One problem related to tire sidewall has been reported for the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Purchased tires September 27, 1999, vehicle had 52,400 miles. Had sidewall blowout on 1 tire on December 8, 2000 at 71,500 miles (about 19,000 miles on tire). Had second blowout on December 20, 2000 at 72,000 miles (19,500 miles on tire). Both incidents occuring at high speeds - 50+mph. Dot #b73r 171x 349 (dot number: b73r171x34 tiresize: 275/70 r16).
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