We have classified the 1 complaints from 2005 Volkswagen Jetta about TIRES into the following categories.
Front tire blew out at high speed in the evening of march 4 2007. tires were original from purchase of vw jetta on 8/27/05. tires were part of an upgrade performance package. the following numbers are on outer rim; 225/45 r17 91h contiprocontract. numbers on inner rim; dot afty pxh6 1105 and 225/45 r17 m-s e4 0224686 g4 0224002. i have a picture of the tire. car had less than 28, 898 miles on it at the time of the blowout. *tr updated 05/05/08 *jb
Driving vw jetta bought new early 2005 on a surface street in westerville. driver side front tire disintegrated, causing four or more holes (2" x 2") on outer side tire wall. tire made by michelin; we will keep tire or at least retain photos of it. car was traveling at 35-40 mph driven by my wife. control was maintained until car stopped. *jb