Tire Related Problems of the 1996 Saturn SL

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1996 Saturn SL. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Saturn SL

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
3
Tire Sidewall problems
3
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1996 Saturn SL

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving 65 mph rear passenger's side tire tread separated. As a result the rear quarter panel and bumper were severely damaged. No impact reported.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Right front tire sidewall separated during a 40mph turn on a paved mountain road, temperature outside was 101f. Tires were not under inflated, they were rotated the day before.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Firestone tire size p175/70r14 blowout twice, once causing accident.   Read details...


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