Comments on: Michelin Announces Motorcycle Tire Recall / Check Your Tires!

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:37:29 +0000

I have received at least one report of an accident due to the tread seperating with this tire.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:23:39 +0000

Sounds like a shit deal to me Greg. I would be pissed. 500 miles is a new tire that has just been broken in! Keep me posted on this. If you hear of any problems, or news, let me know and I will write an article!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:44:59 +0000

Oh crap. I am using Dunlop white walls on my Electra Glide! Has there been a recall or some kind of release from Dunlop? Have other people reported the problem? Let me know and I will post an article.

I looked at the picture at:
http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c9/creativehabits123/?action=viewÂ¤t=IMG_8246.jpg

and did not like what I saw. There was plenty of tread left on that tire. I have about 3k on a new rear and a bit more on a new front. I am going to inspect my tires first thing tomorrow. I am planning on riding up to Hollister for the Independence Day Rally!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:06:43 +0000

Great, I run Dunlops. Do you know which PN dunlops are having problems?

Norm.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:12:11 +0000

Experienced bikers usually know what tires they are running. Motorcycle tires do not last as long as car tires. I am a Metzler man myself!

By: Sandie[Member}

Sandie[Member} — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Good information Norm. I wonder how many riders even know what brand of tires they have on their motorcycles??

By: Greg Hendrickson

Greg Hendrickson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hello Norman,

I wanted to let you know that it is not only Michelin tires that have a problem. We experienced tread separation on a Dunlop D402 MU85B16 SW. See an example picture in the URL referenced above. Riders using Dunlop tires should also inspect their tires.

Greg Hendrickson

By: Greg Hendrickson

Greg Hendrickson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

We are using the DunlopÂ® Harley-DavidsonÂ® Tire Series - D402 MU 85B16 Blackwall 16" Rear PN 43329-04 for the Ultra-Classic (FLHTCUI).

By: Greg Hendrickson

Greg Hendrickson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The tire in the photos had about 500 miles on it. I bought it 5/31/07 and replaced it 6/15/07. I am not aware of a recall or any kind of a release from Dunlop. The only type of “news” I have been able to find so far is “allegations” of QC problems due to the strike. For example see

http://www.cyclespot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6064

The bummer of the deal was that no one covered the replacement cost. I was on the road when I had it replaced. The Dunlop warranty says “you should present the tire to the retailer from whom you bought the tire” and the H-D extended warranty only covers “road hazards”.

The bright side is the tire did not blow out so we were able to ride it to a dealer for replacement.

I sent the pictures to reinforce your advide to that riders should inspect their tires as a part of their safe riding practices.

By: randy

randy — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I had the michelin 120 70 17 2ct on the front and my dealer replaced it. Now I am experiencing problem with the rear and I am wondering if any one else is exp. the same thing.Almost precisely every two inches around the tire are little splits that run from the sidewall to the center of the tire.

By: discount tires

discount tires — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great warning for riders, in our business we call all of our clients regarding recalled tires on their cars/motorcycles. Despite our efforts we only get 30% of the people coming in to fix and replace the problem, people should take these recalls seriously.

By: tom smith

tom smith — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I bought the tire around 4-10-2008.the tire dot manf date
907 this tiree should not have dry rot so soon.what can i do.
I WANT DUNLOP TO REPLACE THE TIRE AT THERE COAST. IF THEY DONT
WHAT DO YOU THINK I NEED TO DO?