One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 2003 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2003 Protege.
While driving at about 40 mph back right tire went flat instantly without warning. Tire make: bridgestone potenza p195/55r15. The tire showed no signs of wear or damage and was only driven on for 25,000 miles. I took it to a repair shop (pepboys) and they found that the inside steel belt had broke and caused the tire to fail. I replaced that tire with another brand (cost $100), and still have the damaged bridgestone tire for evidence.
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| Tire Tread/belt problems |