are on the higher end of the spectrum of price.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I have tried less expensive tires and found that within a year or so they wear considerably. The Michelins I can feel hugging the road especially in curves and wet weather. The old saying applies with tires "You get what you pay for".

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I always seem to get Michelin with my Hondas and they always perform well. It's just that they are a bit expensive. But I will likely continue with them.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    These tires have 60000 miles and still look and ride great. I can probably get another 10000 miles out of them. Overall, I believe Michelin makes one of the highest performing tires.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    Smooth stable ride either on highway, interstate or city roads. Very durable with various road hazards and debris. I can always count on around 70 to 80,000 miles.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I did lots of research before purchasing tires, Michelin Tires has been the smoothest ride of any tire I have owned. These have been so satisfactory that I have installed this same tire on two other vehicles.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I bought this brand at Costco when they had a special. Good performance and holds the road. With this brand no more Goodyear for me. My store does free rotation.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I’ve used Michelin tires for years and they have been a great tire. The only bad is the costs. Continental has the worse tire life. Michelin tires are a comfortable ride.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    I've got almost 60,000 mi. on my Michelins, mounted on a Highlander. Still have about 30% tread left. I've never gotten stuck or felt not in control with these tires. Part of it is my Toyota, but the tires make all the difference compared to other tires I've had on. I would run nothing but Michelin.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    I have learned through experience that if you are having problems with the tires that come on your car, Michelins will solve the problems. This has been true on an Expedition, 2 Lin. Continentals, a Prius and 3 E150 vans.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    Paid a few dollars more than other brands but was worth it. I got almost 70k miles out of my MXV tires. Would buy again. I bought from Costco and rotation was included. Great place to buy from.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I have had Michelin tires for my last 5 or 6 vehicles. I always made sure my cars had Michelin tires when I bought them and always replaced them with Michelin tires. My first few cars didn’t have Michelin tires and they had to be replaced quickly. After I had my first set of Michelin tires, and realized how long they lasted and the total overall amount I spent on Michelin’s was much less than I had spent on other brands because of longevity I was sold!

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I have depended on the Michelin Tires as a good brand name/use tire. Except for Goodyear which I rank 2nd, I would not consider using the other brand name tires on my vehicle. One name brand I had a very bad experience with a blowout many years ago.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    We have a 2017 GMC Terrain and had to replace two tires in 15 months at almost $400.00 a pop. That seems awful. They both blew out the sides while highway driving.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    These are my second set of these on my 2004 Hyundai. They have been great tires, but it is time for another set. I have been looking around for the same tire but have only found similar. When you have a good thing, why change?

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I’ve had 2 sets of Michelin MS-2 10 ply tires which lasted over 125,000 miles. Very good warranty service on those 2 sets. I was an expediter hauling freight between cities with my sprinter van. To me safety and confidence was paramount riding on tires, especially during the winter months are up north.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I have always loved Michelin tires. In November of 2016 I bought a set of Defender tires for my Camry. I have about 28,000 miles on the tires and half my tread is gone. These are warranted for 60,000 miles. I rotate these tires every 5,000 miles, adjust pressure due to temperature changes, so very little braking since these are mostly road miles. I am very disappointed in their performance. The dealership is estimating I may get 45,000 on these. I honestly don't know if I will buy Michelin again. Michelin used to be higher in price point, but were worth the money. Now it looks like they are going for average, but with the higher price point.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I always thought that my truck had a smooth ride. When I put on the Michelin tires, it was like I was just floating over the road! Fantastic smooth ride!

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I have always had Michelin’s on my truck. I have hauled heavy cab over campers and fifth wheel trailers. Only issue I have had was the last set I bought were not the same ones I usually run and there is a bit of road noise that I didn’t have before.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I always research before making major purchases and Michelin scored # 1 in my research. I've never had a problem with Michelin tires and feel safe driving with them.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    The last two new vehicles I bought came with Michelin tires on them and on both cars the tires were shot between 18,000 and 20,000 miles. I contacted Michelin corporate to explain what was going on and they hung up on me. Very bad customer service. Refuse to buy any new car that comes with Michelin tires. Stay away from these tires. They are nothing but junk.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    This has been my preferred tire brand for over 30 years. It has always given me top performance. If my car came with other brand, as soon as they needed replacing, Michelin was bought.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    My second set for this car and my husband uses them as well. Hold up to their warranty. Good traction in rain. I will get them again! A little pricey, but not compared. If you buy cheap tires they are nothing more than a headache.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    I have always had Michelin tires on this vehicle. They perform well on wet, and dry roads as well as in snow. They are also long lasting. I have recommended them to all my family and friends.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    I'm very happy with the quality of these tires. They perform well in wet and hot conditions. Safety is a major concern of mine and they have hugged the road in wet conditions. I have had to stop suddenly when people don't obey traffic signs and they have never skidded.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    Best tire there is! Have owned 5 sets. Always purchased when sale or promotion was going on and always a great price. Their customer service is super. Never rushing you off the phone to get the next call and they explain things in language you can understand.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    I have a 1972 F-250, tires are an essential part of the truck. I've never bought Michelin tires before, so I was "flying blind." I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and endurance of these tires. Truck tires always have road noise, not these! I bought new rims to show off these Michelin tires. I have told my friends and family how great these tires are. Most of them own trucks and about half of them now have Michelin tires on their trucks. I'm spoiled now and won't go back to the brand I used for years. I'm very glad I put Michelin tires on my truck. She's very happy now!

