Tire Related Problems of the 2009 Lexus RX350

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2009 Lexus RX350.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Lexus RX350

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

Tire Sidewall problem #1

While traveling at normal highway speed the front tire outer sidewall shredded completely and uniformly around the entire circumference of the sidewall, resulting in complete failure of the tire. The tire / car has 5,000 miles. Michelin brand. I do not know the dot number, type of tire or sizing other than it is a micdhelin tire, or VIN number; so guesses for the same have been inserted.

Tire problem #2

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX 350 equipped with capitol tires. The contact stated that the car was shaking while driving. The contact brought the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire the tire tread was separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 48375 and the tire failure was approximately 20,000. Kh.


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