Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. 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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Marking problems |
Tires have no wet traction, they spin out at low rate of speed leaving you exposed to fast approaching vehicles. Tires also cause vehicle to "fish tail" and spin out at low speed turns, losing control of the vehicle and/or side swippng a guard rail and or vehicle. Dt Read details...
While driving at 65 mph on I-95 the rear passenger side tire blew out. Specifically the threads peeled off causing damage to the wheel well, trim and brakes. Damage was $1650. Tire was a toyo tranpath a12(taa12-6). P255/65r16 106s with good threads. Read details...
July 1, 2007: michelin tire failure: p255/65 r16 michelin ltx m/s . After 22k miles on the tires, while driving on the highway at 65mph, suddenly the rear passenger side tire tread completely separated from the sidewall, resulting in a blowout. The 2001 Pathfinder le 4x4, didn't flip over. Read details...