Tire Sidewall problems of the 2000 Volvo C70

Three problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2000 Volvo C70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo C70 based on all problems reported for the 2000 C70.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2002

All 4 tires developed serious sidewall cracks sometime before being replaced at 17000 miles. Car dealer took them to pireli tire dealer who would not do anything since tread was warn to 4/32. This was a serious safety issue. Tries wore out then failed much too soon although I had all recommended dealer service. I have digital pictures and saved one tire. Nlm.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2002

While driving 60mph, tire blewout on sidewall. Perelli, p6000, tire size p225/45r17. Dot number xtcjxka6399.

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Front right tire and right rear tire had sidewall failures within a span of a month. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything, tires are pirelli p6000 17inch.




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