Tire Problems of Volvo 850

Volvo 850 owners have reported 20 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire blowout (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volvo 850


Recently reported Tire problems of Volvo 850

The Tire problem

The tire dealer recommended michelin primacy mxv4 as a replacement tire for my 1997 Volvo 850 (normally aspirated) sedan. The michelin website described this tire as an "acceptable substitute" for the tires specified by Volvo because michelin no longer offers high performance tires in my   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Perreli (205/45-17) tires blew out, the design and size for this vehicle is inappropriate.   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 Bubble problem

There are bubbles within the front tires, and sometimes within the rears tire. Consumer had the tires repaired 11 times. Dealer can't determine the cause of problem.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The contact owns a 1997 Volvo 850. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The tread then began to separate from the tire and continuously struck the fender of the vehicle. The fender, passenger side door, and rocker panel were damaged.   Read details...




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