Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

16 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2001

All 4 tires have severe cracking between treads. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2001

Tire tread wear was very low. Also, there was major cracking between tire tread ribs as well. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2000

While driving 25 mph, the right front tire blew out, because there was a bulge in the right rear tire, owner replaced all 4 tires. Tires were made by firestone, affinity-touring, p21560r15 m&s.

4 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Firestone affinity tires (p215 60 r15) experienced cracking in the tread, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

5 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2000

While driving, firestone affinity tire p215/60r15 dot w2mw experienced tread separation, causing damage to the left front aluminum rim.

6 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2000

Complete tire # p215/60r15 93t mt5 , tpc spec1139m6, #027487. Tire seperated/peeled off from right rear rim as I was driving on freeway at app 65mph. I replaced this tire with the same brand & size & am concerned because of what occurred on my car as well as the problem that firestone is presently experiencing. Quite frankly I am wondering if these tires are safe and am concerned about a potential safety hazard. I have the receipt for the replacement tire. ( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).

7 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2000

Firestone affinity touring t-z tire (p215 60 r15) experienced tread separation, the tire came off the rim and almost caused the vehicle to lose control.

8 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/14/1999

Tires were getting stress cracks between the tread. After 14,784 miles, 4 of the tires were replaced. Do not have the tires. Firestone Infiniti. Firestone dealer refused to provide upgraded tires when requested by the consumer.

9 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 03/10/1999

Firestone affinity tires p215 60 r15 experienced tread separation, break in tirewall, and tires are out of round.

10 Tire Tread/belt problem

Replaced 2 front tires, due to cracking between tread. (tiresize: p21560r15).

11 Tire Tread/belt problem

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 ).

12 Tire Tread/belt problem

All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 ).

13 Tire Tread/belt problem

Had taken vehicle in for inspection of the tires after hearing about problem on news. Mechanic indicated that the tires had cracks in and between the treads. Will not exchange the tires. Firestone affinity with 27,000 miles. Size was 215/60r15. Consumer has since replaced the tires.

14 Tire Tread/belt problem

Pe-00-020- original equipment on a 1998 Chevrolet, Malibu. Tires are 14 inches. Two sets of tires have been replaced, at 10 thousands miles one of the four tires went flate other three tires had developed cracks between the tread, second set of tires was replaced due to bad vehicle control. The cracked tire was replaced with new affinity tires which prematurely failed and had to be replaced with cooper cobra. The customer paid for both new tires. The customer is wants firestone to reimburse the cost since the tires were defective.

15 Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer states that the tires are cracking in between the tread, firestone affinity, p215/60r15.

16 Tire Tread/belt problem

Tread on the tires had started to separate. Dealer has replaced the tires three times. Firestone affinity p215/60/r15.


Other Tire related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

Tire problems
28
Tire Tread/belt problems
16
Tire Blowout problems
5

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