Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2000 Volvo S80.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems |
225/50r-17 94v proxes tpt all season blackwall had a sidewall failure while traveling straight on a highway at 70 mph, outside temp was 84 degrees f. Tire core remained intact leaving 1 or 2 inches of each sidewall glued to rim. Tire had 22k miles on it. Air pressure should have been okay since it was checked a few weeks earlier. Opposing tire was at 33 when checked cold the next day. Door panel indicates 29-39 is okay.
We want to file a complaint to a tire manufacturer, michelin. We have bought 4 piece of michelin tires on 11/24/2006 from its a tire dealer, costco wholesale club tier center, located at 50 overlook blvd, nanuet, NY 10954, tel. (845) 425-0316 and the 4 piece tiers were installed there. The tire model is michelin pilot sport a/s 225/50r17 ultra high performance price at $207. 99 per tier (current price) after 4 months, on 3/28/07, we accidentally found one tire located at front passenger side had blister (a bubble) in the sidewall, when we checked the tire air pressure. See the picture as follows: we are glad to find this defective tier prior to getting a car accident. Because we realized that the defective condition might result in a rapid loss air pressure, which could lead to a loss control and a vehicle crash. We could like to have either an inspector of the highway traffic safety administration office or a third party inspector to inspect this defective tier to get some information to protect people from potential car crash and lost lives. Please contact me for any additional information. I appreciate your consideration and looking forward to hear you soon.
Michelin pilot hx tire p225/50r17 has developed a bubble in sidewall, dot hb0a ec2x399, cause of bubble is unknown.