Tire Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (six problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
10
Tire Tread/belt problems
6
Tire Blowout problems
3

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

The Tire problem

The treads of my continental tires separated when I was traveling on the freeway. My car lost traction and spun uncontrollably when I was driving on freeway. My tires were purchased 5 years ago and have about 75,000 miles on them.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Rollover in Toyota 4 runner - 1997.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Right rear (passenger side) tire "let go" while driving down the interstate south of pueblo, CO. The tire did not blow out. Tread separation was the outer side of the tread and sidewall. Tire failure was not caused by low air pressure as all had been checked that morning (34lbs).   Read details...


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