Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2002 Golf.
The tire sidewall blew out. We were driving at 65 mph on an interstate highway in an urban area and had to change the tire in the triangular space between the highway lanes and an exit - very dangerous. These were sold as 60,000 mile tires, and this tire had 20,200 miles on it. It was maintained at proper pressure. Conditions were clear, dry, summer weather in albuquerque, nm. The problem has not yet been confirmed by the service center, but we will be taking the damaged tire there because it is still under warranty. Tire size: 195 / 65 r 15.
Sidewalls of my daughter's Volkswagen separated. The tires were continental contitouring contract, 19565r15-91h ch95.