Similar to my bubble, the resolution for which is still pending.

When you go to a Michelin dealer, they're going to tell you 'road hazard, not covered.'

Call Michelin itself, and they will tell you it's likely road hazard, not covered, but you will have to take it BACK to the dealer for an internal inspection. They have to take the tire off and look inside, and inspect the wheel for wheel damage (your wheel may visually be unmarred, but if you hit a pot hole it may be bent slightly).

Therein lies the rub...if the dealer does not have a replacement tire on hand, and he won't, do you put the damaged tire back onto the wheel to get home while waiting for an ordered tire (regardless who pays for it)?

I'm anticipating a best case scenario in my case from Michelin is a 50% reimbursement for my tire. Being told there will be no reimbursement at all is a very real possibility.

Good luck!