Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

The Tire problem

Tires lost nearly all air within 2,000 mile of checking;had to replace;they went to steel bar at 18000 miles; fumes inside cabin from purchase of car;fell asleep at wheel sevl times; romania Subaru in eugene wouldn't fix on 2 visits;3rd visit, found leak;still have fumes inside cabin and more if   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tire sidewalls are cracking on all 4 tires, and a section of the right front tire has completely separated. A mechanic at local service station stated that he is seeing a lot of this on this size michelin tire, particularly on Subaru outbacks.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Severe cupping on tread. Car aligned 4 times and new tires placed. Car still cupping tires. Vibration above 30 mph( dot number: tire size: 205/55/16 )   Read details...


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