Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro

Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2003

While driving 60-62 mph rear driver side tire experienced tread separation. 4 tires were replaced on 07-02-03.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2003

The left rear firestone tire I purchased at montgomery wards lost the tread while driving and caused me to swerve across the road a number of times before getting the van under control.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 04/22/1998

General tires p215-75-r-15, experience excessive wear of the tread on the inside and outside of the tire every 6,000 miles. Nothing left, no tread left, highway travelling and around town. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. They will replace the tires, attempted to order, still on backorder.


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