XX Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 hey ya'll, i just noticed approx 1 inch lines running perpendicular to the end of my tread running inward (towards the center of the tire). Now I say lines because it seems they are neither raised or cut. If I had to choose one over the other I was say cut, and that is why i am writing. do any of ya'll out there have the same lines? am i just noticing something that's been there since i got the tires? or is this a sign of wear. or is this a sign of defect? my riding style has changed since my 53 miles one way commute is usuall high speed (80mph+) no stop and go combined with my weekend fun in the canyons. i've noticed the same lines on the back too :cool: bueller? anybody? tia davidw 2002xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Yes they are there,more noticable when tire is warm. It is Michelins equivalent of platinium wire in dollar bills. Michelin had problem with fake tires in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I know it is suppose to be in the garage.Where can I get those-Fast. I went to Sears-no luck.Home depot,Office Depot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Fuck posted in wrong place .Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideonXX Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I run a Sport on the front and haven't seen a line----but---on the Road on the rear---yes, it is there--no problem. Seems like there was a tread about it some time ago--that kept me from getting nervous about it. Happy trails kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 i just noticed on my front, that there is now a noticeable (i'll call it noticeable because i'm not positive it wasn't there before) similiar 'cracked looking' line running thru the centerline (but off center) of the tire. same hairline cracked looking. and it's raised a little. and it's definitely off center. makes for interesting high speed freeway rain groove chasing! :shock: and it's been cold as hell lately and i see these lines in my front where as I've seen them only when warm before. I'm actually at about 7k for the front and the back tire. Done mostly highway commute miles with this set, and am starting to get a flat spot in the back. - Can't believe I'll probably end up replacing both at the same time! Decent mileage though. anybody else experiencing this centerline hairline crack in their fronts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 I have about 150 miles on mine and noticed even before they were mounted these cracks (more like siping) that you speak of. I figured they were there for some reason as they are in a specific pattern opposite the tread. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 2, 2004 Author Share Posted December 2, 2004 yeh, i'm cool with those. it's the one running parallel with the sidewall, not down the center but just off center... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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