Michelin tires on Accord 2002

[curious]

Thanks for all the responses.

I have a Michelin XSE Radial tires on
the 2002 Accord LX (18,0000)

I called up the dealer and they say
that they don't warrant these tires since
they are the originals.

I also called up a Michelin authorized
dealer, NTB, and they neither want to
provide any "proration" on it.

The tires only have 18,000 miles.

I am just out of luck or is there
anything else to try?

Thank you!!

 

[DH]

Thanks for all the responses.

I have a Michelin XSE Radial tires on
the 2002 Accord LX (18,0000)

I called up the dealer and they say
that they don't warrant these tires since
they are the originals.

I also called up a Michelin authorized
dealer, NTB, and they neither want to
provide any "proration" on it.

The tires only have 18,000 miles.

I am just out of luck or is there
anything else to try?

Thank you!!

Yes, go to tirerack.com and buy some quality tires, your car will handle, brake, and drive better, and you'll have a better chance of avoiding an accident in the next near miss you experience.

 

[TL]

Yes, go to tirerack.com and buy some quality tires, your car will handle, brake, and drive better, and you'll have a better chance of avoiding an accident in the next near miss you experience.

When he asked for options, I assume he knows he could simply buy new tires. My advice is 1) look in your glove box / original papers to see if there's a Michelin guide and warranty book, and then 2) contact a Michelin area / factory rep. If you have a warranty book, you may be able to simply take that to the tire dealer.

Keep in mind, however, that even if you do get a prorated warranty, you aren't going to get free tires and the prorated benefit will be applied to a new set of Michelins. . If you like Michelins (though i can't imagine you would want another set after this experience), it'll give you a discount on a new set. However, Michelins are expensive. You may find that purchasing a set of a competing tire that is less expensive is not that different from a discount Michelin price. In other words, unless you do want another set of Michelins, all the work might not really provide much benefit to you.

 

[DH]

When he asked for options, I assume he knows he could simply buy new tires. My advice is 1) look in your glove box / original papers to see if there's a Michelin guide and warranty book, and then 2) contact a Michelin area / factory rep. If you have a warranty book, you may be able to simply take that to the tire dealer.

Keep in mind, however, that even if you do get a prorated warranty, you aren't going to get free tires and the prorated benefit will be applied to a new set of Michelins. . If you like Michelins (though i can't imagine you would want another set after this experience), it'll give you a discount on a new set. However, Michelins are expensive. You may find that purchasing a set of a competing tire that is less expensive is not that different from a discount Michelin price. In other words, unless you do want another set of Michelins, all the work might not really provide much benefit to you.

That was my point, even if you get the prorate, quality Michelins are still going to cost you more money (and more hassle) than just buying new tires.