Tire Sidewall Problems in popular cars
Tire Sidewall problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Tire Sidewall problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Tire Sidewall problem of Chevrolet K2500
The car was a 1996 Chevrolet K2500. After 4 years and 22,000 miles , all 4 tires have developed sidewall cracks and are leaking air through those cracks. These are the trail mark lt245 x16 tires made by kelley springfield ( goodyear). They are on my chevy K2500 4x4 truck, always rotated and inflated to 40 lbs. When not carrying any loads. Tread wear is even with more than half life remaining. This problem occurred on 03/01/14.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Chevrolet Trailblazer
The car involved was a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext 370. Michelin latitude tour all season tires had significant cracking all the way around the circumference of the tire on the sidewall near the tread. Tires were 2 years old. Some superficial cracks others were deep and wide. 65,000 mile warranty, only 25,000 miles on the tires. Size p245/65r17 105t orwl. All four tires had significant damage. This tire sidewall issue occurred Aug. 10, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle was a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I have photos available of the tire in question. There are 3 separate pieces: the complete (intact tread), the inside sidewall and the outside sidewall. The tire came apart while driving back from visiting relatives after the holidays. I was traveling about 60 miles per hour when the left rear tire effectively came apart. The car started fishtailing and I came very close to running off the road with the possibility of rolling over. It was a very scary situation. I feel that this tire and probably the other 3 tires have a manufacturing defect. Goodyear/dunlop wanted the tires to be inspected by one of their dealers and then confiscated and destroyed. I believe that the way the tire in question effectively disintegrated constitutes a serious manufacturing problem. I currently have all four tires stored in my garage. If at all possible, I am asking for you to inspect these tires so it can be determined accurately whether or not they present an ongoing safety problem. I would not want anyone else experience the traumatic experience I had to endure. Please let me know if you can help me with this matter. This problem occurred on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The VIN of this Pt Cruiser is 3C8FY4BB81_. All 4 michelin hydroedge tires on the vehicle began separating tread from sidewall after less than 2 years and 14000 miles use. Photo documentation is available. The retailer and manufacturer have refused to honor any warranty, consumer has replaced tires due to safety hazard. It was Dec. 1, 2011 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Dodge Ram 2500 is 3D7KR29A98_. Cracks have formed on the sidewalls of all the tires, and have become more pronounced lately. The tires are original, and the truck has less than 8,000 miles on it. The failure date was May. 20, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The car was a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. Driving on hwy880 north bound just past 238 junction pulling my boat. My boat weighs approx 7000#. I had just merged onto the highway and I was going about 50mph when I noticed a severe vibration. The vibration got worse and all of a sudden a huge peice of tread seperated from the rear drivers side tire. I can say this because I saw it fly past me in the lane to my left. Following the tread seperation the tire exploded and my truck started to fishtail. I was able to signal and make my way to the right hand shoulder. The tire had 3/4 of the tread missing and had a huge hole in the sidewall. I was able to remove tire and replace with spare. When the tread detached it did some damage to the rear quarter panel. The 2 sidebody support rods in the wheel well where completely torn free. Also the wheel well trim was completely torn loose. The metal behind the tire in wheel well was crushed up against the underside of the bed. I brought tire back to 4wheel parts and was told it was just a blowout and that they can be pretty nasty sometimes. I purchased another tire from the same manufacturer. Move forward one year to 5/4/13 I have another tread seperation while traveling on highway. This time it is the right rear tire. Speed is approx. 60mph tire starts to vibrate badly. I immediately start to move to shoulder from number 3 lane when tread seperates from tire I see it pass me in right lane. This time the tire does not burst. I replace tire with spare. There is exptensive damage to wheel well area. Crushed metal, bent and detached support members and the tread when it detached flew up a long the passenger side of vehicle and left deep scratches in paint and black tire marks. Returned to 4wheelparts and was told to contact cooper tire. I am currently waiting for complaint package from them. Purchaed a new set of 4 tires from 4wheel parts. They gave me credit for 2 defective tires and made me pay for other 2. It was Apr. 29, 2012 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Ford Explorer
