Purchased new 2007 Acura Rdx in July 2007 with Michelin Pilot tires. On 5/5/08 with less than 14,000 miles, experienced sidewall blowout on I-270 in Maryland while traveling under the speed limit (traffic). Purchased new tire at Acura. I was told it was caused by running over something in the road (which I don't recall doing). 8/22/08 noticed another tire was low on air. There was a small hole in the tread area so the tire was repaired at local shop. Again was told I ran over something. On November, experienced blowout with a large hole in the sidewall while traveling at highway speed on I-70 in Maryland. Brought car to Acura again and was told I was just unlucky and again, ran over "something" in the road. At this point, I had now replaced two tires and had a third repaired. On December 5, I drove to Pennsylvania. The car sat parked all day. At night, when I went out, the remaining two original tires were both flat. I had to stay overnight and wait until morning. I found a local tires plus an purchased four new Bridgestone tires as I did not feel the michelins were safe. In 17 months, with 22,000 miles on the vehicle, I have purchased 6 tires and spent over $1400. I drive mostly highway on well maintained and heavily traveled roads. I don't speed or drive recklessly. The vehicle is kept in my garage overnight and had been serviced regularly at Acura. In over 30 years of driving, I have only had one other flat tire. I have had 4 in 7 months. All 4 of the original Michelin tires gave out. I am fortunate that I was not injured but I am convinced the tires are defective and dangerous.

- Frederick, MD, USA