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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
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...
Tread separation on all 4 tires. Clear manufacturer defect. Read details...
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...
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...
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...