cbr954rr Posted July 7, 2019 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 at 08:37 PM (edited) So yesterday when backing into a parking spot I hit the curb lightly. It was lightly enough that the rim never made contact with the curb. But it ripped the sidewall, right down to the cords. The tires have literally 11,000kms on them. So luckily I only have to replace the one! Point of this post, is be careful these tires seem to have soft sidewalls. My buddy who was with me and I couldn’t believe it ripped But it did. Edited July 7, 2019 at 08:43 PM by cbr954rr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted July 7, 2019 at 10:37 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 at 10:37 PM What air pressure were you using? I recommend 50 psi with Energy Savers and less likely to have that happen. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr954rr Posted July 7, 2019 at 10:54 PM Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 at 10:54 PM I run 38psi. I have had higher but rides too rough. At the end of the day I was my fault. But I’m going to to call Michelin and see if they give me any kind of credit towards the new I had the dealer order. I’m not super hopeful but it’s worth the call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr954rr Posted July 14, 2019 at 01:58 AM Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 at 01:58 AM Well I had a great conversation with one of Michelin customer reps on Monday, and I’m happy to report they replaced the tire as a courtesy. I have always bought Michelin tires starting with the Xones years ago. For both my cars and sport bikes. Thank you Michelin, and I highly recommend this company for all you tire needs! For many different reasons. John Earley jeff_h and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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