Resolved my problem today. Went to a Michellin dealer, took my tire off to inspect, there was a tear in my sidewall due to road hazard, Bottom line... SOL! $360 later for a new tire & NYS inspection. **** sucked, but I knew I hit a pothole, firgured I take a shot anyway. This won't be the only time, it will happen again, roads are **** around here!