We have classified the 1 complaints from 2000 Volvo S80 about TIRES into the following categories.
225/50r-17 94v proxes tpt all season blackwall had a sidewall failure while traveling straight on a highway at 70 mph, outside temp was 84 degrees f. tire core remained intact leaving 1 or 2 inches of each sidewall glued to rim. tire had 22k miles on it. air pressure should have been okay since it was checked a few weeks earlier. opposing tire was at 33 when checked cold the next day. door panel indicates 29-39 is okay. *tr
We want to file a complaint to a tire manufacturer, michelin. we have bought 4 piece of michelin tires on 11/24/2006 from its a tire dealer, costco wholesale club tier center, located at 50 overlook blvd, nanuet, ny 10954, tel. (845) 425-0316 and the 4 piece tiers were installed there. the tire model is michelin pilot sport a/s 225/50r17 ultra high performance price at $207.99 per tier (current price) after 4 months, on 3/28/07, we accidentally found one tire located at front passenger side had blister (a bubble) in the sidewall, when we checked the tire air pressure. see the picture as follows: we are glad to find this defective tier prior to getting a car accident. because we realized that the defective condition might result in a rapid loss air pressure, which could lead to a loss control and a vehicle crash. we could like to have either an inspector of the highway traffic safety administration office or a third party inspector to inspect this defective tier to get some information to protect people from potential car crash and lost lives. please contact me for any additional information. i appreciate your consideration and looking forward to hear you soon. *jb