SAAB 95 owners have reported 15 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
With only 670 miles on a new set of tires, an inspection for a completely unrelated reason found that there was a bulge in 3 of the 4 new tires. Installed in Jun, issue found in Dec; car is driven very little. Tires were purchased from tire rack and installed by discount tire. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 SAAB 9-5 equipped with firestone champion hr tires, size: 235/45r/17 (na). The contact stated that the sidewalls of two tires were cracked. Firestone inspected the tires and diagnosed that the contact ran over the utility, which caused the cracks. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-5 equipped with hankook tires hkh405, size 225-45-17. The dot and serial numbers were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the front tires tread was worn prematurely. Read details...
On Feb 20, 2013, I went to gillys, a local tire company, sold me two tires and welded a cracked rim. On Mar 2, 2013 the tire blew out and upon inspection at walmart automotive. It was discovered the tire was illegally plugged on inner wall. The rim had recracked. This violates 49 cfr 570. Read details...