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    I have been purchasing Michelin tires for many years for both cars and pickups, won't buy anything else. Traction and tread life are great. I always buy my tires from Discount Tire.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    So far wearing great. Handles great but squeals a little in turns. Had alignment rechecked and was spot on. A bit pricey but this is what you pay for a good tire.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    This is my 4th set of these tires on my last 2 SUV's, 2 each. They are very long lasting, reasonably priced at discount tire, hold the road well and make the car stable. I keep buying them because I can't find a reason not to.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    I traded BF Goodrich tires before they were worn out for Michelin at Discount Tire. The improved ride was great, wear has been outstanding. An excellent tire. I’d buy them again!

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    New tires made car ride much better. Wider tire provided a much quieter ride and car seemed to glide down highway. Wider tire seemed to grasp road better making me feel safer when driving.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    My car originally came equipped with MICHELIN LATITUDES. I replaced them after 50,000 miles and 5 years of age. They could have gone for another 10-20 thousand more miles, but I wanted New ones. I chose MICHELIN LTX premier, which was a step up from the LATITUDES. After 10,000 miles they still appear Brand new. I keep all my tires filled with nitrogen instead of air, maintain correct air pressure and rotate them at approximately every 10,000 mi. I would never consider any other tire than MICHELIN. They cannot be equaled, period.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    Michelin are great tires. Have had on two different autos and lasted a long time. Would never buy any other brand for the price and use. Tried others and have had problems with Continental (soft rubber) wore out in no time.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    I do a ton of driving so I wanted a 90,000 mile tire. My account sold me a less expensive tire that he said was just as good as the Michelin. They gave me 90,000 miles. Then I replaced them with Michelin tires. The Michelin tires are much quieter and they handle much better. It was worth paying the difference to get a much better riding and handling tire. They give me excellent traction in both rain and snow.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    I bought a used car had a new set of Michelin tires and they are the first ones of that brand and I am impressed. Now I need a set of tires for another car we have and I am going to put Michelins on it. Michelins are a bit high priced but I think they are worth it. As for the tire overall I would give them a 10 not just a 5. Thank you Michelin Tires com.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I had bought tires and they were cracking and under warranty. Uniroyal helped me buy these new tires that I had picked out. They cost me 400 dollars but they are good tires. Thank you Uniroyal for helping me get them.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Great value for the money. Have purchased 4 sets for 3 different vehicles and replaced 1 set after 80k where previous lasted about 50k. Would not hesitate to purchase again.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Happy with long life of all weather tires, already over 50,000 miles and good tread life remaining. I expect to buy new tires in about six to eight months.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Michelin tires are always my first choose. You get what you pay for. If not available in my size then BF Goodrich. I have gotten almost the mileage the Michelin tires are warranty for.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    My back right tire totally blew out while I was driving to work on 75 S in Atlanta during early morning traffic AND a rainstorm. I had no idea I had a major blowout cause the tire although completely blown and shattered, didn’t even wobble. Discount Tires replaced the tire with a new Michelin tire free of charge.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Tire performs great even on really iced over roads. Have concerns only on how long the tires will wear and it is wearing evenly but still too fast.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    Ordered 4 tires for next day installation. Upon arrival at tire store, 4 tires with different color markings were stacked by rack. Examination revealed 3 made in USA and 1 made in Italy. Couldn't get 4 made in USA. Installed anyway. Tires are extremely noisy and harsh riding. One ripped apart three days later after light contact with curb. Warranty replaced the tire, but it was a warranty I had paid for separately.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I have owned several different brands of tires. The Michelin Premier is a great tire, while they cost more than similar size tires in my opinion they are worth the extra cost for the ride, sound and handling. Truly the premier name fits.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    The tires work well in all types of road conditions: wet, dry, and snowy. Because my car has all-wheel-drive, I find these tires fit the bill for every type of driving I do.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I have had Michelin tires for a long time and I have always felt they have good traction. They give a pretty good ride, very smooth and they seem to last longer than others.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    In Texas we have a lot of tar and gravel roads which are very hard on tires, but my Michelin tires have held up well. I have had them 3 years and there is no sign of cracking or extensive wear.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    Michelin tires are the best. They keep good wet traction the life of the tire. They last a long time and roll smoothly. I have never had a problem with a Michelin tire. They aren't inexpensive but you get what you pay for. We have Michelin tires on all our cars.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    These tire do not get good seals. I've had to replace on many occasions. Finally I just decided to go with another brand. I don't generally cross the line to a whole new maker but I couldn't afford the time it took to keep going back for what they called a slow leak or they would blame the rim or they would use some other excuse. Pitiful.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Michelin tires are durable with excellent road handling. The original tires that came with my new 2015 Highlander has given exceptional performance and will certainly be replaced by Michelin tires.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I have Michelin tires on two vehicles. From previous road course driving I understand the importance of having excellent tires on every car to be able to handle the unexpected even on public roads. Michelin tires are the best of the best.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    Since 1998 owning a Lexus this is the only tire I have ever used. Great performance and ride. Would not use anything else. These are the same tires that came on my Lexus.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    I love my Michelin tires the only tires I trust, though expensive but worth the money. I had them on all my vehicles I have owned. I have tried other tires but don't last.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    I have used Michelin tires for years and had really great results from the tires. They held the road in rain and snow and lasted a long time with good mileage.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    I have used Michelin tires on all my vehicles and never had a problem. The only issue I have ever had was this month when on a trip, we had a valve stem blowout and before I could get a place to stop the vehicle, I had ruined the tire. Michelin no longer makes that tire in 16 inch and I had to purchase a new set for my truck. The dealership told me there is no longer a road hazard insurance available for Michelin tires. This is disappointing.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    My 90k mile tires lasted 36k miles, were down to 3/32". The tire Store would not honor the warranty, claiming there was a slight difference in even wear!

