Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Tread/belt problems
2

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

The Tire problem

I have had 2 tires separate in the last two months. Prior to this recent event I had another tire separation and was given replacement tires instead of a refund. The las event has left substantial damage to my car. I have both of the old tires and pictures of my car damage.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer took vehicle in for then 50,000 mile service, three of the continental conti touring contact radial tires 195/65 r15 tires were showing signs of tread separation and required replacement, prior to this the vehicle experienced a blow out in January 1999 due to possible defect in the tread   Read details...


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