Tire Problems of Saturn SC2

Saturn SC2 owners have reported 12 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn SC2


Recently reported Tire problems of Saturn SC2

The Tire Sidewall problem

In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, I purchased new michelin hydroedge tires. Upon recent inspection and rotation at a service center, it was noted that all four of my tires were dry-rotting at the sidewall near the treads.   Read details...

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Sc2 equipped with sigma supreme tires. While driving various speeds the vehicle would shake. She did not want to provide an approximate speed because the failure occurred while driving at any speed.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tread separation. Tread came completely off tire. Steal belt is showing and there is a hole in the tire. Caused body damage to car. I am not sure what the numbers are , but I have two sets of numbers for the tires. One set is bm01854-1 the other is p195/60r15 87h mts. Very unsafe tires.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

While pulling into a driveway the tire blew out. Also, while driving at 15 mph the power steering pump failed, making it hard to steer while driving.   Read details...

The Tire Bulge problem

The contact owns a 1997 Saturn Sc2. The vehicle has sears guarsdman tires. On two separate occasions, the front passenger and rear driver's side tires had a complete blow out. A third tire has a bulge that can be pushed. The failure mileage and tire size were unknown.   Read details...




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