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    I started with Michelins on my 96 Corvette and have bought nothing else since. They handle better, ride quieter, and last longer than any other tire I've ever owned. I now run them on my Silverado, my 2007 Vette and my 2017 Acadia. I wouldn't consider any other tire.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    Over the years, I have purchased Michelin numerous times for several vehicles and they have outperformed others tire brands. The price has been more but the performance has been better.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    Michelin Defender tires are great. Very tough and great mileage. I have over 50,000 miles on them and they are still good. Grip well in the rain. I will buy them again.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2018

    These tires have 20,000 miles on them and they are cracking already, I have never seen this happen on my 64 years on the planet. The Michelin company should know about this.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    I have use on my car for the last 10 years and have always been pleased with the tire. Easy ride, great mover ability, and I also like the smoothness and the workability of my tires.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2018

    They have the proven quality that ensures performance and appeal. Their products are competitively priced with other quality tires and some are made here in the USA.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Ok tire but rides rough. They are higher priced... don't know if it's worth it. Will shop other brands before buying next set. Have them on Buick Enclave when purchased but seem to be wearing well.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Tires have been great! They have been on plenty of rough roads and lots of pot holes from Kentucky to West Virginia. Hard to dodge one for hitting another.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Perfect handling, cornering, no road noise, and very durable. Never had flat tires. Pure & simple the best. Michelin saves more lives than seat belts.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    The tires have a reputation for quality, which experience has shown the tires live up to. The good grip and handling give me confidence when I drive in wet conditions.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    Bought new Michelin tires for my SUV to replace worn ones. These are on par with the previous tires. Not quite the tolerance for wear and tear I would like to see, but trustworthy tires I feel I can count on. Able to tolerate the desert sun/heat.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I love my Michelin tires and have asked the dealer to change the tires on a new car to Michelin tires or I would not buy/lease the car. They have complied to my demands every time Or lose the sale. I have Michelin tires on my last 10 leases. No problems and never a wear issue or safety issue.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    So far we have been completely satisfied with everything about these Michelin Tires. I wanted the best for my wife's vehicle, and we got them.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    I have been purchasing Michelin tires for over 30 years but their B. F. Goodrich brand sucks! They usually get better mileage and are pricey but I try to buy them when they have a rebate program. They are the only brand where it means something when you are attempting to sell your vehicle by listing those brand tires. It usually means the person has taken good care of their vehicle to a potential customer.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2018

    I have about 65K on my tires and they are still great. Hope to have them another 10K. My husband put another Tire Maker on his truck and changed them immediately to the Michelins. Both my daughters have Michelins and are very happy with them also.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    I love my Michelin tires, the ride is smooth for my Sedan. They are expensive but they are worth the extra cost. I have had my car for five years and this was my second set... so I guess I wish durability was better.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    I have purchased several new cars and SUV's and find that Michelin tires have a better ride, produce less road noise and wear better (other than summer only performance tires) than other brands used by different manufacturers.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    Michelin tires have great durability, rolling resistance capabilities, and great smoothness on the road. They may be pricey but this tire is the one I buy when looking at new tires.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    I bought my car in 2010 and have had no problems with my tires until 2017. I had to replace them then. And that was the first time I had problems when a nail went into the tire.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    Bought Michelin Tires from Sam's, great place to buy tires. I got the low gas mileage tire and I am getting more miles per gallon. Sam's rotates for free every 5000 miles, good service.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    This tire offers fantastic handling, even if you aren't in a performance car. It will not typically attain the manufacturer mileage target but the end of tire life credits are fair.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Michelin is really good tire. They do really well in the bad weather. I have a 4 wheel drive Toyota Highlander and no complaints. Plus they ride very quietly which is important to me.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    The tires are great. Best decision I made in my life was buying these tires. I recommend these tires to anyone looking to buy new tires. Thank you for your time.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I bought a set of LTX M/S2. And after 22,000 miles the Tread caps cracked 360 degrees on all 4 tires, well they would do nothing because they had been on the truck 59 months. Horrible tire and refused to even look at photos. Stay away from MICHELIN!!!

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    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    I have a car that has 24,000 miles on that I bought new. Car had 235 65 r18 touring tires on it. Was on trip to California for Memorial Day weekend and was driving 75 mph when driver front tire blew up. Thought I had run something over and put on donut tire and got another tire. The tire that blew up they wanted me to keep for warranty. No room in car for two large dogs and luggage SRX SUV. Tire didn't lose air it blew up. Looking at remaining three tires I can see visible cracks in all three tires. Scared to drive car at highway speed now and nobody wants to do anything. I’m 63 and changing tire in 100° heat on hot asphalt With cars flying by on busy weekend very dangerous. BUYER BEWARE.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2018

    We purchased a 2017 Toyota Camry XSE one year ago this month (May) which included Michelin Tires (P225/45R18 91V). This car has approximately 4,600 miles on it. Several months ago, while driving along the road small bricks apparently had fallen off a truck and I slightly hit one of them. My “new” right front tire ripped into and had to be replaced, costing almost $300.

    On Tuesday (May 1, 2018) on Florida’s Turnpike from Orlando, at 70 miles, our left back tire exploded. It was such a frightening experience since we were between the guardrail on our left and a semi-truck on our right, and flowing traffic. My husband was able to finally get the car under control and we were able to make it to the shoulder of the road. What a traumatic experience! We thanked our God.

