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Tire wear with Michelin MXV4

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Thumbs down Tire wear with Michelin MXV4

After having my first 5000 miles service, I noticed that there is some wear on the outside edges of my front two tires. I have michelins on my other SUV and noticed the same wear after 35-40,000 miles. The alignment seems fine! I'm honestly dumb founded! I've never had this problem or concern after only 5000 miles! Any suggestions?????
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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i am pretty sure you've checked the tire pressure.. but y don't u trying going 3~5 psi higher than the manual recommendation of 30 psi..?
MAYBE it's ur driving?
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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My PSI is usually 3-4 higher then recommended specs. Driving is causal, with 50% city and 50% highway!
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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I had the same issue with Michelin X-One on my previous car. So I increased the front tire pressure by another 3 psi and problem solved. Maybe it's just a Michelin thing.
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