general problems of the 1998 Toyota Avalon

Seven problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Avalon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2008

I've noticed my tires this morning are starting to tear I only have about 5 to 7000 miles on them I hardly use the car,however I take good care of my vehicle,I've never had this problem until now I really would like to see this taken care of, nankang sport ns-1 215-45-17.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2000

Right rear tire went flat. While requesting repair, dealer indicated steel belts were beginning to protrude through carcass. Upon visual inspection of the undamaged left rear tire, observed the same phenomenon. All tires had only an estimated 5 - 10 thousand miles tread remaining. These tires were rotated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation and maintained at 32 psi pressure. Car is in excellent mechanical condition with no front end damage nor alignment anomalies. As a result of the defects noted on both rear tires chose to replace all four tires. ( dot number: tire size: p205/65r15 ).

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1999

All four tire worn. Nlm.

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Believe manufacturer is putting inferior tires on original equipment autos and then refers customer to tire manufacturer when complaints arise. ( dot number: tire size: p205/65r15 ).

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

Vehicle is extremely sensitive to "tire steer". Two of the original equipment tires (bridgestone) were replaced at 3000 miles, but the problem recurred. The entire set of tires were replaced with bf goodrich tires, but the same problem recurred. Rotating the tires becomes problematic because the wrong switch exacerbartes the problem. The resulting "pull" indiactes the need for a wheel alignment when that is not the problem, or obscures the need at other times. The need to fight the wheel causes driver fatigue and could result in loss of control.

6 Tire problem

After only 18,000 miles two front tires had prematurely worn out, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

7 Tire problem

Tire premature failure caused cords separated from rubber after running low due to puncture. Yh (bridgestone p205/65r15).


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