16 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
All 4 tires have severe cracking between treads. (tiresize: p215/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/60r15 ).
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 ).
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.
Firestone affinity tires (p215 60 r15) experienced cracking in the tread, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
While driving, firestone affinity tire p215/60r15 dot w2mw experienced tread separation, causing damage to the left front aluminum rim.
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 ).
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.
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.
Firestone affinity tires p215 60 r15 experienced tread separation, break in tirewall, and tires are out of round.
Replaced 2 front tires, due to cracking between tread. (tiresize: p21560r15).
All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 ).
All four tires have cracking between the tread ribs. (tiresize: p215 60r15)( dot number: tire size: p215 60r15 ).
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.
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.
Consumer states that the tires are cracking in between the tread, firestone affinity, p215/60r15.
Tread on the tires had started to separate. Dealer has replaced the tires three times. Firestone affinity p215/60/r15.
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