Tire Related Problems of the 1999 Lexus LX470

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1999 Lexus LX470.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus LX470

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
1
Tire problems
1

Tire Tread/belt problem #1

While driving on the freeway tire exploded, blowing all the sidewall off the tire. Consumer took tire to the dealer, and was told that they had never seen anything like that. Consumer had tires rotated. There were no injuries. Michelin ltxm/s, 275/70r16. Tires were neither under or over pressured. Consumer took the tire back to the Lexus dealer.

Tire problem #2

Goodyear fortera hl b07, p275/70r16 tires recommended and installed at boy-rad goodyear for a Lexus Lx470 caused an unstable and unsafe ride. These new tires were independently balanced and rotated several times without resolving stability issues. Seeking refund from goodyear, expect to replace with another brand.


Tire related problems in other Lexus LX470 model year vehicles:



LX470 Service Bulletins
LX470 Safety Recalls