The vehicle is a 1997 Ford Explorer. On 7/29/2013 we purchased a set of 4 kumho solus kr21 tires. The car is used primarily for highway travel – once weekly work commute and for vacation road trips. We had not yet driven it off pavement with the new tires. On 4/16/2014 I started the car to go to work. I heard an odd noise from the rear passenger side, almost like a rhythmic popping sound, but it stopped, and since it wasn’t identifiable I proceeded to leave my driveway. About a block away, I heard the noise again, but again it stopped. At this point the car was handling fine. As soon as I got on the freeway (approximately 2 miles from my house), I noticed I was having trouble accelerating to speed (65mph). I also began to hear a rhythmic bumping noise, so began to pull over to the shoulder. By the time I got over, I could feel the bumping and knew I had a flat. The rear passenger side wheel had suffered a complete sidewall separation (see photo). The tires only had 6,624 miles on them – all paved road, no dirt. They were supposedly warrantied to 85,000 miles. In retrospect, I believe the sounds I heard in my driveway were the initial sidewall separation. The separation did not cause immediate loss of air pressure or structural integrity; that only happened once I got on the highway and started driving at 60mph. There was no explosive noise like a blowout. In subsequently researching kumho tires, I discovered that this brand has a long history with sudden sidewall separation and/or blowouts – all at low mileages. This occurs across several tire models and years. The complaints were so consistent that I went back to the tire dealer and requested a different brand. They replaced them and I notified them of my research results. I am very concerned that kumho is allowed to continue selling tires with such a safety risk. I was very lucky that I did not lose control and that traffic at that moment was light. This issue happened on Wed., Apr. 16, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Ford F-350
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Ford F-350 sd is 1FTWW32P54_. The vehicle is a 2004 Ford F-350 sd equipped with michelin ltx ms ii tires size lt235/85 r16. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the sidewalls were cracked. The tires were taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 131,956 and the dot was unavailable. It was Tuesday, April 1, 2014 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of GMC Terrain
The owner has a 2010 GMC Terrain equipped with michelin tires line latitude tour tires, size p235-55-r18, and dot number: m33j-007. The contact stated that all tires exhibited tread separation and cracks from the sidewall. Additionally, the steel belt was separated. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available. This tire sidewall issue occurred Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of GMC Savana
The vehicle involved was a 2002 GMC Savana 3500. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1GTHG35R42_. B f goodrich tires have deep cracks in the sidewalls and the tire dealer says they are unsafe and could fail. Bfg offered to pay 30% for new ones. This tire sidewall problem happened on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Acura Integra
The car is a 1999 Acura Integra. Five months (3000 mi) after I purchased a yokohama envigor tire for my 1999 Acura I had a flat tire. Upon inspection I noticed a 1/4 inch rubber separation on the inside wheel well. It did not go through the tire wall and was not a slash mark as it was irregular and jagged. It also did not pierce the interior mesh lining . The car had not hit anything (I have been driving for over 45 years). The tire went flat (fortunately it did not happen the day before while driving 65mph on a freeway. Despite the obviously faulty tire construction I was told it was caused by a road hazard by a yokohama representative. When I pointed out that there were absolutely no abrasions nearby on the tire and that the opening was irregular unlike any metal road material might cause the representative said only tread bottom irregularities were considered imperfections. The dot should make manufacturers include non repairable sidewall defects as imperfections and have an impartial representative entity able to examine evidence in such cases not just the highly partial manufacturers. It was Tue., Feb. 18, 2014 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Acura MDX
The car was a 2007 Acura Mdx. The VIN of this Mdx is 2HNYD28437_. The sidewalls are cracking and peeling off of these tires. My car was purchased in July 2007 and these are the original tires. I only have 23,000 miles on the car. It was Monday, Jun. 4, 2012 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Honda Odyssey
A continental contiprocontact p235/65r17 tire that came installed on a new 2013 Honda Odyssey had the sidewall blow out while driving at about 45 mph. The tires have around 25000 miles on them. There is no other visible damage to the sidewall to indicate that there was any external cause for the blowout. A large section (approx. 2"x3") completely blew out on three sides remaining attached only on the side farthest from the wheel. The warranty document provided with the vehicle was for goodyear tires rather than continental, so I am currently waiting to hear back from the dealership on the warranty. This tire sidewall issue occurred May. 8, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Honda Civic
