Tire Valve Problems of Volkswagen Passat

I was just entering I-90 at harlem Ave when without warning my 2 month old tire went flat. There was no warning, and by the time I was able to get off the expressway the tire was shredded. I changed the tire with my spare and since the tire was a replacement on a set from ntb I decided that I would completely replace the whole set as I was completely without any confidence with ntb. The tire did not look like it had any problems except for the damage done by running flat. I replaced the tires 8/9/08 and upon returning home from the tire store read a consumer's report alert that some chinese made valve stems are failing. While at this point I do not have the stem in question the tire was of chinese manufacture and all symptoms I encountered are consistent with stem failure.

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A loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the rear passenger's side tire blew out. Consumer changed the tire, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the valve stems needed to be replaced.

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