Michelin pulls out tyres for sidewall defect

michelinLTX MS2TYRE manufacturer Michelin voluntarily recalls a range of tyres typically used on light trucks and SUVs, and including Latitude Tour, LTX M/S2 and radial LT2 units.

According to the manufacturer, the affected tyres may have a perforated sidewall, following a report from a retailer that some of the tyres have punctures and deflate quickly.

About 100,000 tyres will be pulled out, says Michelin.