Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
Tire tread separation on passenger car tires. Brand = kumho line = ecsta asx size = 225/40/r18 dot # = yomx yc2f while driving down the road, my son noticed rubber chunks flying from the front end of his car. Read details...
Front left tire continuously deflating, leading to rapid deflation because of a seven inch cut along the seam of the tire. Fortunately it happened at a very low speed and I was able to get off the road safely. I had just left the highway and was driving 70 mph. Replaced all four tires. Read details...
Two good year eagle tires p205/55r16, blew out due to failure of the side wall. Read details...