Four problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2003 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mini Cooper S based on all problems reported for the 2003 Cooper S.
The right front tire was bald. The consumer stated it was not from rough driving. Ph.
While traveling about 60mph on highway, consumer heard a noise from the right rear tire. He was able to pull over to the shoulders. Tire tread separated from the outiside wheel. Firestone, p22575r16 steeltex. Consumer stated that the separated tread was wrapped around tailpipe and damaged wheel well.
At 65mph rear driver's side tire tread started to separate causing a blowout out. This could have caused a vehicle crash. Size 22517r16, dot unknown. The dot of the tire is vd1l1xd with a date code of 368. Consumer requests reimbursement.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. She was able to pull over onto the shoulder, and noticed that right rear tire tread had began to separate. Tire was a firestone steeltex, r4s #lt 225/7516m/s. There was no accident. Dot#vd1l1xd298.
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