I bought a set of continental procontact tires 205/55/16 for a Honda Civic. On 12-12-13 and drove to harrisonburg va about 200 miles on 12-17-13. That night the tire pressure indicator lit up since it was late we waited until morning to check the tire at which time it was flat. Embedded in the tire was a wire going from near the wheel along the sidewall toward the tread. It was about 5 inches in length and about 0. 125 inches in diameter. Both ends were in the tire and there appeared to be a slice in the sidewall beneath the wire. Went to walmart where the tire was examined, they pulled one end out but the other didn't budge. Had to go to another store for the replacement. They were also not able to pull the wire out. Upon returning home I took the damaged tire to the store it was originally purchased from. They contacted continental and I received a full refund and the tire was returned to continental. Upon examination it seemed that the wire was embedded in the tire during manufacture as evidenced by the "slice" in the sidewall from which the wire emerged while driving leading to air loss, the impossibility of pulling the wire from the wheel area and the absence of penetration of the wire on the wheel aspect. . I do have photos of the wire and sidewall and tire interior showing the above. My strong feeling, and that of the original tire shop, was that the wire was molded into the tire during manufacture. The diameter of the wire was much greater than steel mesh wire. Most likely the wire was forced to the surface as a consequence of tire compression during the drive. I almost feel that it was intentionally added to the mold because of the length and position as well as the diameter. This problem occurred on December 17, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The vehicle involved was a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5XYZG4AG6C_. Kumho solus kl21 tires size 235/65 r17 showing sidewall cracking at 23,000 miles. I have properly maintained (rotated, inflated, balanced, alignment) the tires. All 4 are showing sidewall cracking. I have 2 other cars that have been exposed to the same conditions with tires that are at least 2 years older that are not showing sidewall cracking. Concerned about potential blow-out at high speed. The failure date was Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Hyundai Sonata
The car is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of this Sonata is 5NPET46F98_. The sidewalls have cracks in them, all 4 tires. They have been on the car for 2 years (installed November 2011) and have 6000 miles on them. The exact same tire that came on the car new, had to be replaced at 17,000 miles because of sidewall cracking. The original tires were 4 years old and all 4 had sidewall damage they have never been damaged and have always been properally inflated. The original tires were never damaged or under inflated. This is a manufacture defect and a safety issue. The car has never gone more than 7 days without being driven. It's usually driven every day or every other day. It was Wed., Nov. 20, 2013 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Infiniti EX35
The car involved is a 2008 Infiniti Ex35. My car has 4 michelin latitude tour hp tire size p225/60r17 and tin code dot edxhn2wx4907. I had one tire replaced because it developed air loss with time. My infinity Ex35 had the light for tire pressure loss on . After this incident we re-pressurized the tire with the car?s placard specifications. Two (2) months later the light for pressure of the tire turned on again. We pressurized the tire again. Then after a week the light turned on again. We pressurized the tire again and then the next day we had a flat tire. I decided to take it to the dealer and had it replaced for another brand. After this incident the light of the pressure monitor system came on again after 2 weeks. Because of this problem we strongly believe we are having the same air loss problem with one of the other 3 michelin latitude tour tires installed in the car. We noticed 2 weeks ago that there was a recall on the michelin latitude tour line that covers various sizes and tin codes, however, the size and tin code on my michelin tires were not covered on the recall. The NHTSA campaign number is 13t006000 for this recall. I strongly believe that the manufacturer ?michelin north America? is under recall, and think more sizes of the same tire line ?latitude tour? should be included in the tire recall after reviewing several complains of the same tire brand and model. I strongly believe my tires are having and experiencing the same air loss problem due to sidewall perforation that the michelin recall reported. We think the problem reaches out to other sizes of the same type of tire that were not covered under this recall. Please conduct or initiate an investigation to whether or no the recall should be expanded to other tire sizes of the same michellin latitude tire line. There can be potentially other tires out there with the same problem as people has described on other comments for the same latitude tour michelin tires. We also noticed that there are other complaints in this website. The failure date was Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Infiniti G35
The car is a 2006 Infiniti G35. The vehicle was a 2006 infinity G35 equipped with michelin pilot tires, size 225/40/r19. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, she heard a loud popping and a glass shattering noise. The vehicle began to veer off into a wooded area off of the interstate. The vehicle was brought to a stop and was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the tread on the front driver side tire had started to separate and the sidewall had disintegrated. There was damage done to the rim, front bumper and the under carriage of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN and dot number were unavailable. This problem occurred on November 23, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. My 2008 Jeep/gr. Cherokee has goodyear-fortera tires on it. I have noticed that the tread around the sidewall has 2 different directions. One turns slightly forward and the other slightly to the rear. I have tried to contact goodyear who hands me back off to Jeep for an explanation. Upon my most recent tire rotation,I pointed this out to the head mechanic. He replied it does not matter,it does not serve any purpose. I disagree. I don't think they put them on there for no reason. . I have taken the truck to a goodyear tire dealer and he said the tread pattern is supposed to push water away from the vehicle. I walked the man around the vehicle and showed him that both ties on the right side of the vehicle face forward while the 2 tires on the left face the rear. Shouldn't they all face the same direction? I have seen these tires on the Honda/pilot,g. M. C. /traverse,Ford/explorer and Ford/edge. I have asked other drivers about it,but no one has noticed until I spoke on it. I find it hard to believe that nobody else seems to see a potential problem here. Please help me-I have taken pictures of this situation and would be glad to send them to you. I can't possibly be only one who notices this. This tire sidewall issue occurred Monday, July 9, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Jeep Wrangler
