Tire Related Problems of the 1999 Lexus LS400

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1999 Lexus LS400.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus LS400

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Blowout problems
1
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Tire Blowout problem #1

Right rear tire had a blowout while driving at 30 mph on a 1999, Lexus Ls400. Original equipment, tire size p225/60r16, dot# ela6 cbc528. Manufacturer and tire dealer were notified.

Tire Sidewall problem #2

Firestone turanza original equipment on a Lexus Ls400 1999. While driving 75mph right rear tire's air went out. Tread was still on the tire, but sidewall was gone. The tire is dot ela6 (cbc 218) # 035629 made in japan. It failed due to poor material, poor adhesive and workmanship.


Tire related problems in other Lexus LS400 model year vehicles:



LS400 Service Bulletins
LS400 Safety Recalls
LS400 Defect Investigations