Tire Sidewall Problems of Jaguar X-type

Had on jag x type conti touring contact 205/55 16 had four of these tires all at separate times have sidewall failures. 2 rear tires had bulges after a pothole. One front tire going into car wash cut sidewall--owner never saw this happen before. Another tire recently pulling into parking space curb was scrubbed and it cut sidewall. Clearly these tires have very poor sidewall construction. Heard problems on the net like this from others as well.

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In summer of 2007, took 2003 X-type to repair shop. All four tires had slits in the side walls wide enough to insert dimes and have them stay there. Repair shop replaced tires and said rim too large, tire sidewall too small for weight of car. Replaced tires at cost, because I am long time customer. On 9/9/07 had spontaneously sidewall blowout on driver rear tire on I-695 in baltimore on I-95 exit ramp. Sidewall had a hole 3 inches in diameter. I had to drive to rest area. Repair shop owner said he would sell car if he were me or replace rims with smaller ones. Said tire too badly too damaged by driving after blowout to get replacement.

During routine inspection while washing our sedan, tire and wheel damage was noted on passenger-side: front tire has a blister and two cuts where tire meets wheel, wheel is nicked in several places. Rear tire has one small cut where tire meets wheel and wheel is nicked in several places. No loss of air pressure occurred. These low profile tires appear suspectible to minor impact damage from road potholes. We cannot locate an identical replacement tire from area dealers.

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My wife's x type 2002 Jaguar was riding very rough and I asked our local mechanic to balance the tires. He called in shock advising that the interior wall of a rear goodyear american eagle tire was cracked all around the rim of the tire and we were lucky to be alive. From the outer wall and the tread the tire appeared perfect. I have the tire and digital photographs which I will forward when provided an e-mail address.

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From Jan 2005 to 6/28/06 I have had four separate incidents with 2004 potenza g009 225/45r17 tires that had tread separation from sidewall. Tires installed on a 2002 Jaguar X-type (awd). All tires were constantly maintained, rotated and balanced per Jaguar specs. Dot emh8lhc1805. All tires had between 5/32 and 6/32 of tread left and more than 25,000 miles before occurrence. Replaced one out of pocket and other three were replaced at minor charge by bridgestone dealer (tire free (warranty) / charged for$ 45 for installation & balancing & road hazard protection). Incidents lead to extreme vibration and vehicle instability and would have lead to blow out if I had not responded immediately.

: the contact stated upon approaching the vehicle, it was noticed there was a flat tire on the front passenger side. The tire appeared to have gone flat as a result of a blister on the sidewall. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05t024000, regarding the tires: sidewall. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however neither the vehicle dealer nor the tire dealer would honor the recall. The model is an xjr.

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The consumer stated that two front continental touring tires went flat at 18,000 miles. When this happened, both the side wall and steel belt were showing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated that the problem occurred because the vehicle was out of alignment. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the tire dealership, and they stated that the tires were not the correct tires for this vehicle. The consumer purchased two new tires and they were put on the rear of the vehicle. The two rear tires were moved to the front of the vehicle. The tire dealership told the consumer that any small bump would cause the vehicle to be out of alignment. This could cause another defect with the front tires. (12/05/05) the consumer was also informed that the front tires could experience the same problem. The consumer stated that another consumer which was at the dealership had experienced the same problem.

While driving rear driver/passenger side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to change tires. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Continental, 225/45r17.

I have a 2002 Jaguar X-type equipped with pirelli p6 low profile tires and alloy rims. In the past 6 winter months, I have experienced 4 incidences of sidewall bubbles and one sidewall blowout. I have talked to other Jaguar owners regarding these tires and find that this is a common failure. I believe that these tires are failing excessively. I believe that these tires are a safety problem. I believe that they are a misapplication for the service intended. The incident date listed is the last incident of failure.

While traveling on the highway, I had a flat tire. The tire went flat extremely fast, not quite a blow out. Upon removing the front passenger tire, I found a hole worn on the inside sidewall approximately 2 inches up from the thread. There is complete band of removed rubber around the entire tire with the hole exposing some white fibers. I expected a nail or other protrusion, not a hole on the thinnest part of the tire. I looked at the other tire (drivers side) and noticed the same problem is happening. I am relieved we did not have a blow-out although the tire looked like it could have blown out at any time. It is obvious the tire rubs on something in the wheel well. I need to take the tire off again and look at the what is happening (did not have time to do a full investigation while on the highway). I hope other Jaguar X-type owners are not experiencing the same thing. This is a accident waiting to happen. It could have easily been a serious accident depending on traffic flow. I strongly feel this is a safety issue. Regardless of tire position, the tire should never rub against a permanent object in the car. The tire pressure was not a issue. The tires were checked often with minimal degregation in pressure. The vehicle had waranty work on it approx 6,000 miles ago. It is possible they misaligned the tires after replacement of the transmission. (9 separate waranty items worked over 16 months - talk about a lemon).

This is the third problem with continental tires since I owned my 2002 Jaguar X-type sport. The first was a flat the day I bought it. The second was numerous cracks in the inside tire tread, and the third was discovered at the dealer service dept. For a tire rotation for cords sticking through the sidewall. All 3 instances were the left rear tire. Continental blames Jaguar, Jaguar blames continental, and I'm still out 3 tires in only 19 months/19,000 miles of ownership !!! my wife is extra cautious about driving ever since we brought it home not to hit any road obstacles, we feel this is a safety issue and possible lemon law as well.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with continental tire contour, dot lmt4axbu1502. Also while his wife was driving the tire went flat, and when she exited the vehicle the tire had no sidewalls. Manufacturer was contacted. Sidewall separated which caused wheel to bend.