Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2000

Back tire blew out, causing dmg to back bumper. Firestone tire fr480 p205/75r15, see log 8 photos show tread separation. (claims 43-r496-677).


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