Tire Sidewall Problems of Honda Element

Tires michelin xcx/apt 215/70 r16 dot hnxo ekfx 4405 when putting air in my tires on 3/21/2015 I found all four tire sidewalls had a lot of cracks (one inch and bigger) plus a lot of other tire failure problems. These were not notice by Honda dealer garage on tire rotation that was performed within the last six months. Neither had I notice this since that rotation, the tire tread on these tires are still good. I am aware that there were no recall and these tires have "expired" so to speak. My concern is that michelin tires had not warned me of this possible problem putting my family, myself and others on the road in danger. I want michelin to replace those tires. Anyone else having these tires should be told. I have photos.

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Goodyear tire (size- p215-70-r16) wrangler-hp-99s stock on 2004 Honda Element -4wd-ex-4at. Flat tire on interstate,traveled less than 1/4 mile after tire deflated. Changed tire went directly to residence about 2. 5 miles. I inflated the tire once I reached my residence to observe any air flow coming from a foreign object that I may have encountered on the interstate. Nothing noticeable in tread area. I turned the tire over to look at the back side of the tire and noticed 6 ripples(bubbles) on the tire. Tire destroyed. I actually called 14 different tire stores and every store informed me that this tire was not a stock item and asked me "why would I put these tires on my vehicle?" I said I didn't,this was a stock tire when I bought the vehicle in March,2005. Anyways, to make a long story short( no one) had this tires. Not even the car dealer criswell Honda. " everyone," "everyone will have to special order them. " so may I add if you buy one of these vehicles make sure any tire is available -after market- so you do not get stuck in this dilemma.

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Complaint received via e-mail. While riding about 60 mph on I-10, slidell, louisiana. Front passenger's side tire suddenly blew. Out. Rip was in sidewall, about 2 3/4 inches long (teardrop shape), bottom of teardrop at least 1/2 inch from tread. Other end of ripped ends in sidewall between m&s and p215. Had oil changed, and tires checked at royal Honda, metairie, la, before this trip. Plies tread: 2 polyester + 2 steel. Sidewall-2 polyester. Made in japan.