Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
4
Tire problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

The Tire Tread/belt problem

107 degree weather, highway speeds, firestone wilderness at p235/75r15 tire with total tread separation. Caused damage to wheel well, bumper, vehicle body.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Wrangler p265/70r16 tire I had been putting air in two of the four tires for the last six months every week. There is a defect in the rubber above thread and in the riggs on the tire I was told by two tire repair store (goodyear being the second ) could not be repaired where located.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

3 years ago I purchased 225/75 r15 from les schwab tires . The tires are rotting and cracking in the sidewall. Have been like this for about 1 year. I drive the car everyday and cannot see a reason for this to be happening. They are hankook tires.   Read details...


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