Tire Problems of Mazda Miata

Mazda Miata owners have reported 11 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mazda Miata


Recently reported Tire problems of Mazda Miata

The Tire Sidewall problem

Douglas tire I got to replace the one that had a bolt molded in the sidewall. This one had a large flat spot on half of the contact patch. It was easy to see with by eye and would not even sit correctly. I never mounted it cause it was clearly defective.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Tread separation on all 4 tires. Clear manufacturer defect.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

Unfortunately I hired a car from atwest rent a car IL lax for a 3 weeks! the convertible car Mazda Miata that the company rent me was, that I saw first, covered in scratches, not washed, inside and outside! but this is not the extremely serious matter!! I called many times to report you   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While traveling down the new jersey turnpike, my rear nitto 450 tire had a tread separation failure which caused my 1999 Mazda Miata to lose control, spinning out from the left lane across three lanes of traffic during rush hour, finally hitting the embankment on the far right side.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

Flat tire caused by pot-hole. Caused cut in tire. Discovered that car does not have a spare tire. Instead has a "fix-a-flat" kit. Did not work - will not work with a cut caused by a pot hole. The sealant will not seal a quarter inch long cut and so the kit pump will not inflate the tire.   Read details...




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