Michelin Quality Control

[JRSully]

I too have been a devoted Michelin customer, always "paid up for good tires". Honestly, I never even thought about a tire being "out of round". Out of balance.? I guess that depends on who's working the machine and paying attention at the tire store, if you don't own a tire machine you are at their mercy. I normally buy my Michelin tires at Costco, usually a good deal when they are on sale, free nitrogen fill anytime, free rotation, free repair. Haven't had any issues that I can see, but would love to have a tire machine to mess around with...

[napa68]

Within the last 9 months, I installed a set of Michelin's on a 2000 Chevy 1500 truck I sold. They were 265/75R-16's and I thought they were excellent. I don't think I used anymore than 2.5oz total weight on each. They were smooth and spot on for runout. I cannot say that for BFG's anymore.

Tire Rack will replace the tire(s) with little or no hassle. I had a similar problem with some Continental's I bought for my personal GMC Denali

[67since67]

You made me look Lynn!

Last April I bought 275/50R22 DefenderLTXM?S summer tires for my DD Silverado 1500. One at 1/2 oz, 2 at 1oz and one at 1.5oz. Superior ride/quiet to the OEM GY's that are back on for winter. Made in USA.

In December I bought LT265/60R 20 Defender LTX M/S load range E for the 2500 HD. 2 at 2 1/2 oz, one at 4 oz and one 5 1/2 oz. Only drove it a couple miles since but noticeable ride/quiet over the OEM GY's.

Maybe larger sizes beget more balance weight??

My second generation old school tire/alignment shop is a Tire Rack approved installer and delivers directly there. They would let me know if there were issues with new tires. I've gotten calls regarding Coker repro stuff.

German cars, one came with Continentals that I replaced at 26K because I couldn't take the noise!

Others including the last Audi came with Michelin Pilot Sport in rubber band sizes. Never an issue. - Bill W