Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2011 Nissan Altima.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
After noticing "dimples" on the sidewalls of our continental conti pro tires, on a new 2011 Altima, we checked online and found dozens of problems with tread separation and sidewall failures that led to blowouts. We are getting rid of the continentals with just 2,000 miles on them. It's worth $600 for new michelins to know our 2,000-mile drive tomorrow will be on safe tires. It's just unconscionable that these tires come on Nissans, fords and mercedes, and that consumers aren't at least given a choice to opt out. I can't take a family trip on these tires.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima with continental sport contact tires size 215 /60 r16. The dot number was not available. The contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out while driving 55 mph. The contact was forced to drive the vehicle in the left lane in order to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed and the tire was replaced. The contact was told by the insurance company the cause of failure and the tire failed at 4,000 miles. The front drivers side tire was installed four months ago. The current mileage was 20,000.