Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Firestone affinity tires (p215 60 r15) experienced a blowout of the sidewalls and tread separation.
These were orig. 80,000mi. Tires that needed to be replaced at 35,560mi due to early tread wear. ( dot number: ).
Tirs have cracks in between treads.
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |