Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

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

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle

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

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

The Tire problem

Violent shaking of 2001 New Beetle gl (highway speeds) after snow storm. 1/14/04 snow storm hits detroit metro area. The next morning 1/15/04 while going to work my vehicle started to shake/vibrate, starting at 45 mph. I did not take the bug above 55 mph because the shaking was getting worse.   Read details...

The Tire Bead problem

Sudden loss of air pressure in tire(s) on 2001 New Beetle with 17 inch aluminum wheels. Caused by corrosion on the bead area of the rim. Caused severe damage to tire, had to replace one expensive tire because of damage to sidewall. 3 total occurrences on 2 different rims.   Read details...


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