    We had to drive 55 miles per hour with our flasher for over 1 1/2 hours on the Turnpike until we reached the Toyota dealership. Again the quoted cost was $270 for another tire. We are very upset that 2 Michelin tires with less than 5,000 miles have had to be replaced. We no longer feel safe with these tires on our vehicle. And after reading consumer reviews on Michelin Tires, we are replacing all four tires, with another brand. This is an unnecessary and unfair expense to us. When we purchased our Toyota Camry, we never expected to have defective tires that almost cost us our lives. We have photos of the tire that exploded.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2018

    In 2011 I bought a new Honda Ridgeline. In 2013 I noticed the tires looked like they were cracking. They were cracking in the treads and sides. Had 15,000 miles on it. So I contacted dealer about warranty. The dealer gave me some runaround but I pushed the issue. They basically gave me the contact for Michelin to contact them. So this is what I did. Tires were 8/32 and 9/32. So very little tread was worn. They replaced the tires after I had to pay partial for the tires. Which was ok, but I didn't feel I should have to be paying for anything to do with tires at this point.

    Now 2018 the truck has 36,000 miles on it, tires are over 3/4 tread still. However, they are cracking again. Most of the cracking now is in the tread area. So again I am going to have to replace tires that have lots of tread life on them. Michelin had recalls on these types of tires for cracking just not the size tires I have. I would not recommend Michelin tires and will not get again. Tires I have are Michelin LTX P245/65/17R M/S tires.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2018

    My current set of Michelin tires, rated at 70,000 miles warranty, will hit the 4/32 wear mark at 34-35,000 miles - if I'm lucky. The previous set lasted about 25,000 miles. I keep my tires properly inflated and rotated, and wheels aligned. They show no signs of uneven wear or scalloping. They are simply wearing prematurely. I am done with Michelin. I will also continue to warn anyone who will listen. Michelin either has lost its quality control or purposely changed the compound for more rapid sales turnover. Luckily I buy all my tires from Discount Tire and they will honor the warranty without insisting I buy another set of Michelins. Just wish I wouldn't have suckered for this set after my previous experience.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2018

    Defender tires - Worst set of tires I've ever owned (I am 45 and have bought many sets of new tires). We bought these for the Dodge Journey my wife uses to haul the kiddos around. We paid significantly more than other brands of tires would have cost based upon the supposed quality of the Michelin name and the recommendation of the tire dealer. They were rated for either 60k or 80k miles, can't recall which. In any event, we just replaced them after a grand total of about 26,000 miles. Bear in mind this is a very normal mix of driving -- 50/50 highway and all of it on paved roads. We did what we were supposed to do -- rotation, alignment, but the tires simply were not made to last. When we replaced them, the dealer (not the same one as before) said these are known to be very poor tires. Very frustrating. Will not buy Michelin again.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2018

    I bought four Michelin P255/70R16 in 2004 for my Chevy Silverado truck. Had a plug put in one that a bolt went into on the side. Never had a flat except that one. Still has good tread and ran these tires for 59,000 miles. Just now realized I need new tires. Michelin customer service said they only recommend running tires for ten years. Hope the new ones will give good service.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2018

    Bought a set of Pilot tires about 25K miles ago for my C350 MBZ with the understanding that they would last in the neighborhood of 45K miles. Well now the tires are bald. So I inquired about the warranty to 45K and have been informed by my dealer (AFTER I BOUGHT THE TIRES) that because the rear tires cannot be rotated, and even though the tread has worn evenly, my warranty is half, yes half, of what is advertised. Well isn't that just convenient. Now I have to spend my time finding some other manufacturer that will actually warranty their tires as advertised.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018

    We decided to put a new rear tire on our bike before spring gets here. Much to both of our surprise, the old tire (it is only a year and a half old, and we are in our late 40’s and do not ride dangerously or enter into burn out contests) we took off, a Michelin Commander II (not a cheap tire by any means), had large, deep cracks the entire way around (there is no dry rot and the bike doesn’t sit long enough for that to occur), and some are deep enough to see the belts. It certainly has not been on enough miles for this kind of thing to occur. We are regular riders, and are on the bike several times per week during the spring, summer and fall months, but again, we are respectful riders. He often takes the grandchildren for rides as well, and the thought that this tire has been this way for God knows how long is certainly an extremely scary feeling.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I recently purchased a set of "new" Michelin Pilot Street tires for my Honda Blackbird. I did not ask the retailer how old the tires were as I assumed they would be at most a few years old. It turns out that when I checked the stamp on the tires they had "2012", meaning manufactured in week 20 of the year 2012. That means they were made in about May of 2012. The purchase date was February 2018. I rang to complain about this and was told by a Michelin rep that, "Our tires are good for ten years". Funny how Bridgestone say that their tires are removed from circulation after three years and that Pirelli don't recommend their tires be used after six years. I will never purchase a tire from these frauds ever again. This is a motorcycle I am riding, and tire integrity is a life and death issue.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    I purchased a set of Michelin Premier tires about 2 and a half years and 30,000 miles ago. In my experience they have been nothing but pure garbage. I have had flats in 3 of the 4 tires and in one tire it went flat twice. I understand that all tires can get flats so I won't be too critical on this point. The guy at the discount tire after my third flat told me due to the type of material used that these tires are more susceptible to picking up nails and debris that can cause flats. Over this past summer I let the car sit on a hot driveway for about a week. When I went to drive the car again I noticed that the two front tires had huge bulges on the sidewalls. I took the car back to discount and was told that somehow the tire inner liner was damaged causing the tires to bulge out.

