Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1999 Lexus RX300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We have had 3 tire failures within 20 months of owning our Lexus RX-300. Goodyear is telling us that Lexus should not use this tire on an SUV, it is a car tire, and use of this tire isn't approved by goodyear. The tire sidewall is making contact with the pavement because the SUV is heavier than a car. Lexus has since switched to bridgestone truck tires on the Rx300. We would like Lexus to pay for our tires to be changed out to safer, appropriate tires. (dot number: m65l tiresize: 225/70r16).
Consumer was driving through a park and her left front tire blew out on the sidewall. Tires are made for highway driving only, and vehicle's manual does not identify the tires that are on the car. Dealership say the tires are factory installed.
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