Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2001 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems |
Tire sidewall bubble/blister upon hitting shallow pothole - this is 3rd tire occurance, all with same sidewall blister damage, of the four oe tires delivered on my 2001 Mazda Protege ES. The oe tires are dunlop sp sport 5000m p195/50r16 83 v. Dot identification: dot eulv 4md0901. Read details...
Tread separation problem involving kumho ecsta 711 tires. The vehicle failed the virginia auto safty inspection due to a violation involving the two front kumho tires. The inspector explained that the tread was separating from the tire due to (his opinion) a shifting of the belts. Read details...
I was told that the tire was driven while low. I check the air in my tires once sometimes twice a week. The mechanic that looked at my tire said that it only has to be a little low to start rubbing on the rim. As you can see by my mileage I drive quite a bit. Read details...