ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
Wild Enduros were only 'invented' in 2018, so that would be the max age of them.
Youngsters compared to some tyres hanging in a shop for years.
Not as if Michelin is a rubber noob either.
Michelin Wild Enduro issue [Warranty?]
- Thread starter Ezkaton
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Youngsters compared to some tyres hanging in a shop for years.
Not as if Michelin is a rubber noob either.
Flow-Rider
Burner
2 years isn't ancient for an MTB tyre in my opinion, before covid came along runout model MTBs could have sat on the floor of the LBS for a year alone. I have 6 older bikes, 5 are mtbs, and I don't replace the tyres every 6 months, generally the front tyres always last a few years. This Canis is a 26" so I would guess it may have been old stock to start with.
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Haakon
has an accommodating arse
That was my argument, but I was told the Michelin rep wouldnt care because they could have been left in the sun... And I was also told not to bother because they were a Wiggle purchase.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Pulled these off yesterday and put the Continentals on. I was going to offer these FTGH is someone wanted to try them out for a bit, but I think they're better off in the bin...
Realistically they likely wouldn't have catastrophically failed any time soon, but I got sick of looking at them and I didnt quite trust them.
Also, the front tyre went rock hard on the knobs, it was getting a bit sketchy on the hardpack - the new Conti was sooooooo much gripper around sandy Stromlo.
Realistically they likely wouldn't have catastrophically failed any time soon, but I got sick of looking at them and I didnt quite trust them.
Also, the front tyre went rock hard on the knobs, it was getting a bit sketchy on the hardpack - the new Conti was sooooooo much gripper around sandy Stromlo.
Jpez
Down on the left!
Jeez looking at those side knobs you’ve barely ridden them! Or not to their full potential anyway. I’ve had 3 sets of WE’s so far and the only niggle I’ve got is the paint on the logo smears off quite easy with rock contact.
you guys definitely got some duds there but it’s certainly not indicative from my experience of the quality of their tires.
you guys definitely got some duds there but it’s certainly not indicative from my experience of the quality of their tires.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Probably both
They did bugger all kms over the year following "the crash" of course...
moorey
call me Mia
MagiX compound?
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Yep, MagiX2. They started a pretty hard compound, they got harder...
Still got a 5 year old DH2 on the back of the Trance and its still fine, although getting a bit bald!
moorey
call me Mia
Do you think maybe you aren't riding enough?
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
I know I'm not, not by a long shot! In my defence though, that DH2 hung on the wall of the shed for 3 years... And I split the riding over 3 bikes.
Anyhoo, glad newer WE are made better. I sure did like them when they were new.
birddog69
Likes Bikes and Dirt
They are great touring tires. My wife and I used them on our hardtails on a 5 month, 11,000 kms ride the length of the Andes in 2019. Pretty shitty gravel roads and they were fine. Only used one set. Cons: only take tubes. You will get punctures.
Ezkaton
Eats Squid
I got an update from Pushys on my tyres.
Michelin claim it's from sitting there unused for a prolonged period... Which is in line with some others' comments - but still a bit shit considering no other tyres have ever done this no matter the time frame of being unused... On or off the bike.
Great tyres when new, but really disappointing from such a high profile company in the rubber world.
Even my riding shoe soles (NW Clan) and car tyres (Pilot Sport 4) are Michelin and they're both fantastic!
Michelin claim it's from sitting there unused for a prolonged period... Which is in line with some others' comments - but still a bit shit considering no other tyres have ever done this no matter the time frame of being unused... On or off the bike.
Great tyres when new, but really disappointing from such a high profile company in the rubber world.
Even my riding shoe soles (NW Clan) and car tyres (Pilot Sport 4) are Michelin and they're both fantastic!
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Thats utter bullshit... Its from a poorly selected rubber compound that degrades quickly. Used or unused is irrelevant - in fact unused should last longer because its not getting sunlight UV on it!
Its making me wonder whether I should throw $800 worth of Michelins on the Alfa and get the Pirellis.
Flow-Rider
Burner
Straight rubber deteriorates really fast, and they introduce additives to slow the process down.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Yep, by compound i mean the overall brew of synthetic and natural materials.
I think it was likely just a factory problem - QC. New production line maybe, someone messed up somewhere. Which is all fine, it happens - but this automatic "blame the consumer" approach annoys me.
moorey
call me Mia
In their defences…consumers are largely flogs, and multi year old tyres really can’t be considered up for warranty in a sane world.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
No argument there. Except these were cracking up when 12 months old...
moorey
call me Mia
If you’re not wearing out tyres in less than 12 months, get back in the truck.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Sigh. Sadly you're right...If you’re not wearing out tyres in less than 12 months, get back in the truck.