Tire Related Problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1996 Volvo 850. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volvo 850


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1996 Volvo 850

The Tire problem

The contact owns four cooper zeon spt tires, size 205 55 r16. The contact was rotating the tires, when he noticed the front drivers side tire was bald. The tires were inspected and the contact was advised that the tires were down to the wear bar. The tires were not replaced.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tires have 12,000 miles - one tire has a large bubble on the sidewall( dot number: 27682 tire size: p195/60r15 )   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

During regular driving driver has tire blow outs. This has occurred three times. Owner notes of possible design flaw with the low profile tires on vehicle. Problem can occur at anytime , most frequently when vehicle hits pothole.   Read details...


Tire related problems in other Volvo 850 model year vehicles:



Fuel Economy of 850 Vehicles
850 Service Bulletins
850 Safety Recalls
850 Defect Investigations