Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Buick Lesabre

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2002 Buick Lesabre. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Buick Lesabre

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
6
Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Buick Lesabre

The Tire problem

On may 2, 2026, I received a letter by mail from kumho tires regarding a set of tires that I purchased, in December 2023; dot # 2222 and 2223, size, 225/60 r16 98t. In their letter they state that tires with dot #'s ranging from 0421-0523 were recalled.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Before leaving to college station to go visit our daughter we stopped at discount tier to have the tire pressure checked. During the check the tech noticed that the right front tire had a very noticeable bulge and was told that the tires walls were beginning to separate.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Lesabre equipped with michelin harmony tires, tire size p225/60r/16. The contact stated the sidewalls on the drivers rear and front passenger side were breaking away from the tire. During a state inspection, the inspector confirmed that the tire was separating.   Read details...


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