2002 Toyota Avalon: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · PA · crash

2002 toyota avalon left front tire blew out. *ts the consumer struck a concrete barrier wall causing minor damage to the left fender and mirror.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Tires, Wheels · 31,000 miles · CA

While driving approximately 30 MPH left rear tire blew out. Part of tire became shredded where rim was split. Took vehicle to dealership for repair. Dealership was not able to repair vehicle due to lack of personnel. Had tire replaced at cosco, but problem recurred. *ak consumer returned the tire to costco where they discovered the alloy rim had a small hole that caused the tire to lose air pressure. The tire has been a problem maintaining proper air pressure ever since. Dealership would not honor warranty and charged consumer $375.89 to replace alloy rim. *tt

Filed May 1, 2003 · Tires · 16,000 miles · AR · crash

The vehicles driver side rear tire blew out while driving 55 MPH.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Tires · 14,000 miles · NJ

While driving on nj turnpike at 60 MPH a tire blewout damaging the rim. The consumer requested reimbursement for the tire and the rim. *ak

Filed Mar 11, 2003 · Tires · NY

The left front tire tread separated from the wheel.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Tires · GA

Michelin energy dot b97rewtx31, p205/60r16, xxe mvx4. Original tires on toyota, avalon, 2002 tire tread separated. *ak consumer states the tire that blewout had tread separation about 1-2 inches up the sidewall and it appears the blowout occurred in the sidewall.