1998 Honda Civic tires problems

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Tires · 123,679 miles · UT

The contact’s daughter owns a 1998 Honda Civic equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: General Altimax RT43, Tire Size: 185/65/R14, DOT Number: 6Y6LWBLJ1221. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front tire had a blowout. The contact stated that the tread and tire belt had detached, causing the vehicle to drive on the driver’s side front rim. The contact replaced the driver’s side front tire with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected all four tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall for the tire. The failure mileage was approximately 123,679.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Tires · 220,000 miles · CT

Driving on I-84 during a rainy morning rush hour, at 70mph, my honda civic's front left tire experienced an immediate loss of air. I pulled over to the next exit and changed the tire. Took the tire to the local tire shop for repair, and they discovered that the valve stem had failed. At that speed, the tires were ruined, so I had to buy a new tire.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Tires · WI

1998 honda civic left front tire tread separated from the tire causing damage to the vehicle. *kb ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Tires · 30,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a thumping noise and lost control of the vehicle. It was discovered that the tread had separated on the driver side rear futura 2000 radial lte tire. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was examined by the insurance company. The tire manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to send them the tire for an investigation. There were no injuries. The VIN, engine size, purchase date, and # of cylinders were unavailable. The current mileage is 104,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Tires · CA

Problems with michelin tire equipment on 1998 honda civic. *mr during the past nine months, the consumer has experienced 6 flat tires. Two flats have occurred while commuting on a dangerous highway. The problem began when the consumer purchased a full set of michelin tires. The common factor of the flats, stemmed from a cracked valve stem, with the crack always located near the base of the stem on the wheel axle side. The valve stems may be too long for the rims. *sc

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Tires · 86,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

Within fifteen minutes of having new rear tires put on my car, I experienced a sidewall blowout on the left rear tire while going around a left hand turn at about 40 MPH. This caused my vehicle to spin out of control and slam head first into a concrete pillar at the base of a light pole. The vehicle was completely totaled and I suffered minor injuries. Had I not been wearing a seat belt I would have been killed. If I had anyone in the front passenger seat they would have probably lost their legs as the floor was pushed up to the same level as the seat.

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Tires · 15,000 miles · CA

The right rear tire blew out. *jb the tire was completely shredded. (model#vn7jmnh348) scc

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Tires · 15,000 miles · CA

The right rear tire exploded. This is the original tire, which had 15000 miles on it, supplied by honda.

Filed Aug 11, 2002 · Tires · GA

Left front is beginning to separate/honda inspection results unsafe to operate vehicle.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Tires · TX

Tire developed bubble on inside-replaced before blew out. *ak (dot number: w27j487mnb tiresize: 185/65r14)