Volvo 850 owners have reported 2 problems related to tire sidewall (under the tire category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tires have 12,000 miles - one tire has a large bubble on the sidewall( dot number: 27682 tire size: p195/60r15 ).
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The problem I have experienced is a condition where the sidewall of the tires forms a bulge, causing the tire to become unbalanced and in danger of bursting. From speaking with several tire dealers, it seems that the cause of the problem is the ultra-low profile design of the tires which makes them unusually vulnerable to damage from normal road hazards. I have had four tires develop this condition on four separate occasions. Since I am extremely cautious about avoiding road hazards, and put snow tires on the car in the winter, it is obviously not a coincidence. Furtermore, it is quite evident that many other volve 850 owners have had the same bad fortune. ( dot number: tire size: 205-45/z17 ).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |