Tire Problems of Smart Fortwo

Smart Fortwo owners have reported 3 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Smart Fortwo

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Smart Fortwo

The Tire problem

175 55 r15 tge tires wires startes to unravelling and chabgibg the ahape of tge tire.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

Valve stem on 2008 Smart Fortwo tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) is made of aluminum and corrodes due to salt. Valve stem is not replaceable so the entire sensor has to be replaced. Part was replaced with an aftermarket part (which has subsequently stopped working). Old part is available.   Read details...




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