Posted by John Harmon on August 14, 2009 at 08:07:48 from (65.55.67.192):
In Reply to: O/T Tire Failure posted by 37 chief on August 13, 2009 at 21:48:14:
I had a Motor Home [1972--1995] and was forced to use Michelin tires as they were the only one we could find that made 17" tires at that time. needless to say ,they were prone to seperation or cracks if you will of the side wall and tread rubber. These cracks in the carcase rubber would seperate all the way to the cords. It usually took about 2 years before this would happen,Numerous blow outs and flats while sitting in storage were the results of these poor tires. Got rid of the Motor Home and no more Michelins for me.I think if the tires were kept in use they may have gave satisfactory service. That is only a guess.A tire is made to go around not sit around.
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