Volvo S80 owners have reported 14 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 sidewall (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
While driving on an interstate at approximately 70mph a very slight road vibration was felt approximately 1 minute before the rear driver side tire completely failed. There was a loud audible thump as the vehicle unintentionally jerked to the left. Read details...
Michelin p225/50r17 mxv4 s8 tires have dry rot cracking with over 40% tread life left. 3rd set of tires on car in 75k miles. All wore prematurely and/or had dry rot cracks. Authorized michelin tire dealer inform me that michelin will not cover this safety defect!! internet has numerous same Read details...
Tire pressure check signal comes on very often - several complaints to dealer over the last two years - always told that's it my problem. Checking your website it appears to be a recall by the factory on their own - incorrect. Read details...
On April 13, 2010 I was told by the salesman that the yokohama tire is as good as the michelin tires that I had on my car. (1 of my michelin tires was showing steel belts, apparently from spinning my tires trying to get out of the snow on my gravel driveway this past Mar 2010. Read details...
Valve stem locking nut corroded on left front wheel and separated from stem. The stem actually fell inside the wheel causing a blow out. No injuries, but this could have been serious at highway speeds. The defect happened at 45 months, and 51,000 miles. Read details...