Tire Problems of Lexus ES300

Lexus ES300 owners have reported 18 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus ES300


Recently reported Tire problems of Lexus ES300

The Tire problem

May 17, 2014 traveling on florida turnpike after two hours had two tires separate. Replaced two tires in palm beach gardens and continued another hour when a third tire separated. Tires were all cooper cs4 p205/65r15.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Dear sir, my complaint is about toyo tires. I have a leased Lexus Es300. The lease started in December of 2002, for 39 months /36,000 miles. We have 18,875 miles on the car. I took the car in for an oil change & the mechanic told me that the tires are bold.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tire had a bubble on the sidewall after driving only 1500 miles. Bridgestone say's it's due to roadhazard. I don't recall hitting anything, but I can't rule it out. Bridgestone has never actually inspected the tire. Lexus replaced the tire at a cost of $285.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

While driving 50 mph rear passenger's side tire blew out.   Read details...




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