After 2 sets of Michelin tires for my C5 had cracking problems I do not buy their excuse as why brand new Michelin tires are cracked even before the C7s are sold.

Michelin engineer Lee Willard who is the tire manufacturers’ liaison with the Corvette engineering team made the following statement :

“This winter has been extremely harsh in much of the country and some recently shipped Corvette tires may exhibit cracking.

In general, summer tires should never be driven on or moved in temperatures under 20°F because they may crack.

Tires should be carefully inspected at the dealership before taking delivery of a vehicle.
Never use a tire with freeze cracks, breaks, or damage to the sidewall or tread.

For those residing in colder climates, Corvette owners should have a plan for vehicle storage during cold winter months.

If your garage drops below 20°F regularly, consider removing tires and storing them inside.
If you live in colder climates and want to drive your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F we strongly recommend investing in a set of winter or all-season tires.” ( so just paying for a new C7 owners should blow money on another set of rims, sensors and tires just so Michelin tires do not crack to shit)

Many of the Z06s that were recently built ended up sitting outside in either the plant’s lot or at their secondary storage location in Spring Hill, TN as the cars underwent their quality checks prior to shipping, yet are still getting to dealers and tires are already cracked !