Tire Tread/belt Problems of Toyota Prius

On three of the four tires at different times the tires were separating. They had bulges in the tire. Caused extreme vibration and noise. The last tire was today with 22k miles. The other two were a year ago with 15k miles. I’ve had to replace all 4 tires.

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After an interstate highway drive and when then discovering my tire had been punctured by a screw or other object, but with still enough air in the tire to drive to a tire repair facility, I drove to have the puncture repaired. On repairing the puncture of the 185/65r15 tire, the repairman observed a portion of the tire’s steel belt to be visible on the inside of the tire. An immediate replacement of the tire was recommended, but this facility did not have an identical tire to provide. The facility emailed me a picture of the protruding steel belt. This writer has twice reported the matter to the tire’s manufacturer, but still no response since the first report on 09/24/2024. No party other than the tire repair facility has inspected the tire. This writer has recognized no noticeable effect of the defect, but the repair facility stated it could cause a blowout at any time.

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The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius equipped with toyo proxes a20 (na) tires, size: p215/50/r17 (na). While the tires were being repaired at gateway tire (8115 macon road, cordova, TN 38018; 901-624-0911), the contact was informed of a slight tear that circled the inside of all four tires, causing the tread to slightly separate. The dealer diagnosed that all four tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered to pay a portion of the replacement cost. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 40,694.

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Utqg rating on goodyear integrity tires p185-65r15 is inaccurate. Tires have 17,500 miles and are worn out. Treadwear rating of 460 is fraudlent.

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We had to replace the tires with only 20,000 miles on in order for our vehicle to pass inspection. Tires are rated at 50,000. Dealer claimed it was because our rear wheels were out of alignment yet they had no way of aligning the rear wheels so nothing was done to correct the problem but pay above msrp for two new tires. A few weeks later we went to a local tire store for two more as we were traveling and didn't want to take any chances.

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: the contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed a tread separation problem on the front driver side tire. The contact was referred to the tire dealer and upon inspection the tire dealer determined the tread separation was related to impact damage. But, the vehicle was never involved in an accident or other type of impact. The tires had been regularly rotated every five thousand miles as recommended by the manufacturer. The tire was replaced with a like tire by the tire dealer. The failed tire was a good year, integrity, p185/65/r15.

Check engine light kept coming on then going off. Took to dealer but they couldn't get it to duplicate problem. While there they noticed tires were severely worn. Told me I needed 4 new tires and a 4 wheel alignment at 27,008 miles. Purchased 4 175/65r14 re 92 extra load tires. Left after paying for repairs including an oil change of $557. 61 n August 3, 2004. October 8, 2005 had two nearly flat front tires. Have had to put air into tires several times over the past 4 months - even took car to auto garage that changed tires from winter to summer thinking they put them on wrong. Oct. 12, 2005 started hearing a humming noise in front left tire. Took to auto garage on oct 15, 2005 to be told that once again tires needed to be replaced again because they were worn due to needing a front end alignment and front left tire needed a ball bearing. Inside wall of tires is worn off and danger of tire blow-out. Rear tires also show signs of premature wear on inside wall and should be replaced soon. Current mileage is 44,804. I also put on winter tires every autumn onto the front. Garage technician said there was something wrong with burning through 2 sets of 4 tires within 45,000 miles and I should contact dealer.

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Excessive tire wear on bridgestone potenza re92 tires. Tires replaced on my 2002 Toyota Prius may 2004 at 23,555 miles. Service manager advised that original tires were unsafe and continued use could result in a blow out. Currently, the second set of tires are again worn (44,000 miles) and unsafe.

The contact stated the tires are shouldering on vehicle. The edges of the tire on the inside and outside are wearing out. The tires were replaced in January 2005 by Toyota. Now ,in December 2005, the problem recurred. He spoke to Toyota, and they said they did not warranty tires, and he should be in contact with goodyear. However, goodyear claimed the problem was with the engineering of the vehicle.

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Consumer has a 2002 Toyota Prius. The vehicle was bought brand new but now has 16000 miles on it. It is equipped with bridgestone tires. Already the front tires threads are literally coming apart. There was no resulting injury.

Consumer inspected the tires and the belts wore into the steel. Tires were replaced on the front four times. Vehicle was aligned several times but the tires continued to wear. They were replaced with the same make/model tire.

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6/2001 Prius; mileage ~20,000; bridgestone potenza 175/65/r14rx original tires; while driving approximately 40 mph on surface streets, rear right passenger tread separated from the tire. Dealer recommended going to tire vendor for warrantee replacement. Plan to pursue issue with Toyota.

While driving at 25 mph passenger's side rear tire blew out. Prior to the blowout dealership indicated that all tires had abnormal wear. At the time of blowout consumer was able to see the metal belt through the sidewall.

Potenza 175/65/r14xl (oem tires) which are specifically made for the Prius, wear quickly and on the edges. This resulted in my tire tread having a 1/32 rating, while the middle of the tire still had a long life left. When making sharp turns at low speeds (especially when the car is cold), the steering wheel will vibrate (sometimes audibly, sometimes not). Were this to happen at even a slightly higher speed, accidents may occur. This problem has become more frequent in the last few weeks. It now occurs at least every other day.

While traveling about 70mph on the highway without prior warning the driver side front tread separated from the vehicle. The tire bridgestone potenxa re92 175/65r14. Dealer is aware of problem. This is the correct tire 175/65r14 xl845.

Unusual tire wear: front oem tires worn to cords at 5000 miles. Pressure kept at specified psi. Alignment checked and adjusted at 1,500 miles.

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The tires on our 2001 Prius continually fail after about 15,000 miles. We have had state inspections fail because of tread wear, refused service at bridgestone dealers because of tread wear. With less than 50k miles we are working on the third set of tires. We check pressure and rotate our tires regularly. Since Toyota claims there are no replacements and no tread wear warranties, we think the car should no longer be allowed on the us market.

2002 new Toyota Prius delivered with bridgestone potenza tires. These tires have failed after 12,000 miles. Then changed tires (all 4) which failed at 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate says its not their concern. Dealer told me they are not safe tires. I have replaced tires every 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate recommends these tires and takes no responsibility for them.

Consumer took vehicle to a shop for a routine check up and mechanic inspected front tires, and noticed that on both tires tread began to separate. They were bridge stone/ firestone tires. Dealership was aware of problem.

Two front tires wore out prematurely. Dealer says the remedy for this problem is to rotate the tires and keep the appropriate tire pressure.