The car was a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Sidewall blowout, p225/75r16 m+s , Wrangler st 104s. Dot m671 eyer4611. Vehicle under tow 121 miles at failure, ca210fwy @ 57 mph. Driver side rear. 1109 total miles on vehicle and all tires. 285 total miles towed. No tread flat spots, no indication of tire damage at start of final tow. No heat noted in other tires at failure. Wheel spun freely on jack, transmission in park, transfer case in neutral. This issue happened on Apr. 21, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Kia Motor Sorento
The vehicle having this issue was a 2009 Kia Motor Sorento. Driving on nys thruway at 65 mph. Sidewall blew out. No punctures, good tread and pressure. My 3 year odl son was in the car. Replaced with full size spare. It was Jun. 6, 2013 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Kia Motor Forte
The vehicle involved was a 2010 Kia Motor Forte. Driving on highway at 60 mph and passenger front tire sidewall completely separated from tire. Original tires when vehicle purchased. Only 11,000 miles on tire; goodyear eagle LS 2. It was Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Land Rover Range Rover Sport
I have a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SC with
continental sportcontact tires 275/40zr. I have had three sidewall
failures in three months. The latest was driving at 25 mph for a distance under one mile two tires disintegrated. One sidewall failed completely and the second collapsed and is also destroyed. This tire sidewall problem happened on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The vehicle involved is a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. The VIN of the car is SALPV1443X_. : the contact stated that the passenger rear side tire sidewall developed a crack which progressively worsened. The contact was unsure of proper air pressure. The tire was about a year and a half old at the time of the incident. The tires had been regularly serviced, rotated and had pressure checks. There was no vibration or abnormal bulging. Updated 7/13/2006 - nitto tires. It was Apr. 30, 2006 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Lexus ES350
The VIN of the problem Es350 is JTHBK1GG5D_. The reporting person owns a 2013 Lexus Es350 equipped with michelin primacy mxv4 tires size 215/55 r17. The contact stated that while traveling on even road surfaces at approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed that the front driver's side tire exploded and there was a three inch hole in the sidewall. The tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tire was replaced. The technician informed the contact that the failure was due to low tire pressure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. The dot was not available. This tire sidewall issue occurred Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Lexus GS300
The car was a 2002 Lexus Gs300. The VIN of this Gs300 is JT8BD69S12_. Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect. This issue happened on 11/13/13.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Lincoln Town Car
The car is a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. VIN of the vehicle was 1LNHM81W14_. On June 20 2012 I purchased 4 goodyear viva authority tires 225/70/16. On April 24 2014 I noticed I was losing air on my front left tire! I went to walmart# 01698 in hooksett,n. H. ,and was told my tire had dry rotted,the outside sidewall looked fine, the inside sidewall however looked like it was about to split in two,the manager said there was no evidence of an impact and the tire was pro-rated. The manager also informed me the other tires,all bought on 6/20/12,showed evidence of dry rot,but since they had not yet failed,there was nothing they could do. This tire sidewall issue occurred Thursday, Apr. 24, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Lincoln Town Car
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 2LNHM82VX8_. In 2008, I purchased a new Lincoln Town Car. The tires on the car are michelin energy lx4 xse radials. The dot number is m3xhdeh3x0208. Tread wear is shown as 500. Tire size is p225/60r17. My complaint is that all 4 tires show sidewall cracking. The car has 23,000 miles on it. Tread wear looks to be about half of new. The sidewall cracking is extensive, and I believe extremely dangerous, especially in west central florida, where I live, because of the high ambient daytime temperatures. I have googled the tire “michelin energy lx4� and have found that there are many consumer same model michelin tire complaints for side wall cracking. Dealers representing the michelin brand, upon inspecting the problematic tires have determined the problem due to “tire rot. €� I believe wholeheartedly that this issue demands immediate investigation, before someone gets killed, due to a sidewall blowout. The failure date was 04/17/2011.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mazda MAZDA6
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The VIN of the car is 1YVHP80D26_. Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. It was Nov. 15, 2013 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mazda MAZDA6
