08-30-2011, 04:55 PM
Keep tires from dry rotting and cracking; How to keep tires from dry rotting and cracking. Understanding the environmental causes of tire cracking and dry rotting. This simple task can keep you safe on the road, save you money, and keep your warranty valid. Get the right tires for your car or truck! Off to the local Michelin dealer. Not only did they say they wouldn't qualify for warranty ('too old'), they claimed the tires are find and the cracking is perfectly normal. 'If they aren't leaking, aren't vibrating, and you can't freely slip a quarter into the split, they are fine'.
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I read here...
http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showpost.php?p=149907&postcount=11
Michelin is acknowledging that excessive sidewall cracks aren't normal and they're offering a goodwill price adjustment on a set of new tires. If the tires do have sidewall cracks, Michelin may cover 50-75% of the cost of new tires.Anyone here has had their ATX's replaced and credited due to sidewall cracking?
My sidewalls are cracking, but my tires sit in the sun and are at the 40k mark.
I only did a short search and didn't find any recall/credit notice from Michelin.
http://sprinter-source.com/forum/showpost.php?p=149907&postcount=11
Michelin is acknowledging that excessive sidewall cracks aren't normal and they're offering a goodwill price adjustment on a set of new tires. If the tires do have sidewall cracks, Michelin may cover 50-75% of the cost of new tires.Anyone here has had their ATX's replaced and credited due to sidewall cracking?
My sidewalls are cracking, but my tires sit in the sun and are at the 40k mark.
I only did a short search and didn't find any recall/credit notice from Michelin.