Tire Sidewall problems of the 2000 Chevrolet K3500

Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet K3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet K3500. The tire manufacturer is nankang, brand name is Geo trac, and tire line is lt/225/75/r16 (na). Upon inspection of the tires, the contact noticed that four out of the six had cracks on the exterior of the sidewall. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The contact still has possession of the tires. The tire failure mileage was 1,300. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,803. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/19/08.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2000

Original tires on a Chevrolet, K3500, 2000, dot ad11doa449, ameri 500 tr lt245/7516m+s load range e. Sidewalls developed large bubbles about 5 inches in diameter on two rear tires. Consumer states that four of the original general tires on vehicle have failed.


Other Tire related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet K3500

Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire problems
1


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