Tire Sidewall problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Six problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2012

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma equipped with goodyear pacemark (n/a) tires. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that there was a blister on the sidewall of the front driver's tire. The contact examined each tire and noticed that blisters were present on all of the tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that he may be driving over too many bumps on the road. The vehicle was also taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the blisters were present on the inner and outer sidewalls of all tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also offered no assistance. The failure mileage on the tires was 9,869. Updated 6/4/12 the consumer had to purchase new tire eight months later. Updated 06/11/12.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

The tire developed a blister on the sidewall. I changed the tire, I was driving to the firestone dealer when the tire exploded in the bed of my truck. I have digital photos if you would like to see the damage. Hmv. (dot number: w29vawi497 tiresize: p235/75r15).

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2001

Sudden blowout of sidewall. (tiresize: p215/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p215/70r14 ).

4 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2000

The tire has a crack in the side wall that could result in a blow out. The tire also will not the recommended tire pressure. (tiresize: 31x10. 5r15) (tiresize: 31x10. 5r15)( dot number: tire size: 31x10. 5r15 ).

5 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2000

The tire has a crack in the side wall that could result in a blow out. The tire also will not the recommended tire pressure. ( dot number: tire size: 31x10. 5r15 ).

6 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While traveling on the massachusetts turnpike, the sidewall on the right rear tire ripped apart seperating the tire. ( dot number: tire size: 225/75/r15 ).


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