To the OP:

This is common with Michelins, I have the same issue but to a lesser degree. Michelin has factories all over the world, and sometimes the end results are different. The front tires come from a factory in Thailand, the rears from a factory in the US.

My advice - Keep'em

Lou

 

Probably not as weird as when I am vacuuming my backyard. I have those rubber "eco tiles" that look like pavers, and I am very meticulous about keeping them clean.

 

Interesting, I will take a look at them and see if they are from different countries...

 

Haha! Yeah you win

 

Putting the design variation aside, I'd also say keep them. I tried many tire brands over the years, and Michelins are always the best.

 

Oh I would stay with Michelin’s, I have to if I don’t want to pay for another set of tires lol

 

I think i'd get a +0 or +1 front size tire to have a flatter/fatter sidewall to more match the back.

 

So I looked at them and sure enough the rears are made in France and the fronts are made in Thailand. I would think the design would be the same no matter where they were made.

 

I'd swap them out........for me that'd be issue.

 

I guess technically they are different designs because of the different tire size. Same brand name tire however. I think Toyota uses these types of tires in some of the cars. Didn’t know there was such a difference.

 

I’m picky so I would definitely change them out. I would probably go with non-run flats personally.

 

I just hope they don’t have the same issue....

 

When you take it in, show them & mention to them to get it handled.......

 

perhaps try to see some tires locally if possible or good pics online of each size.

 

Oh I’ll look at them before they get mounted.

Ive looked for pictures online, it doesn’t look like the MXM4 has this issue in this size.