Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2010 Subaru Impreza.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire problems |
Tire side wall bulge developed after hitting pothole in parking lot at <15 mph. Bulge ~1/2" high and extends from just above bead to just below edge of tread. Bulge ~1" wide. Four tires purchased and installed by sears (plattsburgh, NY) ~1 year ago - oem size on oem rims. Vehicle has two sets of wheels (summer. Winter), no seasonal dismount/remount. Reporting incident as this appears to be a common complaint with this tire.
All four tires had to be replaced due to tire rot. The tires had a 45,000 warranty and had to be replaced with 14,000 miles on the tires. The tires were deemed unsafe to drive on. 08/05/2021.