Tire Related Problems of the 1996 GEO Metro

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1996 GEO Metro. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire valve (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of GEO Metro

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
4
Tire Valve problems
1
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1996 GEO Metro

The Tire problem

At 22,000 miles I noticed slight cupping on right rear tire. Also vehicle was noisy at highway speeds. My wife took the car to the dealership and asked them to check the mcpherson struts. The service department said that this wear pattern is typical of Geo Metro and that nothing is wrong with the   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

: the contact stated that while driving 75 mph the passenger front tire blew out. The service dealer found air coming out between the valve stem and the tire. After ten days, the driver side front tire blew out while driving 50 mph. The service dealer found air coming out in the same area.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Had goodyear tires changed at 8,000 miles due to broken belts. Had to change them again at 23,000 due to belts breaking. Also wheels were chopping. .   Read details...


Tire related problems in other GEO Metro model year vehicles:



Fuel Economy of Metro Vehicles
Metro Service Bulletins
Metro Safety Recalls
Metro Defect Investigations