Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

The Tire problem

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima equipped with dunlop, tire line: sports 7000, and tire size 215/60r16. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle would shake shimmy and sway. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the diagnosis was the tires was feathering.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima equipped with general tires, tire line: Altimax rt43, tire size: 215/60/r16, and dot number: a35mwbkw. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, when the brake pedal was depressed and the contact lost control of the vehicle causing it to crash into a   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

2nd problem w/ continental brand tires on my 2002 Nissan Altima. Original set was replaced (50/50% payed) between Nissan corporation & continental corporation at approx. 18,000 miles on vehicle. Replacement set showing/displaying same problems. . . .   Read details...


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