Wheel Related Problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Oldsmobile Alero

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
1

Wheel problem

Continuation of a prior complaint (10908068). On 9/20/16, prior defective starfire rs-c ultimate touring tire replaced with another similar starfire tire (u30h ldj) at pep boys. Paid $42. 41 (tire handling charge, wheel balance, road hazard warranty, and valve stem). On 10/13/16 noticed new tire was flat/low, tire pressue was down to 18lbs; inflated to 34lbs. On 10/14 tire was flat again down to 19lbs. Used fix-a-flat type product and inflated to 34lbs, appears to be holding. Scheduling appt with pep boys to check tire and possibly reseal. Why is this happening to this tire brand? is there a defect?.


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