Tire Sidewall problems of the 2005 Honda CR-V

I was getting an oil change and the attendant doing the change pointed out a problem with all four of my tires. The sidewalls had multiple cracks in them. Some are an inch long and look deep. The manager of the facility said they were caused by the sun. I contacted michelin and they seemed to agree. I don't believe it. All four tires had the same problem. I don't have my receipt any longer. The tires were purchased in fall of 2008. I think the cracks are dangerous and could result in a blowout. I read about 5 blowouts that occurred with these same style tires where the driver did not know what caused the blowout. Maybe the tires had cracks. Michelin does not make harmony tires anymore. At least, I couldn't find any for sale. Tread depth is about 7/32". I have photos that show the cracks well. I you want to see them, let me know.

Driving on freeway and pulled off to eat. When I pulled into tie restaurant the car handled funny so I checked the tires when I got out but they seemed ok. I came out from eating and the rear passenger tire was totally flat. On inspection the sidewall was blown out about 2-3 inches in a jagged pattern. Later looking at the tire at home there appeared to be another crack in the tire. I called bridgestone to replace the tire after my bridgestone dealer stated there was a problem with the tire and it was discontinued. They stated there was no problem with the tire. Also they stated that this tire was not the tire that came with the Honda Cr-v originally. They were not even able to find the tire in their system. I find this curious.

- the bridgestone dueler tire exploded. The contact was driving 72 mph . The weather conditions were dry. The contact has the damaged tire. The 2005 Honda crv had approximately 34,000 miles on it. The contact did not strike a road hazard. There were no warning signs or indicator lights. The vehicle started to swerve, and the tire exploded. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The original 4 tires o exploded except one which remained on the vehicle. The contact has had the other two tires replaced with the same bridgestone dueler tire. Updated 01/30/07. The consumer wrote in to say her last name and address had changed. Updated 09/06/07.

Daughter driving 2005 Honda Cr-v with about 1050 miles at about 70 mph on expressway. Right rear tire suddenly lost pressure causing abrupt vehicle deceleration. Tire is a bridgestone dueler h/t 684, oem. Although she got off road immediately, the outside sidewall of the tire was completely separated around the perimeter, with some areas looking almost like a clean knife cut. Tire pressure had been checked that morning. The rim was undamaged, and the inside wall of the tire had no damage. No nails were found in the tire, and both beads were still seated on the rim. Lucky it was the rear tire.