    I was told that this was NOT a material defect rather caused from either something hitting the tire really hard or extreme heat. I was able to get the tires replaced at a prorated price. The remaining tires on the vehicle are now cracking and leaking badly. They have approx half the tread life left but since the rubber is in such poor shape I will have to get these replaced before the useful tread life. In contrast on my other car I have a set of Nexen tires and have had none of these problems. I would save your money and opt for a financially cheaper tire with better performance. The Michelin tires are overpriced overrated junk.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018

    These tires (Michelin PRIMACY MXV4) came standard on my 2015 Honda Pilot. I have approximately 37,000 on my vehicle and I already need to replace the tires. I even have my tires rotated ever 5,000 miles - what a waste, in addition it vibrated not a smooth ride. Michelin has a warranty but only give you 41% off a tire that should still be good if it did its job and last 60K.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017

    I bought a brand new Toyota Corolla 2016 in 2016. I thought, "Wow. I have great tires and they should last me a while." They are Michelin All Seasons that are apparently discounted. When I took my car to get a tire change because a nail on the sidewall they told me my tires were almost on the red at 22,000 miles!!! Flash forward to 4 months later I have 29,000 and they are way on red! I'm scared to even drive! It's not even worth calling customer service! Now I have to buy brand new tires for a 1 1/2 year old car. I will never buy Michelin again. The tires at 150-170 a tire and they don't last at all!

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I purchased a set of Michelin Defender tires in 2-2015. I made sure all four tires had the same DOT numbers. I have kept my car in alignment, always check the air pressure regularly, rotate them on regular basis... I do 99% highway (interstate) driving with these tires... They were stated as "90,000" mile tires. WHAT A JOKE!!! I have 40,080 miles and the tread is down to 3/32!!! In my opinion, Michelin should be brought up on fraud charges! I understand it is "limited warranty... Up to 90,000 miles..." but to get less than half the miles! There is ABSOLUTELY no way anyone could get even close to their stated "90,000" miles on these tires!!! In reading some of the reviews, I saw a gentleman from Santa Fe, stated the same issue... He only got 40,000 miles on his Defender tires out of the stated 90,000 mile warranty. Michelin tires are very overpriced and obviously not worth the cost!

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017

    Bought a set of Michelin tires in 2015 (55,000 mile warranty). Less than 2 years and 18,000 miles, tires need replacing - chunks of rubber breaking off. Called customer service. They advised taking to local dealer for inspection. They said it was cosmetic only and the tires were safe and this was common with Michelin tires. I am not so sure they are safe. This shouldn’t happen to a $212 tire that is supposed to be high quality, offered to give me $20.00 off each tire if I bought a set of new ones! Will not buy Michelin tires again.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    I'd like to start this by saying that I've been in the tire industry as a sales man, technician, and supervisor for approximately five years. Currently I am a supervisor in the tire industry. The majority of the tires I sell are Michelin. I have even been to their headquarters in Greenville for training and I have spent time on their track testing out various tires. I have first hand experience with how good their tires. I also have experience dealing with Michelin with unsatisfied customers.

    I've been on the phone for with Michelin on these customer's behalf and I have helped make these customers happy by getting them what they were due, which is usually a mileage warranty. My place of employment only honors mileage warranties on tires that they sell. Unfortunately the Michelin tires on my vehicle were not purchased there. For obvious reasons, mostly the fact that I work there and the logistics of getting service, I wanted to purchase my tires from my employer.

    However the current Michelin tires I had only got half the miles they were warranted for and I had to go to a different tire place to get my warranty. Now, for tires purchased at my employer, giving out a Michelin warranty takes less than 10 minutes. We measure the treads, we look at rotation history, we then put it in the computer, and it prints out a barcode that we scan to give back money. It's simple percentages. If you get half the miles the tires are warrantied for you get half the money you spent on the tires back. If you got 30% of the tires you get back 70%. So on and so forth. You can then do what you want with that money. You can buy new tires or you can walk away.

    It's a great system and it keeps everyone happy. My employer keeps customers and they get that money from Michelin once the tires are stickered and sent in. Now my issue was that they couldn't warranty my tires because I didn't buy them there. Decisions were made at the corporate levels at Michelin and my employer that set up that rule. So I called Michelin. It was an easy phone call. I was told to take my tires in to an authorized service center and a list was located on their website. My tires were then going to get measured, Michelin was going to be contacted, and then a check was going to be cut with my mileage warranty once I purchased new tires.

    The first authorized dealer I went to did not want anything to do with it at that time. They simply told me they were too busy to look at my tires and told me to come back some other time, preferably during the early morning hours. Unfortunately I work during those times and I already drove there and wasted time doing that. I then decided to go to the place I bought my tires. I told them all they had to do was measure my tires and call Michelin to report the tread and the miles on my odometer. That went smoothly enough. The Michelin rep on the phone asked the tire person when I bought my tires, how much I paid for them, the DOT number of the tires, the miles at installation, and the current miles. I was then given a dollar amount of how much I was getting back and a percentage amount that I did not get out of my tires. I thanked the tire person and I left.

    I then went and bought my tires from my employer and I sent over my receipt. This is when the issues started happening. A few days later I received a phone call telling me that my check was on the way and telling me how much it was. The amount of the check was lower, by approximately $50, than the original check I was promised. $50 dollars isn't a lot, but for me it's the principle of the matter. This is a company I have supported with my own money and a company whose products, thousands of products, I have sold through the years partially based on their warranty, I felt betrayed.

    I contacted Michelin and I asked them about the discrepancy. They then told me that they were giving me a percentage based on the price of my new tires. This did not make any sense to me. The new tires are not the tires whose warranty failed. The old tires were. The old tires were also more expensive than the new tires I bought, so I was receiving less money. I was never told that I will be receiving money based on the new tire cost. I was told exactly how much I will be receiving based on how much I paid for the tires that did not get the miles they were warrantied to. This was all communicated to me through the tire dealer that examined my tires and contacted Michelin.

    So I call Michelin back and I ask them about the discrepancy. They have no answers and they keep repeating that the new tire price is what is used to calculate the warranty. I then tell them that I was told something different and I give them the time the phone call was placed. All phone calls to Michelin are recorded and you are told so when you call them. I tell them to go over the phone call and to listen to the Michelin rep. say that amount. The person I was talking to said she could not do that and that her supervisor can and said she will transfer me.

