Tire Blowout problems of the 2000 Saturn SL2

Two problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2000 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2001

Traveling from FL to IA. Tire blew out in northern georgia on interstate 75. Inside of passenger rear tire came apart from rest. Tire in two complete circles. Had to get towed and tire replaced. Very scary situation. Car handled ok. No nails or cause of blowout determined by towing/tire business who replaced tired. I am worried about driving with other tires. Only have 27,000 miles on them. Thanks. (tiresize: p185/65r15).

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2001

While driving, vehicle began to pull to the right, consumer thought she heard the left front tire blowout, vehicle experienced rollover, firestone affinity, p185/65r15, 2 injuries in accident, claim 75-a352-313.


Other Tire related problems of the 2000 Saturn SL2

Tire problems
5
Tire Blowout problems
3


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