The vehicle is a 2006 Mazda Mazda6. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1YVHP80D26_. Two pair of tires with sidewall cracking around circumference, at least one consistently losing air pressure, required replacement at mileages significantly less than tread wear warranty. All four tires replaced. This issue happened on Nov. 15, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mercedes Benz E350
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was WDBUF87XX8_. While traveling at ordinary speed on even interstate surface (I-64) east bound the rear right tire of my mb E350w4 blewout. I was able stabilize the car and exit the highway as I was just then in front of a an exit. My tires had been recently inspected during a regular service of my car. There is no reason or event which could have caused the sudden tire failure. I have filed a complaint with continental tire customer service, but the company has failed to acknowledge that their product may have manufacturing issues. Now I have observed a blemish developing on the sidewall of another tire. The dealer has suggested that "we watched it" for a time and see what happens. My tires are continental, contiprocontact, 245/40 r18 93v, ms radial. Replacing the tire cost me some $350 sand could have cost me my life or very serious injury had I been traveling at higher speed or ir the front tire had failed rather than the rear. I firmly believe these tires pose an immediate threat to public safety. This problem occurred on Saturday, June 30, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mercedes Benz S Class
The vehicle is a 2003 Mercedes Benz S Class. The VIN of the car is WDBPJ74J23_. L/f wheel bent; l/r wheel cracked. This problem occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2004.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mercury Villager
The vehicle having this issue was a 1999 Mercury Villager. VIN of the vehicle was 4M2XV11T3X_. Van in parking lot at work came out inside sidewall blownout. Goodyeardealersaid road hazard. Van was motionless 8hrs. Pro rated tire we paid . 2nd blowout traveling major highway (80/94) in michigan. Luckly no one hurt. 4-09-05. Again dealer says road hazzard. Dealer represntive that the tires were only defective in my eyes. Tires rated for 80,000miles 1st blowout 20,000 2nd 24,000. Ask for new tires at their expense,onther pro rate was their offer. I feel these tires are unsafe dunlop p/225/60r16 97tdunlop d65 tou bsl. This tire sidewall problem happened on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mercury Tracer
The vehicle is a 1999 Mercury Tracer. Consumer took vehicle to a tire company, and left front tire was flat he put vehicle on rack, and noticed that all four tires were separating on sidewall. Kelly, springfield, p17565r14. It was Oct. 4, 2001 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mitsubishi Galant
The vehicle having this issue was a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The VIN of the car is 4A3AB36FX9_. I purchased my car brand new back in Dec of 2008. Not even three years later, three (3) of the four (4) tires have severe cracking where the tread meets the sidewall. The only reason the fourth tire wasn't damaged the same way is I had a nail stuck in the sidewall prior the first tire failure and had to replace it, so I can only assume it would have had the same issues. I had a slow leak and noticed the cracking on one of the tires when filling with air. The mechanic was the one who pointed out the other tire starting to crack the same way. Tonight I noticed the third tire (last original tire) also had the same cracking. This tire sidewall problem happened on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Mitsubishi Outlander
The car was a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. Vehicle identification number (VIN): JA4LX41G53_. Vehicle has had two tire blow outs on passenger's rear, and driver's front tires. Consumer replaced the tires at consumer's expense. No recalls found. It was 07/30/2004 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Nissan Quest
The vehicle was a 2004 Nissan Quest. Set of 4 new goodyear viva 2 tires purchased from wal-mart. One tire failed due to sidewall separation at 72 mph. Was able to safely move from middle lane to right shoulder. Wal-mart replaced the tire. Tires have about 2,900 miles. The failure date was Monday, May. 12, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Nissan Frontier
The car involved was a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1N6ED26T2Y_. Brand new tires with less than 500 miles on them, after 2 attempts they still would not take a balance. Owner determined by spinning the tires on the vehicle that the tread block wobbled side to side and the sidewall height varied as the tire was rotated. Vendor replaced two of the four tires under warranty. This issue happened on 06/22/2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of SAAB 9-3
The car is a 2008 SAAB 9-3. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was YS3FB49Y68_. I was taking a one day business trip that was about 250 miles away. The day I left the tpms said that my front passenger tire was low, so I checked and it came in about 10 psi lower than all the other tires. I got down there and settled in for the night. The next morning it was under 10 psi. I filled it up again and left for home. About half way through the trip I stopped for some lunch. I got back to the car, and the tpms lit up again. This time it was half what all the other tires were. Upon my return home, I took the car to my mechanic and he said that there was a hole on the inside sidewall. The tires only have about 33,500 miles on them. The failure date was Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of SAAB 95
