Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Blowout problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

The Tire problem

My girl friend had a low tire (kumho ecsta ast 225/r17 94hxl). I was putting air in the tire which is rated for 50psi max. I wanted 32psi and over inflated to 40psi. As I was letting air out the tire ruptured in my face causing lots of facial abrasions, eye damage (temporary I hope) and hearing   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

While driving, right front tire experienced a blowout, the passenger side air bag then deployed, there was a scratch on the wheel, no specific tire information given, claim 53-c850-661.   Read details...


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