Valentino and the other MotoGp Michelin riders are not the only ones to suffer from the quality of their tires. Our PMP friend Almos has found the following picture of a Pilot, showing the consequences of some sort of manufacturing defect. As reported by autochannel.com the recall affects the 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and Michelin Pilot Power front tires with the label "Made in France" and the marking DOT 6UCW 980T or DOT 6UCW 979T.
Last night we were watching again the Donington race in Matchless sipping some charming Stella Artois when Naim shouted ... I swear that my Supercorsa are better than those Michelin, and I bet that I could hook Vale up with a better price ...(LOL).
A company wants to be in MotoGp to give worldwide visibility to its products and services but when at racing and street level people start losing trust, it's a major strategical problem to face for any corporation even for one of the biggest in the industry.
Picture source: gsxrboyz.com
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Thanks for the ugly picture, Almos! Unfortunately I have one of these tires on the track bike, but not in that condition. There is a recall, but at this stage it is slow going to get everything sorted out. Just waiting for Michelin to get information to the dealers and supply new tires. The 750 came with Bridgestones. Maybe I should stuck with them. Seems to work for Mr. Stoner!
We just got the info how to handle the recall. We have to take the affected tires apart(cut slice them) and send back to Michelin. They will pay for the labor and the cost of the tire. The customers have nothing to do but bring the bike in the shop and we do the rest. They will get new tires what not affected in the recall.
Almos #13
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