Who has got Michilen Tyres? Better Check.

[Kat00]

http://www.reuters.com/article/tnBasicIndustries-SP/idUSL1579959020070615

[MATTK6]

that's a bugger

[juiced-r1]

So where can I get a free new tyre? My front PP is almost GOOOONE! :lmao:

[twitcher]

That's perfect, now I've got a real excuse when I'm laying on my back in the mud at EC tomorrow. Brand new set of PP put on yesterday, what timing.

[jasonbw]

I've emailed Michelin here but I expect it not to apply to us. Will let you know if I hear back...

We get the tyres built from Spain, not the French factory, so our codes will be like HBCW979T. Not the effected 6UCW979T's

Still to confirm, but Michelin are vey specific its only for tyres marked "Made in France" and with the 6U prefix. We should be fine. The issue was front tyre delaminating.. yuk.

[Kat00]

It appears this only applies to tyres from the US AND Europe.

Isn`t that ironic. I just got a PM from the Admin at gixxer.com
I won the monthly give a way from them for May.......A set of Pilot Powers.

[Johnny]

It appears this only applies to tyres from the US AND Europe.

Isn`t that ironic. I just got a PM from the Admin at gixxer.com
I won the monthly give a way from them for May.......A set of Pilot Powers.
Id still be claiming them :mod_smilie_rockwoot

a bit more info



Michelin to Recall Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 Front Motorcycle Tyres


15/06/07

(STOKE-ON-TRENT – 15 June 2007) – Michelin has launched a campaign to recall its Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 front motorcycle tyres with “Made in France” markings. An examination of these tyres showed a possible defect in the tread due to a manufacturing irregularity. No cases of pressure loss have been reported and no accidents have occurred.

Because customer safety is its primary concern, Michelin has decided as a precaution to replace certain 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and Michelin Pilot Power front tyres, which can be identified by the following markings on the sidewall:

* a “Made in France” label
* DOT 6UCW 980T or DOT 6UCW 979T

These tyres will no longer be sold by dealers.

A special telephone number for consumers has been set up to provide customers with information about the campaign and will be operational on Monday 18 June from 8.30 a.m.

The telephone numbers are:

UK : 0800 454774
Republic of Ireland: 0044 (0)1782 401535
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So, not only affecting the us and europe, those with them markings and ade in france, mine from spain so cant claim my new tyre :mad:

[Irena]

:confused1: I bought 2CT two weeks ago, and must say its the best tyre I ever had !!!!

He he, Im not giving it back :ayyy:

[Wiccad]

Their are some made in france tyres in Aus that are appart of this batch,
I know of on shop at least that has sold them as supplied by the distributor in Aus. Check your front tyres people, mine are spanish.

[Irena]

Their are some made in france tyres in Aus that are appart of this batch,
I know of on shop at least that has sold them as supplied by the distributor in Aus. Check your front tyres people, mine are spanish.

Eh, my luck with tyres as usually :(

My 2CT is made in bloody France :( :thinking:

[dilbee]

I just not long ago brought a pilot for the front and its made in Spain. So im guessing its OK?

[VINNIE]

I'll have to check my bike out tomorrow arvo.I am house sitting for a mate atm and my bike is back at my place.

Thanks for all the info guys

[Marcus]

Eh, my luck with tyres as usually :(

My 2CT is made in bloody France :( :thinking:

Check the batch numbers.

If yours need to be recalled I (personally) would consider doing a track day on them, then getting them replaced...

Delaminating tyres are no joke, so weigh up the pro's and con's before hand.

[jasonbw]

hmmm... front tyre delaminating into T1 at Eastern Creek... no chance would I risk it, at best youd still be thinking about it all day which is dangerous enough. Its not worth getting every cent from yours tyres in normal use, they're too important.

[discobob]

I have used the Made in France tyres in Australia before. They are generally the better quality ones that end up on front end supersport bikes.
A couple of years ago they made out they were the same tyre as the Spanish ones but they were different on track.
They used to be made in smaller sections giving a better quality control at the factory.
If I had a recalled tyre on my bike there is no way I would be tipping into any corner, my self preservation wouldn't let me.

[Marcus]

Check the batch numbers.

If yours need to be recalled I (personally) would consider doing a track day on them, then getting them replaced...

Delaminating tyres are no joke, so weigh up the pro's and con's before hand.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7938/11772597018ft0tyres001ly5.jpg

Im still standing by my initial comment

[jasonbw]

Yep, each to their own.. anyway..

NEWS FROM MICHELIN....

Tomorrow there will be a press release stating a recall of the PP 2CT fronts with the matching numbers.
So if you havent already visited your local bike shop and rummaged through their used tyre pile then you've missed your chance <evil grin>

JasonBW

[dilbee]

now theres an idea! forget about those nobbies that people always want, go for the pilots. lol

[Irena]

Check the batch numbers.

If yours need to be recalled I (personally) would consider doing a track day on them, then getting them replaced...

Delaminating tyres are no joke, so weigh up the pro's and con's before hand.

Stupid, stupid, stupid me :BangHead:
didn't really pay attention, my 2CT is rear NOT FRONT, sorry:(
But hey, I am a woman, I can make a mistake:p

[MadHatter]

I have bought michelin's with the made in france stamp in sydney before.
They always feel different to the spanish ones.

[jasonbw]

Thats what I heard, apparently some supersport riders are selective to that, they only pick the made in france ones!
anyway, best all check, even though the recall is for PP 2CT's I'd be kicking up if I had the PP standards with the made in france and that recalled product code.

[Marcus]

I have bought michelin's with the made in france stamp in sydney before.
They always feel different to the spanish ones.

What were the diffferences?

Didnt you do a 45 at EC on PP's? Ahh :n: (joke, hmm or was it someone else?)

I remember a lot of people OS said the 2CT's didnt give any feedback compared to PP's in the front- I think one guy said he lowsided becuase of this but we all know people dont always tell the truth and variables are variables.

Either way, im going corsa III's next or racetech's depending on the season.

[discobob]

I think untill you start doing under 37's at the creek you would not notice any difference between them.

[jasonbw]

yes you would.. they're dearer :) :)

[dilbee]

Stupid, stupid, stupid me :BangHead:
didn't really pay attention, my 2CT is rear NOT FRONT, sorry:(
But hey, I am a woman, I can make a mistake:p

the smaller tyre is the front! lol