Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang. The number one most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Mustang


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang

The Tire Sidewall problem

Road hugger rage tires, mfg. By kelly springfield, size 245/45/17, have developed substantial circumferential sidewall cracks on low mileage, high tread tires. Same cracks present in 3 of the 4 tires on the vehicle. This is the same as described in recall 98t002 on similar tires by same mfg.   Read details...

The Tire problem

None (tiresize: 225/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 225/75r16 )   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The michelin xgtz (245 45 2r 17) experienced tread separation and bulge.   Read details...


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