Tire Sidewall problems of the 2001 Nissan Altima

Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2001 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2001 Altima.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Altima. The vehicle has firestone firehawk gtx-02, size p205/55r16 tires. The contact stated that the sidewalls were cracked and separating from the tires and the belts were also becoming loose. He further stated that the tires were vibrating, making noise, and air kept leaking out of them. All four tires had to be replaced. Firestone stated that they should have replaced the tires, not him. The current mileage was 38,620 and failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 01-14-08. Updated 12/12/07.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2001

Developed bubble in sidewall. (tiresize: 205/60r15)( dot number: tire size: 205/60r15 ).


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