The front left tire went flat after vehicle was sitting for a month, and the front right tire blew out while driving because of cracks in the sidewall. Also, the 2 rear tires developed cracks in the sidewall.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

While driving at 30 mph consumer realized that the vehicle was riding on a flat tire. Upon closer inspection consumer found that the tire had numerous splits on the inside sidewall. Also, consumer noticed that metal was exposed in some of the splits. Consumer took the vehicle to the tire dealer, who admitted that the tires were defective, but would not replace the tires free of charge. The same thing happened in 2002, but all of the tires were replaced free of charge. The manufacturer was aware of the problem.

- Louisville, KY, USA

While home on leave, my son had a flat. Upon taking the tire off, we discovered the inside separating. Almost like a slit on the inside walls. Upon further inspection, all four tires were the same. We had to replace all four. These are the Eagle rsa, high performance tires, with less than 20000 miles on them. Four blowouts waiting to happen.

- Belfry, KY, USA

Sidewall failure of tubeless radial right front tire. Michelin "Pilot" xse hx mxm4 225/45 R17 treadwear: 300 temperature: A traction: A tire was properly inflated and had only 8,190 miles (oem). Mounted on a 2002 VW Jetta gls. Dot #: B98ah5bx3801 tread depth upon removal was 8/32" no prior damage to vehicle, I.e., steering linkage, struck pot holes, crashes, etc...no perceivable contributing factors other than workmanship/material defect. I covet similar information, I.e., consumer problems/complaints. I am a public safety employee (state trooper) and I have extensive training in traffic homicide investigation/traffic crash reconstruction. If you read this and feel that you experienced the same problem, please email me at: Dmdjer2911@yahoo.com.

- Jacksonville, AL, USA