The car was a 2003 SAAB 9-5. The vehicle is a 2003 SAAB 9-5 equipped with nexen n5000 tires (n/a). While having the vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed the rear driver side and front passenger side tire both had very large cracks along the sidewall. The tires had not been repaired or replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 96,900. It was 09/22/10 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Saturn SL1
The car is a 2001 Saturn Sl1. I am seeing a pattern of severe dry rot stress cracks in all, nearly new (less than 12 months old) michelin and uniroyal tires in the tread area first then later the sidewalls, and even goodyear tires in just 1-2 years. All these tires came from walmart. I have them on 6 vehicles, all with the same problems. I have been buying tires for over 38 years, and never had this problem till the last few years. This needs to be investigated and dealt with quickly. I am a degreed chemical engineer and I do all my own auto repairs, even major rebuilds, in other words I am very experienced and I see a very dangerous safety and consumer issue here!!!!. The failure date was Monday, September 3, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Saturn SC2
The car was a 2001 Saturn Sc2 coupe. In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, I purchased new michelin hydroedge tires. Upon recent inspection and rotation at a service center, it was noted that all four of my tires were dry-rotting at the sidewall near the treads. The technician stated that "michelins do that. " the tires are 4 1/2 years old, have been driven 23,000 miles with very little tread wear (9/32" left) and are not housed inside a garage where ozone could affect them. I drive 10 miles round trip each work day. I also do not live in an urban area. I researched this issue online and found many similar complaints of dry rot leading to blowouts, often with related accidents. In many instances michelin denied any responsibility and sited everything from environmental reactions to pothole and curb hits by drivers sometimes denying a claim before receiving the customer's documentation. There are too many complaints to ignore anymore. Just because many of us have found the problem before the tires caused an accident doesn't mean this is not serious. How many occurrences does the NHTSA need before it acts proactively to end this safety risk? I hope this complaint speaks for consumers who filed previously, others who have not filed and for those who do not know they are at risk. Please do not wait until a high-profile fiery crash brings light to this issue (as seems too often to be the case in our society. ) michelin has had a few major tire recalls, one just recently, so there is probable cause to investigate the dry rot complaints. Investigate now so we can all benefit from the NHTSA, an entity that is and will continue to be accountable for the safety of all taxpayers. Thank you. This problem occurred on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Subaru Outback
The car involved was a 2010 Subaru Outback. Contipro contact 225/60r17 tires were mounted as replacements 11/17/13. Tires were rotated and maintained by dealer on a regular basis. Primarily highway/city driving. I have not hit any fod or potholes - there has been no unusual trauma to the tires. After 13 months, 18k miles, the left front tire's inner sidewall suffered a catastrophic failure. Continental refused to pro-rate or make any adjustment for the premature demise of this tire. Because the car is awd, I was forced to purchase 4 new tires. I believe there is a manufacturing defect in this brand/model of tire. Luckily, I was only driving 25 mph when the tire failed. I have now researched and discovered that there are multiple reports of this type of tire failure for contipro contact 225/60r17. One report indicates that continental replaced the tire under warranty at 18 mos, however, it appears that continental is aware of a manufacturing defect and has now limited the warranty period to 12 mos. They have apparently continued to experience problems with the inner sidewall failure because the tire is no longer offered. I believe this tire should be recalled in the interest of consumer safety. This tire sidewall problem happened on Dec. 13, 2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Subaru Forester
2010 Subaru Forester. Consumer states problems with vehicle tires
the consumer stated the right rear tire went flat. He was informed by the service company who replaced the tire, there was a split on the sidewall and could not be repaired. The consumer had to purchase another tire exactly the same as the defective tire for a total of $269. 13. This problem occurred on December 9, 2011.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Suzuki SX4
The car was a 2009 Suzuki Sx4. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Suzuki Sx4 is JS2YC41489_. Just back from 15 mile trip to walmart, turned into long driveway and drove about 200 feet when heard noise like we were dragging a large weed ; stopped and saw the tire had failed . Looked like the sidewall of the tire close to the outside of the rim had split all around the tire. Purchased these 4 new tires on 6/30/2012 from discount tire company in tyler, texas so this tire only had 3,557 miles on it when this happened. The tire was a bfg gforce sport comp2, size 205/50zr17 89w. Will return to the store for warranty but might have been bad if it had happened on the highway at 70mph rather than the driveway at 10 mph. Did not find any recalls on this tire in the recall search website. It was Monday, September 3, 2012 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Suzuki Reno
