Spare Tire Problems of Volvo V70

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.

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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.

While driving at state speed limit left tire blewout. Tire was replaced with spare tire. Proceeded to drive under 50 mph and without warning vehicle caught on fire. Dealer inspected vehicle, and stated that gearshift had malfunctioned consumer was at fault because of the speed vehicle was driven at.

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