Six problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
March of 2009, I bought a set of prime well ps830 tires from firestone for my 98 Honda Accord v6 sedan. Since the first day of purchase, I noticed unusual shakes from my car at highway speed. The matter gets worse in recent months as I noticed loud road noise and vibration from the tires. It is very difficult to drive my car at highway speed now. I have balanced the wheels at the time of purchase and many alignments since then. I had firestone checked my tires recently, instead of replacing the tires, they suggested expensive repairs which I don't believe are the causes of the road noise and tire vibration.
In March, 2003, I purchased a 'used' 1998 Honda Accord, (ex), from rosner Toyota,3507 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, 540-898-7900. This was a "lease" car that was turned in for a trade. The car was handling poorly during the winter of 2003-2004. I went to my regular auto repair shop which is express auto services, 2101 jeferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22401, 540-372-4422, service attendant-brian. I was informed by brian that the tires that were mounted on the car were illegal. The tires were "warrior' with a "t" speed rating. The manufactures rating was a "v" speed rating. I was also informed by the virginia state police that these tires were in fact illegal, & if I were in an accident or pulled over for a moving violation, I would be cited for "illegal equipment. " the complaint is concerning the tires. I had to replace the (4) tires. I purchased (4) michelin tires from express auto service, at a total cost of $545. 58. Note: express auto made a notation on the invoice that the tires were incorrect & they have digital pictures of the old tires. I had communicated my concerns with Toyota corporate & they informed me that I would have to state my complaint to the dealership, which is rosner Toyota. I received a call from the customer service manager of rosner, (mike), who informed me that they would pay 1/2 of the the charges for the tires. I told them that this was unacceptable. I wanted total reimbursement for all of the tires and he refused. I tried to get Toyota corp to intervene, but they state that they do not interfere with thier dealerships. I also tried to get in touch with the general manager of the dealership, but I am told that he "is not available". I was informed by the virginia state police to file a complaint with you. Therefore, please let me know if you can assist me in this matter. The only other recourse I have is to gile a claim in 'small claims " court in the city of fredericksburg, va.
This vehicle has been in the taken back to the dealer 4 times in a month and a half. The car shakes at high speeds and at idle (dealer says unbelivable shake is normal). When vehicle is driven for long periods of time it starts to vibrate and hesitate at high speeds the car becomes very hard to drive in the steering wheel, the whole suspension of the car is not secure. The brakes on the car have also been fixed or checked 4 times - it is very hard to break. Their is also a very hesitation in the engine when changing gears. It feels like there may be a transmission problem or an engine mount problem. The tires were replaced with used tires because manufacturer said that there was a flat spot on the tires. I was told that they were replacing the bad tires with new good tires (hoping that all the problems I was having was due to just the bad tires) they replaced them with used tires and didn't balance and align them (this is on the forth visit to the dealer). The problem is still there and getting worse. (dot number: m3ta tiresize: 195/65r15).
Extreme wear and delamination on both front tires dispite frequent maintenance (tiresize: p205/65r)( dot number: tire size: p205/65r ).
Tire. Firestone size: p185/65r14855.
Tire failed. Nlm micheline mxv4 ,dotb9paemnx287 ,size- p205/65r15 92v.