Over the past 5 years Michelin has had issues with cracking. We've never received any explanation from them as to a cause, and we, as a Michelin dealer, have replaced quite a few tires under warranty because of it. Personally, I would contact Michelin North America and explain your case to them. This is why tires that are stored in a garage can still get tire cracks: electric motors can create ozone that degrades the rubber in tires. This type of tire sidewall cracking is sometimes called ozone cracking or weathering. As a tire continues to degrade and dry out, dry rot can occur. Chemicals can also cause cracked tires.
Michelin Tires Cracking On Side Walls
I just replaced all 4 tires on my 2000 Olds Silhouette (van).
All 4 tires had heat cracks between each tread all the way around.
At first I saw small cracks starting, then after a few months and one trip down to MB, South Carolina and back (2200K miles) those small cracks all joined up (end to end).
Those tires only had about 35k miles on them on tires with a 75k expected life.
None of the mileage was done on any road other than asphalt.
Are high speed driving and UV rays the only reason for this failure?
I have BF Goodrich Precepts on now and find these great for holding the road in heavy rain.
Plus, they are quieter than the old ones (which turned out to be noisy from the get go).