Tire Related Problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire bulge (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen Beetle


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

The Tire Tread/belt problem

These tires were on the vehicle when I purchased it. The tread began to separate from the body of the tire at 18,500 miles. I contacted perelli tire of north America. They told me that this was a misapplication of that tire.   Read details...

The Tire Bulge problem

We test drove cars at rod & tys all star auto in puyallup, we noticed that the tires were bald and one car had a bulge and tear in the outside of the tire. I brought this to their attention and they said they aren't required to make these cars safe. That is the buyers responsibility.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

Faulty valve stems -- suspect -- made in china, purchased at local aaa repair facility that purchaes supplies from tech int'l.   Read details...


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