Tire Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Nissan Maxima


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1996 Nissan Maxima

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer replaced two front tires (no make or size) due to tread separation which was also causing the steering wheel to shake, one of the places that the consumer took the vehicle to stated there were no problems with the tires.   Read details...

The Tire problem

All four tires have gone out of round and have a noticeable side to side motion at slow speeds. (tiresize: p215r15)( dot number: tire size: p215r15 )   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Of 4 tires purchased in may 2008, 3 have failed. One tire was replaced due to radial tire pull. A second was replaced due to a blister that developed on the sidewall. A third was replaced due to a flat spot that was discovered on the tread, which was found when the tire could not be balanced.   Read details...


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