Three problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2000 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2000 S80.
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.