Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1998 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mazda Protege

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Mazda Protege

The Tire problem

I was driving alone my 1998 Mazda Protege along a local route in tewksbury MA in light rain at about 30-35 mph when a car a few cars ahead of me made a quick stop for a left turn. Several car behind stopped without problem, but I was not able to stop and skid all the way into the car at front which   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Vehicle was equipped with an bridgestone tire size p18565r/14, and while driving at 45 mph driver side front tire tread separated. Causing a loss of control for a moment. Bridgestone was contacted.   Read details...


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