Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
7
Tire Blowout problems
1
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

The Tire problem

The Subaru forrester was purchased on 8/25/2000. The above tire (and 3 other tires) were brand new on the vehicle which showed 24,900 miles on the odometer. These tires have had excellent care and we have been especially careful to maintain the correct air pressure.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

1998 Subaru Forester's tire blew out. When the tire blewout it caused the vehicle to go off the roadway and strike a construction cone, delineator post and south ditch. The vehicle left rear quarter panel, taillight and bumper were damaged. There were no injuries.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Thousands of tiny cracks are visible around all tires sidewalls. Yokohama avid touring 205r6516.   Read details...


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