Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
07/24/20071
 2000 chrysler cirrus tire blew out causing the consumer to hit the median wall. *kb according to the report, the right rear tire sis not have puncture holes. the tire wall bead against the wheel had jagged rips and had separated from the wheel. 3 occupants in the vehicle were injured. ohio traffic crash report. *jb
06/05/2002106/01/2001
 While in motion, tire on vehicle separated throughout causing the rim to scrap the ground while emitting sparks. *jg (michelin mx4 195 65r15)
03/01/20000
 Consumer stated that chemical change in aluminum rims was forcing tire away from rim and there was an air leak. consumer had to put air in tires once or twice a week. dealership is aware of problem.*ak
TIRES - SIDEWALL
09/19/20031
 Large hole appeared in sidewall of tire on my daughter's car when tire contacted curb while parking, causing tire blowout. garage mechanic states that tire appeared to be flawed and prone to such catastophic blowout. this is a serious situation which could easily have been tragic if contact with curb had occurred while traveling at higher speed. i request that an urgent review of this tire be conducted, especially if there have been other similar occurrences. tire involved was michelin mx4, all season, p195/65r15, m+s. *jb
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
 The vehicles original spare tire did not fit. *nlm
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
1
 Consumer noticed uneven tread wear with bubbler on sidewall of left front tire due to rim being out of round. *ak