general problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Two problems related to tire have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2010

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile eighty eight with a set of mastercraft glacier grip ii tires, size p205/70/r15, and the dot number: u9mofhb296a16l029248e4. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he noticed that the vehicle would drive as if it were bouncing. When he finally inspected the vehicle, he noticed that the rear driver and passenger tire tread had detached, which ultimately caused damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a tire dealer and they advised him that the tires were defective and the tread had began shifted which caused the blow out. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred shortly after repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1996

Goodyear tires cause vibration.


Other Tire related problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88



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