Tire Problems of Volkswagen R32

Volkswagen R32 owners have reported 4 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen R32


Recently reported Tire problems of Volkswagen R32

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

I purchased the car in Nov 2006 and since then had numerous problems with the car, right form the start. Tire pressure light was on for 10 months, unable to fix, remote garage opener not working properly, remote control doesn't open the car, back door doesn't open at all, one of the studs   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

Three (3) dunlop sp sport 01 a/s 225/40r18 92h m+s tire failures in 4800 miles. These are the oe tires my new car (2008 vw R32) came with. First failure occurred at 600 miles (March 2008)when I hit a pothole at a very low speed. Rim sliced the tire, thus causing loss of air pressure.   Read details...




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