Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1998 Lexus LS400. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tread separation while driving. Was able to stop before the tire blew out. Sears called bridgestone about the defect and they replaced it free of charge, since they knew about the problem with that tire. However, they would not rplace the remaining three tires, which could incurr the same separation and potential blow out. ( dot number: tire size: p22560v16 ).
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 85mph on highway and it was a 100 degrees. She heard a bumping noise. Tire was hitting up against the vehicle. Right rear tire tread had came apart. Bridgestone e33255/60yr16 high speed.
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| Tire Tread/belt problems |