Tire Problems of Lexus LS400

Lexus LS400 owners have reported 12 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 (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus LS400


Recently reported Tire problems of Lexus LS400

The Tire problem

Crash caused by poor wet traction of goodyear integrity tires. Accident was preceded by numerous instances of lost lateral grip and slipping under normal acceleration in normal driving.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

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.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

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.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

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.   Read details...




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