Tire Problems of Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Suzuki Sidekick Sport owners have reported 3 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
3

Tire Tread/belt problem #1

Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. I still have tires on car.

Tire Tread/belt problem #2

Tires separated with complete steel tread and tires chunks missing, this occurred at 60mph. I still have tires on car. (tiresize: 275 60r16h).

Tire Tread/belt problem #3

Original tires on a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport, p215/65r16 dot ap2hjeuuo58. Right rear tire came apart, consumer heard a noise that sounded like exhaust. Then, consumer heard a thump thump noise like tire was coming apart. The tire came apart at the seams while traveling at 70 mph. It was determined to be tread separation.



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