About two months ago, had tire rapidly deflate while driving at highway speeds. Using spare tire, took car to tire kingdom where they determined cause of flat tire was cracked valve stem. Tire had to be replaced as the sidewall got crushed and integrity of tire rendered it unusable. A month ago as I exited my car, I heard a hissing sound and noticed another tire had air leaking from the valve stem. I was able to inflate the tire at a nearby gas station and bring it to tire kingdom where they replaced that valve. No tire damage was caused, and the tire was still usable. Three weeks ago I drove about 30 feet off the driveway and realized another tire (completely different than the first two) had gone completely flat. Using spare tire, I returned to tire kingdom where they determined the cause of the flat was another cracked valve stem. Because the tire had a crushed sidewall, it could not be repaired and had to be replaced. I asked the mechanic to replace all 4 valve stems, and he indicated that all four of them, including the two that were replaced within the past 2 months, showed signs of dryness and slight cracking.
2005 Honda Accord tires complaints
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Side wall bulging and cracking.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 MPH, the steering wheel went to the left and the driver pulled the vehicle over on the right side of the road. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed the front driver side tire had blown out. The tire was changed, and not inspected by a mechanic. The driver sustained minor injuries. This was a bridgestone, tire line: turanza el41, size: p195/65r15.
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger front tire continually lost air. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection of the problem. The dealer did not detect a problem with the tire or wheel and no repairs were made. This was the original tire that was on the vehicle when purchased. Updated 03/17/06.
Honda accord coupe (2005) newly purchased 8 months ago. The problem: the camber is the angle at which the tire attaches to the car. Incorrect angle causes irregular tire wear and creates pull on steering. The irregular tire ware causes increased maintenance on the car as well as a driving hazard. Final report is that there is not a fix and honda will not replace the car. -the discovery of the problem: the car has been pulling to left. I attempted to have this aligned at the honda dealership (time of cars first oil change) the local honda dealership told me that they did not have the equipment to test alignment and also did not inform me that they do have a working relationship with a company that does perform alignment it was also time for tire maintenance according the manual. The local service manager over looked this because it was not 'highlighted by the system". She stated this after I inquired about having my tires rotated, balanced and aligned. She also informed me that their balancing machine was out of service and she could not assist me, but that I should be able to get things corrected at my next oil change). -therefore on a following oil change I went to another company for alignment. They informed me that the camber on the left side of the car was out of specifications and provided a report to prove so. I contacted honda corporation to inform them of the problem. They asked that I have another test. I paid for a second report showing that the camber and toe is out of manufacturing specifications . At this time they also informed me that there was not a 'fix' for this issue. - I reported the finding to the honda corporation and asked to explore the option of returning the car. They informed me today that I can not return the car. They can not fix the camber. -the initial alignment inquiry was made previous to the 12000 miles during normal service conditions. No information was given to assist me in correct the alignment issue.
Dt: the manufacture did not include a spare tire in the vehicle. Instead they included a can of sealant in place of the spare. The owner's manual stated that the sealant may not work if the puncture was located outside the tread, the puncture was wider than about 3/16 of an inch, if the wheel rim was damaged, or if the tire sealant has expired. Also, owner's manual on page 230 indicated that if the consumer used the sealant it may make the tire warranty invalid the consumer was concerned because he felt that this was an inadequate way of repairing the tire. The consumer has not had the problem as of yet. The consumer contacted the manufacturer to try to get them to purchase a spare tire, and they would not. This was on 8-12-05, case number n032005081200173. The vehicle was a hybrid electric that ran on gasoline or electricity. *ak
Michelin, mxv4 energy saver, p205/60r16, dot#b97rftwx3804. While driving 70 MPH both sides of the tire blew out. The tread wear on the tire was approximately 1485 miles. Consumer had the tire evaluated by honda, sears, and tire kingdom. There were no punctures, nails, or anything to indicate that there was a puncture. When the tire was evaluated from the inside one could see the rubber peeling away from the tire. The whole layer of inside rubber was moving away from the tire.
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