Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
Consumer bridgestone turanza LS-h sidewall failed while driving 60+ miles. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the damages sustained to the rear passenger quarter panel, wheel and related expenses.
Consumer experienced a left front tire blow out 18 months after purchase. The dealer replaced the tire and no cost to the consumer. The next time the right front tire blew. The blow out was between the tire tread and the rim. The dealer determined that the second tire blowout was caused by a small puncture which allow air to slowly leak from the tire.