Tire Problems of Toyota Tercel

Toyota Tercel owners have reported 7 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire blowout (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota Tercel


Recently reported Tire problems of Toyota Tercel

The Tire problem

Tire pressure too high when delivered causing poor steering control.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

This is a recount of events in which my tire failed. I began my commute to work by entering onto a good condition state highway and began driving 65 mph around 6:30 am edt. Approximately 5 minutes into the drive with lite traffic, I decided to change from the middle lane into the right hand lane.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tl - while driving 60 mph, the vehicle hit debris in the road causing complete tire tread separation on the passenger rear tire. All four tires were replaced may 2006 due to driver's front tire having had tread separation. The failure mileage on the tire was unknown. The tire has not been replaced.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The entire tire just blew apart. Both sidwalls came away from the tread. I have pictures I can email if anybody wants them.   Read details...




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