Tire Sidewall problems of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle has two michelin eagle 102 tires, size 215/60r16. The tires were rotated after 5,000 miles. The contact noticed that the sidewalls have begun to crack significantly. He is concerned that the tires will fail due to the cracks. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 8,200. Updated 03/12/09. Updated 03/16/09.

: the contact stated, the three tires on the newly purchased vehicle had cracks on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the sidewall of tire cracking was not a safety issue. The tires have not been replaced. The tires were inspected and it was determined that the tires were dry rotted. The tires were cracking aorund the rim. Updated 12/15/06.

I purchased a new 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS with michelin tires. The tires are weather cracking already after only half a year and with 4350 miles.

Rf tire exhibited blister on sidewall. America's tire in roseville, CA stated it was not a manufacturer's defect, but the fault of driver. Hence tire was not replaced free under warranty, but replaced at half price.