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Problems with 2002 Kia Spectra TIRES

On average, the 2002 Kia Spectra starts to “feel” problems with the TIRES and its various aspects after 100 322 miles.

Components Affected by TIRES Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2002 Kia Spectra about TIRES into the following categories.

TREAD/BELT 1

Recently reported TIRES problems on 2002 Kia Spectra

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia spectra. the vehicle has starfire flite-line iv, size p185/65r14 (na) tires. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle swerved back and forth. the dealer stated that the tire tread was worn. the dealer explained what caused the tires to continuously wear; however, the contact could not remember the information. the tires were replaced seven times with different tire brands and lines. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

The rear driver tire went flat while driving 60 mph. the window was down and all of a sudden a tapping noise started to sound, when the car stopped because the steering wheel was feeling shaky, the tire had a rip in the side of it, the wires were showing, it looked like a cut but it had just happened while driving down the highway. it was scary to say the least. the tire has alot of tread left on it and i think the other matching set of tires may explode any day. afraid to drive the car now with the tires being this way. *tr

I rented a 2002 kia spectra in colorado and experienced 3 "skids" when it was raining, even though i was going only 30-50 mph. mr

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