Open parking under sun and rain,bantai cornering 100kmh,frequently polish/wax, can be the cause of hardening. Mileage how much on that tyre?

The tire should not cracked due to hardening prematurely. Normally the shelf live for tires are 6 years. If you buy tires with manufacturing date on Jan 2000, then I think the warranty period will also no be from the date of purchase I presumed. The warranty also mentioned about climate and ozone effect. They can use this to say that the hardening was due to this factor

So the best is to get to Michelin authorized shop for confirmation but make sure you bought from Michelin authorized dealer in the first place or warranty not covered

1 picture tells a thousand words

mileage hitting about 30k km ... i thinks...

wat. sidewall IS the side surface

XM2 is made in Thailand and according to Michelin, it is designed for our tropical climate.

I can confirm that you are not the only one with the XM2 "micro-crack" issue. I'm having the same problem too. Googling thru the internet also will reveal that other ppl having the same problem.

This post has been edited by pokute: Jan 26 2015, 10:27 AM

unker every 10 months new set tire kasi.

hmmm... 1 fact to checks, buy michelin tyres will receive warranty card?

i went back to the shop (not sure is Michelin authorized dealer or not) to confirm, he said harden issue is not covered by warranty.

he even said if you're go Michelin centre (should refer to Michelin authorised shop) to confirm, you will not get warranty too.

i was mindf***ed then...

mine did not see such crack sign also.. got picture?

u post in their fb pages. they will ask u go find the dealer for checking.. then the dealer will "taichi" with u.. in the end, u need dig your own money for new tire.. just use for another few months.. do check the tire each time u travel for long distance. if u worry, just change the tire coz now tire price already drop.

This post has been edited by kokleong725: Jan 26 2015, 10:36 AM

Sudah buat 15k km rotation?yes the warranty is 6 years but most of tyre at 30k-50k mileage can be consider at the end of their comfort/perform lifespan already. U can go more than 50k km if the thread still ok but u will get heavier cornering,lose grip,and roaring/bising tyre.

Drillz updated in first post.

I did 20cent tread test too! Still good.

Yes, been constant doing rotation every 12k to 15k km.


Attached thumbnail(s)

Wow..6 years is it? i didnt know that either..

Ayam using PS3 and its the best tire ive ever use.

Toyo good or not?

This is what I said warranty statement mostly is just to attract consumer only. When it comes to compensation, they dig all kind of reasons to not paying.

I donno about warranty card but I think there isn't any. Read this statement:

Date of purchase is documented by new vehicle registration (where the tyres were fitted on a new vehicle) or original tyre sales invoice. If there is no proof of purchase, the warranty will be based on the date of manufacture.

Talk more on the new car purchased with tires. I think there is no warranty card given for any tire brand

Anyway I think the shop might not be 100% correct when saying hardening is not covered by warranty. This is a gray area. All tires can get hardened due to UV exposure, but how severe? You can probably see micro cracked on tire surface but still safe to use. Only Michelin can say how severe the crack is to justify. The shop can say whatever he likes. Most likely the person say like that to prove (by mere statement) that the shop is not cheating its customers. You can always go to authorized shop for confirmation. I don't think there is any charge in asking

Thanks for head up!

Feb cny balik Kampung... will decide by then!

put softlan. it will help to soften your tire.



This post has been edited by juicyliana: Jan 26 2015, 10:57 AM

PS3 ftw lah...

40000 KM still going strong. Rotate every 8000km. Excellent grip.

If not enough budget go for Yokohama or Dunlop.

ayam not fast n furious driver like unker...

Michelin always like that. crack or outshape if you don't drive alot.
it is good if you drive with higher mileage. or 3 years kaput.

shoot the crack picture c.. wanna compare.. mine is almost 50k d.. thread is still good..