"curious" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
news:33d29236.0309151351.71e04722@posting.google.c om...
> Hello,
> I've got a 2002 accord with 18,000
> miles.
>
> I've the original Michelin tires.
> I've some uneven treadwear and a few
> brown lines (look like stitch marks) going
> around the tire.

Have you been rotating your tires every 5-7K miles? That may have reduced
the uneven treadwear. However, you may also have an issue with alignment -
have that checked before you put on a new set of tires.

But yes, even the OEM tires have some sort of warranty I believe, so you
could try calling up Michelin to see what they can do for you. I suspect
not much. Besides, the OEM Michelins (MXV4+ Energy) are pretty bad overall,
so I would actually be happy at this point as it would give me an excuse to
get rid of them. Dunlop SP A2 would be a good alternative. But before you
do invest in new tires, like I said, be sure your alignment and suspension
are all intact.

Cheers,

Pete