Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1996 Lexus SC400

Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1996 Lexus SC400. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2004

While the vehicle was parked both passengers and driver rear tires tread separated. Consumer took the tires to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined the tires were worn out. Ply separation occured on the inside of both tires. The problem was found during the installation of new tires. The tire had 3/32 tread remaining.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2004

While the vehicle was parked both passenger and driver rear tires tread separated. Consumer took the tires to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tires were worn out. There was 3/32 tread remaining on the tire. The ply's separated on the inside of both tires. This problem was found during the installation of new tires.




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