Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2007

The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. While driving 30 mph the passenger side rear tire began to vibrate. The dealer stated that the tread was separating and a new tire was needed. This was the third tire that separated. The mileage of the tire and tire pressure were unknown. The tire brand is cooper, cooper lifeliner classic ii, size,p215/60r16. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2000

While driving, left front firestone fr721 tire p195/75r14 experienced tread separation, tires were installed at 23000 miles, vehicle received body damage due to the tire failure.




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