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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems |
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...
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...
Firestone tire size p175/70r14 blowout twice, once causing accident. Read details...