17 February 2026

Michelin X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z, size: 355/50R22.5, load/speed index:156K

Product Identifiers

To see if your tyre is subject to this recall, check for the following stencilled onto the tyre sidewall:

  • 355/50R22.5 X Multi Z
  • or 355/50R22.5 X Line Energy Z 

156K is the load/speed index, also on the sidewall.

Check the last four digits of the 13-digit alphanumeric Department of Transportation (DOT) code on the Tyre sidewall, as shown in the first image on this page. 

Numbers between 0123 and 0825 are tyres manufactured between week 01 of 2023 and week 02 of 2025 are subject to this recall and should be inspected (see 'What to do...').

Affected tyres were sold by the following retailers:

Retailer Dates sold
Advantage
Hamilton - Kahikatea Drive
01/04/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage
Otahuhu - Great South Road
01/04/2023 - 31/12/2025
Tartan Tyres 
Pukekohe
01/05/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Gore
02/06/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Sockburn
07/08/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Otorohanga
24/08/2023 - 31/12/2023
SuperTyre
Christchurch
07/12/2023 - 01/06/2024
Advantage
Tyres BOP - Newton Street
01/02/2025 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres Bell
Block
04/02/2025 - 31/12/2025
TyreConnect 
Silverdale
12/02/2025 - 01/06/2025
Keller Tyres 
Pukekohe
04/08/2025 - 31/12/2025

The Hazard!

There is a potential occurrence of a circumferential crack in the sidewall area at the bar code field, which could present a risk of rapid pressure loss.

This is a proactive and precautionary measure, as no product has experienced pressure loss to date.

What to do...

If your tyre is subject to this recall (see 'Product Identifiers'), you can inspect the tyre yourself using the guidance in the second image on this page:

  • Locate the bar code field next to the serial number
  • If there is no crack or rubber lip at the bar code field, the tyre is fine and can stay on the vehicle for further use.
  • If there is a crack or rubber lip at the bar code field, the tyre needs to be replaced.

If you are uncomfortable doing the inspection yourself, contact the Michelin dealer where you purchased the tyre to arrange a visit from a Michelin representative. 

If a replacement is required, this can also be arranged through your Michelin dealer.

Product Identifiers

To see if your tyre is subject to this recall, check for the following stencilled onto the tyre sidewall:

  • 355/50R22.5 X Multi Z
  • or 355/50R22.5 X Line Energy Z 

156K is the load/speed index, also on the sidewall.

Check the last four digits of the 13-digit alphanumeric Department of Transportation (DOT) code on the Tyre sidewall, as shown in the first image on this page. 

Numbers between 0123 and 0825 are tyres manufactured between week 01 of 2023 and week 02 of 2025 are subject to this recall and should be inspected (see 'What to do...').

Affected tyres were sold by the following retailers:

Retailer Dates sold
Advantage
Hamilton - Kahikatea Drive
01/04/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage
Otahuhu - Great South Road
01/04/2023 - 31/12/2025
Tartan Tyres 
Pukekohe
01/05/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Gore
02/06/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Sockburn
07/08/2023 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres
Otorohanga
24/08/2023 - 31/12/2023
SuperTyre
Christchurch
07/12/2023 - 01/06/2024
Advantage
Tyres BOP - Newton Street
01/02/2025 - 31/12/2025
Advantage Tyres Bell
Block
04/02/2025 - 31/12/2025
TyreConnect 
Silverdale
12/02/2025 - 01/06/2025
Keller Tyres 
Pukekohe
04/08/2025 - 31/12/2025