    She did not transfer me, but rather hung up on me. I call back. I get another person who seemed to know what I just got hung up on, and said their phone system is having issues. Funny how it never had any issues until I asked to talk to a supervisor. I was then told that the supervisor is busy and that he will contact me shortly. I've been waiting to hear from a supervisor for over a day. At this point I'm upset as a customer and I'm also upset as someone that has sold their product for years and as someone who will be selling their product for years. Now I can't honestly recommend Michelin tires without hesitation based on how I'm being treated by Michelin.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017

    Stock tires on my 2014 Corvette are almost goners at 8,200 miles. These tires have 30,000.00 warranty and as you can see are nowhere close to that. I had a previous experience with my 2005 Corvette and switched to Goodyear on that car. Run flats have fewer options, last time I looked. I couldnt believe these tires on the 2014 were worn at 8200 miles and just replaced with same tires without even thinking about the past 2005 situation.

    I do not drive fast or race the car. I treat it very gentle! A week later I am remembering the 2005 tires wearing out early. I think those wore out around 15,000 miles but they were highway miles versus this time were it's more city driving. I can not believe they get away without providing a warranty just because the front and back tires are 2 different sizes. Sounds like car manufacturers are in bed with tire makers to me... Total BS IMO!!! I definitely will never buy another Michelin Pilot Sport Tires again and this time I wont FORGET!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    Michelin Latitude HP 275/60r/20 - This is the highest priced tire they make for my luxury SUV. These tires need replacing at 28,000 miles. This is no joke. A Tire rated 90k. I complained. They acted like they were going to satisfy me as a customer. These tires came with my new car. They expected me to repurchase these tires at $1,400 plus tax. When is someone going to put a stop to Corp. screwing the public. Corruption will be the end of this nation. TRUST no more.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017

    I even think it is fraud to advertise that they warranty that these tires will last 60,000 when the truth is that they last only 30,000 miles. I would understand if they last 55,000 miles that the way you drive can affect the life of the tire but NOT 30,000 MILES (half of what they should last). I paid almost $600 and thought it was worthy since they warranty they were going to last 60,000 miles. They worn out around 30,000 miles and they want me to buy a new set with a credit of only $120. They must be kidding, I would be like paying over $1000 for the 60,000 miles if I do that. Who would buy the same bad quality. The fame of Michelin is based on the marketing not on real quality.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017

    No complaints on handling traction and all that but 90000 miles is a joke. You pay top dollar for what you think is a good quality tire. Only got 40000 with all the rotations alignment etc. Do not buy the Defender, spend less money on another reputable brand. Shame on you Michelin.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I've been buying Michelin tires for over 30 years. Had a set on a 66 Chrysler for over 20 years and tires were still good. Bought a new set of LTX M/S 2 for 963.00 for my Dodge Ram 2500 in 2010. After about a year I noticed the sidewalls were cracking. Called the dealer and he said they were safe and it is just cosmetic. So I kept driving on them for the next 40,000 miles until a few days ago Oct 2017. Had a flat and took it to Costco to check out and they said they were rotten and would not repair them and that they were unsafe.

    I then found out where the tire was leaking, out of a side wall crack. So it was not just cosmetic and I have been driving on unsafe tires all these years. Called Michelin and they said not to drive them if leaking out of sidewall, and the 6-year warranty has run out, and they will do nothing about selling a defective set of tires. If the side walls are leaking air that means the rotten rubber goes all the way through the tire. So I am no longer buying tires from such a corrupt company, who allowed me to drive on unsafe tires.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    I have a 2014 Jayco RV on a 2013 E-450 Ford chassis with Michelin LTX M/S tires, LT225/75R16, DOT B3JH009X with a tire manufactured date of 2113 or the 21st week of 2013. In July 2017 with only 17,000 miles on the odometer, I encountered thread separation on my right front tire. In September 2017, still with only 17,000 miles on the odometer, I encountered thread separation on my left rear outer dual tire. These are 70,000 mile warranty tires. In both cases, the local Michelin representative, Discount Tire, charged me for thread wear, an environmental fee, tire balancing and new valve stems for the replacement tires.

    These tire failures cause significant amounts of inconvenience and time to get identified and replaced. Thread separations are very dangerous failures that could lead to blow outs and cause accidents. One case of thread separation out of six tires is bad but two cases of thread separation out of six tires is a big red flag. Upon my complaints to Michelin, their response was "in both cases you were charged for the thread wear on your tires." Not satisfied with this outcome, I feel that Michelin should stand behind their tires and provide free replacements or consider a recall of these tires.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017

    I've been buying Michelin for over 25 years. No More! Purchased a set of Latitude tires for my Lexus in January 2017 for $600 installed. Michelin rate these tires at 55,000 mile. Now, with a little over 12,000 miles they are 80% worn and need to be replaced. The car is well maintained with regular tire rotation. I contacted Michelin for help under their warranty. They sent me to a local tire shop that told me the tires needed to be replaced. They tried to sell me off brand tires because THEY DO NOT CARRY MICHELIN TIRES! It seems Michelin has no intention of honoring it mileage warranty. It is bad business to rate a tire at 55,000 mile when, in reality it will only last 15,000 mile. Shame on Michelin!

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    I own a 2008 Toyota Solara... with 23000 miles on it. I have the original tires and I have been told by two different tire shops that they are worn out and need to be replaced before winter. I work out of my house and literally drive maybe 2-3 days a week to do errands. I do not know much about cars but I do know my tires should last longer than this. Do I have any recourse?

