Tire Sidewall problems of the 1997 Mercury Tracer

Three problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Tracer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2000

While inspecting the tires on my car, I saw the inside sidewall had peeled away from the casing. This condition is on both front tires and consists of about 12 inches of damage per tire. I called goodyear customer relations and they gave me the impression that it was not of any great concern and that this was a normal condition that should be covered under the limited warranty adjustment policy. (dot number: t278408gcw tiresize: p18565 r14).

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2000

While inspecting the tires on my car, I saw the inside sidewall had peeled away from the casing. This condition is on both front tires and consists of about 12 inches of damage per tire. I called goodyear customer relations and they gave me the impression that it was not of any great concern and that this was a normal condition that should be covered under the limited warranty adjustment policy. ( dot number: t278408gcw tire size: p18565 r14 ).

3 Tire Sidewall problem

3 of 4 tire were dry rot on the inside sidewalls (goodyear conquest size 185-65r 14). Nlm.


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