Last week I received notice from Michelin North America that my claim I presented in writing on May 18 had been denied. I filed the claim because I had my warranty tire exploded on my cargo van resulting in about $5000. In damages. Michelin representative ritch townsend says that I at some point I hit something splitting the inner liner that over time caused the tread detachment. This did not happen! I am the only person that has drove this van with just 33,000. Miles. Area attorney's with defective tire litigation experience are personal "injury attorney's". no injury; no interest! this large tire manufacturer will not take responsibility for their defective tire until they are forced under judgement and then likely only after people have lost their lives! on 05/10/16 I was southbound in clearwater fl on hwy 19 when I heard a sudden explosion. Being in the furthermost right driving lane I pulled off onto the emergency lane at 12600 hwy 19. I found that the right rear tire had completely come apart and had badly beaten the rear panel of my van. After putting the spare tire on and getting back home I contacted Michelin consumer care and was told to take the tire to tire kingdom in dunedin for evaluation. The manager at this store in turn also talked to the Michelin representative explaining the tire was under warranty and the tread has detached. An offer was made at that time to replace the tire but I would have to leave the tire; my evidence of the cause of the vehicle damage. I declined the offer electing for the Michelin claims process. As requested I sent the defective tire to Michelin for a non-destructive test of the tire and requested that the tire be returned to me after inspection and I have since received the tire back in dunedin. I am convinced this tire tells a tale that will go unnoticed because nobody lost their life yet.

- Dunedin, FL, USA