Tire Problems of Saturn SC1

Saturn SC1 owners have reported 4 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn SC1

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Saturn SC1

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tread separation from tire.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Complete rupture of tire at junction of sidewall (inside) and tread for approximately 180 degrees, with radiating ruptures in the sidewall from the wheel rim to the tread rupture. (dot number: w27j bcd tiresize: p185/65r14)   Read details...

The Tire problem

The contact complained about several problems. There was a fuel smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was hard to steer, when she turned the wheel there was a squeaking noise. The brakes dragged and squeaked, and it felt like the vehicle was sliding and it was hard to stop.   Read details...




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