Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Blowout problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Tire problem

Dd (dot number: y759 tiresize: p195/70r14)   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

On 9/6/2010 I got in my car and pulled out of my parking space. My car had been sitting all that day and the previous day. As I pulled out, heard a flop, flop noise, stopped my car, got out and looked around.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

3 tires failed in 1 year -- tread completely separated from outer sidewall (can put your hand inside). In most recent failure, a nail was found to have penetrated tread, causing the air to escape prior to tire failure. Separation runs 360 degrees around the tire.   Read details...


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