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11-15-2011, 01:46 PM | #4 |
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Agree, NOT normal. Start with your dealer.
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11-15-2011, 02:13 PM | #5 |
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This is from my local service manager. I've asked him for a regional service manager and/or Michelin contact. Any other suggestions? Thanks! ------Response to pictures from service manager: I have seen that before and on my own vehicle. I was puzzled and can logically say that the rough surface of the road or loose gravel could cause the damage. It appears that the tires are being scraped by something. Are these the front tires? Most of the scuffing on the edge of tires is caused while turning at slower speeds and the tires are giving you the traction to grip the pavement control the direction that you want the vehicle to travel. Sand also can cause traction loss that is rough on tires as well. |
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11-15-2011, 07:49 PM | #6 |
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If the tires are old, dried out
Would it have this effect on them ? How long was your car at the dealer?
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11-16-2011, 03:22 PM | #8 |
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Definitely doesn't look normal. With a May build date, tire age should not be an issue. That wouldn't be normal even if the tires were 4 years old. It does look most like some sort of damage. Maybe cold temperatures making the compound a bit more 'brittle'? But I'm guessing now, I don't even know if it is cold where you are. Strange for sure.
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11-16-2011, 06:02 PM | #9 | |
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