Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire problems |
2002 Silhouette, 39000 miles. Front wheel bearings failed. Had repaired, within 50 miles after picking up from dealership, there was a grinding when turning right. Both heated seats didn't heat. Driver's side window operated extremely slow. Read details...
As I was checking the tires for wear I noticed that the inside of the tire, where the tread meets the sidewall, was damaged. It appears that there is a flange or disc at the bottom of the spring/shock assembly that's coming in contact with the tire. Less than 1 inch clearance. Read details...
Tires are worn on inside, there are deep almost to the cord indentations or separations. Tire wear due to bad front-end alignment. The tires were worn in the inside almost to the cord intentions or separations and the edges of the steel belts were exposed. Read details...