Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire valve (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
I was driving on the freeway when my right front tire had a violent blow out. The tread separated from the tire. The tire blew ou in two places. It has severe cuts in both the sidewall and the bottom tread area. The cut looks as though someone took an axe to it and cut across the width of the tire. Read details...
Tire air stems are bad. (general tire) Read details...
The sidewalls of the factory tires were cracking. Went to a general tire dealer and they installed 5 new tires under warranty. The manufacturer had sold the rights to the general name to a korean tire CO. The factory tires are not made in the us tires. Read details...