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    I own a 2014 Lexus, with 30,000 miles on the vehicle. The original tires are Michelin, Latitude model, and I just noticed that all four have cracks in the sidewalls. Also, the tread is showing more wear than they should for 30,000 miles. I would have thought that I should get 60,000 on Michelins. Very disappointed in what I thought was a premium tire!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2017

    I had these tires on ONE DAY! Drove to work and on the way home on the highway the tire (Michelin Pilot sport 235 45r18) blew!!! Could have killed me. Lucky it was nighttime and not many cars on the road. The whole sidewall separated from the tread. I never want the brand of tire again!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2017

    It is obvious the ratings on this site are inflated by paid trolls. Observe the 5 star reviews which occur every single day in January and end in February. Observe the sparsity of reviews before and after those reviews. Obviously someone has been paid to do those positive reviews. Here is my experience. Purchased Michelin Defenders with limited 90,000 mile warranty. At best I got 25,000 miles before I now have to replace them. I say at best as during the period I bought them I also rotated them off my car to use winter tires.

    I have been told by my trusted car shop that 30,000 miles has been their recent experience on Michelin tire wear and other customers who tried to contact Michelin on warranty have been put through a wringer on required documentation and have not been able to collect anything. To be fair, I have not tried to contact Michelin so I can not personally vouch for that experience. I can, however, vouch for the horrible tread wear versus stated claims. My solution is to never to buy a Michelin product again.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017

    As one of the big companies that constantly promote themselves being the best, this wasn't the experience. I bought a car in 2014 with Michelin Destiny Tires on them. By the next year, I started to notice cracking around the shoulders. Tires weren't even 4 years old, and had most of their tread. Michelin did nothing, and just gave a runaround. Fast forward to today and this is how they look like.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    As most consumers, I reviewed Consumer Reports prior to making large purchases. In early May 2015, I needed to purchase tires for my 2010 Ford F150 XLT 2x4 truck. The original tires were worn out at 41,000 miles. The "best" replacement tire recommended by Consumer Reports was the Michelin Latitude Tour Radial tire - 265/60R18 109T. I purchased 4 and had them installed at a local tire shop; I also had 1 4-wheel alignment done at the same time. For warranty purposes, I registered them with Michelin. I purchased my truck new from the local Ford dealer and have it serviced there exclusively. Never wrecked or damaged, and each full service oil change (5k mile intervals) includes tire rotation. I've had the tires (4) re-balanced twice due to vibrations from the rear tires.

    When it happened again (now 27k miles from new), I noticed both left side tires were "feathered" on the outer edge and starting to "cup". Local tire store says that Michelin warranty is "virtually useless" and their tires are nowhere near as good as they used to be. He highly recommends continuing to drive them until they wear out; then purchase a different manufacturer's tires. I will never again purchase Michelin tires!!!

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    Reviewed May 16, 2017

    These Michelin Green X Energy Saver A/S P225/50 R17 tires are the most slippery tires I have ever owned by far. My tires will most times spin when I enter a roadway, regardless of my speed. I was on an upward slope at a stop sign the other day and they spun for quite a few seconds before gaining enough traction to proceed - and this was a dry paved road! I am very concerned that when I must stop suddenly on a wet road, that I won't be able to stop in time. These tires came with the vehicle when I purchased it used from Folsom Ford.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2017

    We own a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Seven years ago we purchased a set of Michelin 235R 17 tires from Sears. The set lasted 98,000 miles and still had good tread on them but we're starting to crack due to age. Can't complain about that. They were great tires.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2017

    Purchased a brand new Nissan Rouge. Came with Michelin tires. Two separated at the tread. Emailed Michelin and was told to go to Tire Kingdom. Tire Kingdom said, "You must have hit something." I know I did not hit anything. I will not accept a high school kid telling me I hit something. So when I emailed Michelin and asked what better way they warranty their tires other than the opinion of a kid working at Tire Kingdom, I have received no response from Michelin in two months. P.S. Tire Kingdom has bought me 4 new wheels because they scratched them when I purchased 4 new tires on another car. This is the professionalism you get from Tire Kingdom recommended by Michelin. And the worst customer support from Michelin. These tires should be on a recall list before they kill someone.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2017

    I purchased 4 new Michelin tires in August 2016 from Tire Barn Warehouse in Johnson City, Tennessee, 423-283-9189. The air pressure light has come on 5 times and each time I take it back for correction I am told it is account of cold weather. I have used Michelin for over 40 years and have never heard this. The car is a 2015 Mazda 5. Is Michelin making a less than quality tire? I didn't pay a low price. The light goes off for about 2 weeks and then comes back on. Can you help? I am a loyal customer.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2017

    The tires on my Corvette have excellent adhesion and wear is good. Michelin's warranty could be improved... only covers 4 tire purchase if all tires are the same. My car has larger tires in the rear, but never had a warrantied situation arrive.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    Replaced Firestones that aquaplaned and never felt stable during rough weather. The Michelins grip the road during heavy rain and winter weather, making the tire easier to handle and feeling more secure.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    I use these tires on my Superduty Fords, my 3 axle equip trailer, my dump trailer and my wife's car. I do not overload my equipment so I do not have to worry about overloaded tires. I also do not have to worry about most traction snow/mud conditions. I do not have weak and wobbly side walls giving me any instability. I get very good tread life so the tires are worth the money. I have used Michelin for years with minimal problems and no blowout or failure problems.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Michelin was the first radial tire available. The rest of the industry were slow to learn, and I do not believe they ever caught up. I have owned other brands of tires and worked in a Bridgestone tire mfg plant, so I know tires. Michelin are the best quality retail tires available.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    I've always choose Michelin Tires, even though they are more expensive they are the best. One gets what one pays for.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2017

    I have always used Michelin tires on my automobiles. I highly recommend these tires. At first, one will be shocked at the price of the tires, but they are well worth the monies one invests. To know that no matter what the road condition, that these tires will by far outperform most tires that are being used for your car, it is worth it in the long run. The guarantee is (I believe) 80000 miles, but I have always surpassed those miles. I have driven in numerous weather conditions and these tires have ALWAYS surpassed any other tire.

