Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen GTI.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
While traveling about 55mph on the highway rear passenger tire tread separated from the wheel. Dealer is aware of the problem.
While traveling about 55mph on the highway without prior warning right rear tire tread separated from the wheel causing a rip and tear underneath the vehicle's gas tank.