Tire Sidewall problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Blowout of left rear and right front. First occurred 0800 21 Apr 01 on interstata 64 west near richmond va. Second later that same day on interstate 95 south north of richmond. In both cases belt separation occurred. No puncture. Holes in sidewall. I took the one tire I saved to a goodyear dealer and he determined that the tire had a defect resulting in belt separation. Wear on the tire even tho it had 50000 miles was over 20% tread left. I would never have expected two blowouts in one day particularly with the tread as good as it appeared. The tires were state inspected in late January. (tiresize: 195/60/r14)( dot number: tire size: 195/60/r14 ).

Out of 3 new tires, 1 complete blowout on interstate, 2 repl. Sdwl leaks. Valve stem replacement. (dot number: mduljphr09 tiresize: 205/50r15).

Tire had a sidewall seperation on the highway resulting in accident; this has happened now twice, on the stock tires, first time I thought it was just bad luck, however two times seems to be fishy. The tires have plenty of tread left. I am interested to find out if this has happened to other people. ( dot number: mkhcfjdr19 tire size: 195/60r14 ).

Tire sidewalls continually loosing air due to cracking. Mjs.