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    Reliability

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2017

    I have owned B. F. Goodrich, Yokohama, General, Dunlop, and many other brands, but Michelin have outperformed all other brands in all categories. Yokohama tires were sold defective and caused an accident when the tires were on 6 weeks! They did not accept responsibility for the vehicle damage. Michelin lasted longer than expected. I do take care of my tires and have them rotated and balanced, and I make sure the tires are aligned.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2017

    I love cars, and to pay for college I worked as an auto mechanic, service adviser, and automotive service sales person (mostly tires). Now that I have been out of college for a few decades, I love fast luxury Sedans. But no matter what kind of car you drive, the most important thing is the safety of you, your loved ones, and the people you share the road with. And the second biggest factor in safe driving, right after driving safely, are your tires. And in my opinion, the best tires on the market are made by Michelin. They can not be beat for their combination of traction, low noise, and quality.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2017

    There are many levels of quality in every brand, so the tire distributor is very important for giving an honest recommendation for the right tire and tire rotation for your car. America's Tire has done that and the Michelin tires I have purchased have performed very well. I like the all weather pattern for handling and ride comfort. I would recommend America's Tire and Michelin.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    My mechanic put Yokohamas on when I needed new tires but they were very unstable and unsafe on the highway. I went back for Michelins which had been on the Sprinter Van when purchased. They make all the difference on how the van handles. Their medium duty van tires have the most stable side walls available. It's well worth the price difference.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    I want some Michelin tires from Sears. I rolled it over 80,000 miles and it still didn't blow. I used to race on it until the wires was showing and it still didn't go on the flat. Michelins are the best.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    I have always bought Michelin tires since I was young and always buy the best model. My tires now are at 40,000+ miles and have very good performance. Over many years I have only had one problem with a tire that developed a sidewall leak and had to be replaced.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    The tires have good stopping performance. I have more trust on them that's why I got them. They're on 9.000 miles and have great performance. I have been using Michelin tires for good over 30+ years. And I have depend on them more than any other tires in the market. I just prefer michelin tires.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    I have Michelins on my RV and GMC Acadia. They cost a little more but worth the difference over their lifetime. They are section molded and will run smoother and therefore last longer plus balancing them uses fewer weights. I've had them for 40000 and the great thing in the case of tires is if you buy the best the only time you think about tires is when you buy them. Tire experiences infer problems to me but with Michelins there are no "experiences".

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    My tires are highway tread only. Its prior history, quiet ride, handling, good wear rate are why I got them. My 1st set has gone 45000, the 2nd set 34000 and the new truck 4000-. The tires is QUIET. I changed from all season to highway when truck was new and all the better!

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    Sales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017

    I purchased Michelin Tires for 2 cars, Acura MDX & Lexus ES350. For the brand name, I thought they would be good and long lasting. So far, I've used them for 25,000 - 30,000 miles and the treads are worn. They don't last the 60k miles as advertised so I'm very disappointed. It's overpriced as well. I've switch to Goodyear and hope these perform well.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    Winter tires are excellent for stopping on ice and snow. I tried a good name brand that I had checked online but they were not what I expected. It shook at different speeds after 3 balances by excellent business. It has 18K miles now. On wet, icy and snow covered roads they stop well, steer well and are quiet on bare roads for winter tires. These tires are so good that I don't have an experience where they may have saved a crash. Michelin X Ice is a premium winter tire that I will use every year.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017

    I've been driving my truck for over 10 years and our truck has never handled the road so great. Yes it is noticeable. We have been through several brands but were disappointed time and time again. BF Goodrich is supposed to be a good tire but it left us very disappointed. We still have them on the front and it's only a year old but they are wearing out fast but we will have to wait because Michelin Tires are a bit more expensive and I bought 4 for the rear 6 months ago, and the very day we put them on I could tell the difference. When we put the camper on for our vacation it wasn't mushy like the BF Goodrich. I've been using them for 6 months now.

    The price of the Michelin used to make me run but when compared to the price I was paying for BF Goodrich and the huge difference in quality I will never go back. Not to mention the fact that back there are tires for three years with road side service. I'm just bummed I didn't bite the bullet and make the switch sooner. If there was some way to describe how much better my truck handles with the Michelins on the rear it's amazing. I can't wait to get them on the front but will have to. After all they are pricey and I still have some miles left on the front.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2017

    I have a 1/2 ton truck and this is the 1st time I have been able to afford Michelin Tires, and I am not disappointed in them. I've been using them for 20000 miles now. They grip the road great and are very smooth riding. I have had several other brands of tires and these are definitely the best.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2017

    It's soft, comfortable and quiet, and they have quality reputation. It's expensive but don't lose pressure as easily as other tires we own. The quiet comfort is most important to us. There are better handling sports tires out there but these are more biased on low noise and softer for ride comfort. They have remained quiet for the 1st 10k miles at least and feel like they don't have any significant tire pressure loss issues even when the car is sitting.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    I use Michelin's rain guard tires because of their great traction in wet conditions and they perform excellently. I have used them for 2 years now and it's a great tire. I have tried a lot of other brands of tire but I go back to Michelin. They just outwear the others.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2017

    I got the Premier LTX due to its traction and noise. I'm getting four new ones on 9/14. I ordered these based on published specifications and based on the satisfaction we've had with the four Michelins we've been running for the last four years. Simply overall satisfaction.

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    Michelin Tires Company Information

    Company Name:
    Michelin
    Address:
    P.O. Box 19001
    City:
    Greenville
    State/Province:
    SC
    Postal Code:
    29602
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.michelinman.com