The owner has a 2005 Suzuki Reno. While driving 10-15 mph, the contact drove over a nail and a tire flattened. The vehicle has carlisle, size 195/55r15 tires. He does not know if the tires were the original or replacement tires. The tires were inspected and it was determined that all four needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the two front tires at that time and plans to replace the rear tires soon. Other than the internal and external sidewall fractures found on the tires, black rubber residue was also found on the inside of the tires. He still has the tires and can take pictures. The current and failure mileages were 32,000. This problem occurred on Sep. 17, 2007.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Toyota Tacoma
The vehicle involved is a 2012 Toyota Tacoma equipped with bf goodrich rugged trail tires, line size p265/70 r16. The contact mentioned that while having regular maintenance performed, he noticed that all four tires had cracked sidewalls. The technician advised that all four tires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tires were replaced. The dot and the VIN was not available. The tire failure mileage was 17,245. This issue happened on 10/03/13.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Toyota Tundra
Consumer owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra equipped with michelin ltx ii tires, size: 275-55 r20. The contact stated that the sidewall was cracking. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage, VIN and dot number was not available. This tire sidewall problem happened on Apr. 14, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Volkswagen Jetta
The vehicle was a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The VIN of this vehicle was 3VW567AJ5D_. We had a tire failure in the sidewall on a properly cared for and non-abused tire. We now have two additional tires failing on our vehicle (total 3/4) with the same defect and we have not driven over any potholes or other road defects that would be responsible for causing this failure. The auto manufacturer and tire manufacturer disclaim all responsibility on tires that are 14 months old and have under 16,000 miles on them. The first failure was deemed unsafe to drive and we were finally given a loaner after being told to drive on it for a week. Just over a month after its replacement we now have two additional tires exhibiting the same sidewall defect. Online accounts and reviews will show that a great number of consumers have had this exact same complaint. This issue happened on 02/21/14.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Volkswagen Jetta
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3VWPL8AJ7B_. Consumer has a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with hankook optimo h725a tires, size 205/55/r16h. The contact stated that while checking the air pressure on the tires, he noticed that the sidewall on both the front driver and passenger side tires exhibited several cracks. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 31,000. This tire sidewall issue occurred 10/26/2013.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Volvo XC90
The vehicle is a 2005 Volvo Xc90. - the contact owns a 2005 Xc90 Volvo. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on the vehicle which was issued may 3 2006. She was not notified of the safety recall until she took the vehicle to dealer for scheduled maintenance in January 2007. The contact believed that the problems she currently had with the tires having uneven wear and wearing down to the indicators, and cracked tread were caused by the defect stated in safety recall 06v155000. The recall stated that the outer tie rod ball joint could deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force ,and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint. The contact stated that the tires currently have 17,000 miles, the failure mileage was 12000. The contact would like to have the tires replaced by the manufacturer. The tires wearing were due to the recall. Updated 03/19/07. This problem occurred on January 20, 2007.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Volvo XC90
I own a Volvo Xc90 t6 awd. This car has had problems with the twin turbo-chargers, the warning lights, a tire blowout, vibrations in the steering wheel, alignment issues, short circuit in the driver's side control panel, poor fit and finish of the driver side door panel and a host of other fit and finish problems. The momentum Volvo dealership in houston, texas and Volvo north America service representative denied any problems being a serious or recurring problem. This all took place in a span of less than 10 months for a brand new vehicle. The car spent more time in the shop than in our possession initially. The dealership continued to fix the recurring problems and denied any chronic issues existed. I wish to alert NHTSA in the event any other owner of Volvo xc 1990 has similar complaints or a tragedy occurs as a result of the problems I have listed. It was Monday, March 15, 2004 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Audi A4
New Audi A4, 10 days old 800 km. Driving about 40mph on two lane highway, hit minor bump. The front passenger tire collapsed, smoked and there was complete separation of tread and sidewall. Incident occurred on a dangerous curve where there was no shoulder and lots of traffic. Fortunately no accident or injury but could have been disastrous. The failure date was 08/02/13.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Audi S4
The vehicle having this issue was a 2001 Audi S4. Seemed to be a defect at the very top of the sidewall - 1 inch separation( dot number: tire size: 225x45x17 ). The failure date was Aug. 11, 2000.
