Spare Tire problems of the 2000 Volvo V70

Two problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 2000 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the 2000 V70.

1 Spare Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2004

While driving there was a loud popping noise then smoke started coming from the rear of the truck. This occurred after the factory spare tire was installed by a Volvo road side assistance repair service. Consumer wasn't' able to control the vehicle, it felt like the truck was being driven on an uneven pavement, and the spare tire wasn't gripping. When the service representative was called he indicated that this size tire shouldn't be used on this truck. The truck had to be towed to the dealership. The cause of the smoke had yet to be determined.

2 Spare Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2000

My car was delivered with an incorrectly sized spare tire. Apparently (according to the dealer) the tire is supposed to be bigger so the car will remain level at all times. When the car is not level, the self-leveling struts in the rear try to level the c.


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