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The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The vehicle was equipped with Michelin ltx M/S tires, tire size 245/65/17. The contact stated that all four tires exhibited cracks on the sidewalls and shoulder area. The cracks appeared to be extremely larger along the shoulder of the tire. The vehicle was taken to an auto tire center for inspection. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,496. Updated 09/13/13
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The vehicle has Michelin ltx M/S tires, size P245/165/1R (na). While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side tread separated from the tire. One hundred miles after the first tire failure, the rear driver's side tread also separated from the tires. The tires have not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 94,000.
On 6/3/2008, I purchased 2 Michelin ltx M/S 245/65/17 tires for my 2003 GMC Envoy from, millennium autobody & service Inc., 1782 main St., brockton, MA 02304. On 10/22/2008 (after only 7969 miles) the tire blew out on the way to fl- had it been replaced in NY. The tire was shredded. On 11/10/2008 (after only 9557 miles ) the 2nd tire went flat- I was able to pull the SUV over quickly recognizing the same sounds and vibrations from 1st blow out. This tire was not shredded. There was no punctures/ cuts to the tire. The clerk at the tire kingdom in fl stated that it was a faulty tire valve stem that had caused the tire to fail. I called home, and my family advised me that there had been reports of bad valve stems on trucks and SUV's. I contacted the location where I purchased the tires to report the two tires failing- they requested that I bring the tires back when I came back to MA. I did not have the 1st tire- but I did get and still have the 2nd tire. Millennium autobody said they were going to talk to tire rep and get back to me- but it has been several weeks now and still no word. I was very fortunate that no one was injured during these 2 events- I fear that there are still faulty tire valves out there- that other consumers may not be aware of them.
While driving 70 mph, the left rear tire blew out. The driver attempted to steer the vehicle to the side of the road but the vehicle rolled over twice and landed upright. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises.
- Marco Island, FL, USA
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- Miami, FL, USA