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Tire Sidewall problem of BMW 3 Series
The vehicle was a 2008 BMW 3 Series. This is the third tire, on my car, from this manufacturer where the sidewall has failed. Side-wall separation. Each tire is the same model. This issue happened on Feb. 5, 2014.
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Tire Sidewall problem of BMW 535
The vehicle having this issue was a 2012 BMW 535i. The VIN of the problem 535 is WBAFR7C50C_. I have purchase 5 dunlop run flat tires do to side wall damage. Sidewall damage caused me to purchase 3 275/35r19 96y BMW b dun sp sprt max dsst rf b & 2 245/40r19 94y BMW b dun sp sprt max dsst rf these tires are very costly they do not perform and could be defected. It was January 23, 2014 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Buick Lesabre
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1G4HR54K42_. The reporting person 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. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 108,331. It was Jul. 9, 2011 when this tire sidewall issue occurred.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Buick Skylark
The car was a 1997 Buick Skylark. The VIN of the car is 1GANJ52M1V_. The original tires (goodyear eagle) experienced splitting at the sidewall. This tire sidewall issue occurred 06/15/99.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Cadillac Escalade
Tl-consumer has a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicle was equipped with bridgestone dueler h/l alenza tires, tire size p275/55/20. The dot number was 7x2adaf5209. The contact noticed the sidewall on all four tires were severely dry rotted. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 142,100. The VIN was unavailable. Js. This issue happened on Dec. 17, 2012.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Cadillac CTS
The VIN of this Cts is 1G6DP1ED8B_. Consumer has a 2011 Cadillac Cts equipped with continental conti sport track, size 275/40/r19 tires. The contact stated that while stopped, a message on the instrument panel stated that the rear passenger tire was exhibiting low air pressure the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact noticed that there was a large bulge on the sidewall. The dealer replaced the tire. The failure recurred at the same tire location approximately one year later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the tire was replaced. The failure mileage was 7,000. Updated03/15/12. It was Oct. 14, 2010 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Jaguar XJ
I drive a 2005 Jaguar Xjr that has defective tires, pilot sport extra load. Michelin issued a recall in February 2006 at which time the tires were replaced. Subsequently, michelin notified the NHTSA that it was recalling these tires for a different problem. The tires are subject o a noticeable blister on the sidewall of the tire. My car currently has 3 tires that exhibited this very problem. I was afraid to drive my car for fear the tires would pop. On July 18 my greatest fear was realized and the tire did pop while I was driving on the washington, DC beltway. I arrived home safely and contacted michelin customer support to explain that I saw there was a recall on the consumer affairs website regarding the tires on my Jaguar. The individual directed me to national tire and battery (ntb) to have the tires replaced. When the manager at nbt contacted michelin for authorization, he initially denied my claim. While I was at nbt the 2nd of 3 afflicted tires when flat. Michelin should be held responsible for cost associated with replacing these defective tires. I am responsible for 40% of the cost, which I deem very unfair. I hope someone will look into this very serious michelin pilot sport extra load tire issue. They are putting many of us in harm's way. There was another recall by michelin for the pilot sport extra load tires. The failure date was Jul. 18, 2007.
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Tire Sidewall problem of Jaguar XJ
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Jaguar Xj. VIN of the vehicle was SAJWA73B04_. Pirelli tires (asimmetrico 255/40 zr19 96y p zero) since may 18th, 2005, I have had 3 blowouts and 2 bubbles on the sidewall. 13,000 on car. 3 of the incidents were on tires that were used under a month (approx. 500miles. This car is unsafe to drive. It was May. 18, 2005 when this tire sidewall issue happened.
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