Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Optima.
Kumho radial tire on the back (passenger side) of a 2007 kia Optima failed at approxmiately 70 mph. The steel belts in the tire broke and the tire tread separated from the walls. There was no damage to the treat itself, and there was no evidence that anything other than structural failure (such as a foreign object) was responsible for the tire's failure.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds on paved roads, the front of the vehicle had a severe vibration and made a roaring noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined both front tires were excessively worn and the tread was separating. The dealer was notified. The tires were hankook, optimo p205/60r16, dot #t7bkbwh.
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| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems |