6/2001 prius; mileage ~20,000; bridgestone potenza 175/65/r14rx original tires; while driving approximately 40 MPH on surface streets, rear right passenger tread separated from the tire. Dealer recommended going to tire vendor for warrantee replacement. Plan to pursue issue with toyota.
2001 Toyota Prius tires complaints
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Premature tire wear on toyota prius.
There is a tire separation problem with the latest set of bridgestone tires that we received from the toyota dealer for our prius. The original tires were recalled due to premature wear. The rear left tire separated and my daughter luckily was able to control the vehicle on the freeway at under 55 MPH. She noticed the problem immediately when she got on the freeway or she might have lost control. For an example of the separation, see: http://www.firestone-tire-recall.com/pages/advocate/11-13.html we had the same problem with the left rear and same new condition as link above.
While traveling about 70mph on the highway without prior warning the driver side front tread separated from the vehicle. The tire bridgestone potenxa re92 175/65r14. Dealer is aware of problem. This is the correct tire 175/65r14 xl845.
The tires on our 2001 prius continually fail after about 15,000 miles. We have had state inspections fail because of tread wear, refused service at bridgestone dealers because of tread wear. With less than 50k miles we are working on the third set of tires. We check pressure and rotate our tires regularly. Since toyota claims there are no replacements and no tread wear warranties, we think the car should no longer be allowed on the us market.
The consumer experienced a flat tire. The consumer noticed the tire was worn badly on the inside. The manufacturer offered a supplemental tire warranty, in which the consumer did qualify, due to the fact the tires weren't rotated. Scc
The front tires wore out unevenly. The outside of the tires wore to the point that air was leaking out. Consumer tires were not apart of a recall toyota issued according to the VIN of the vehicle. The tires are bridgestone potenza re 92, tubeless steel belted radial m+s. P175/65 r14 84s. Dot # el 9p t9902, jdh 2301 e92z. Consumer request recall information on these tires stated above.
Original equipment had worn down to the tread. While driving at 50 MPH in a 2001 toyota, prius left rear tire had a blowout. Replacement equipment tire size p175/65r14, dot# el9pjdh0102. Bridgestone and manufacturer were notifed. *ak consumer believes vehicle is too heavy for tires.
Continued excessive tire wear possible cause vehicle weight and alignment problem. I am on my third set of tires in 30,000 miles and the tires that are now on the car are wearing poorly after less then 5,000 miles. Toyota is refusing to help me with this problem any further then they have. The car wonders in slightly windy conditions and freeway driving which fells unsafe. Toyota has had to replace the computer and do a valve job due to the loss of power I experienced, which could have been a very dangerous situation.
We had a tire separate at 75mph in the rear. A couple weeks later the front right tire separated at 70mph. The car had approx. 20000 on it. When toytota raised the car they found a third front left tire had begun to seperate. I said I did not trust these bridgestone/firestone tires so they put on michelin tires. The dealer then called and said no other tire could support the weight of the prius. They had already put the michelins on. I called all the tire manufactures to find out that only the factory bridgestone/firestone tires could support the weight of the hybrid prius. I phoned toyota and firestone. Both said they would call me back within three weeks. No one had called. Toyota said it is a tire manufacturer problem, but they use their tires. I went to the dealer to be told since I took the car in they had three other prius's come in with blown tires all with about 20000 miles on them. I went to sears in san bernardino and was told that they too had two prius's with blown tires. I have lost over $2000.00 and spent three weeks with a painful knee and toyota doesn't care. I got three friends to buy toyota priuss and I now worry about their tires. Since this started toyota email me and said do not drive the car over 85 MPH for the tires can not support the car and speed. Why weren't we told this at time of purchase? No other tire is made for the car and the bridgestone/firestone tires are not up to supporting the car safely ever. I will take my chances with the michelins. Other prius owners have told me they will take their chances with other brands even if they are not rated for car. *ak
Tires on 2001, toyota, prius, original equipment, tire size p175/65r14, dot# el 9p cha 2700 and el 9p cha 2800 are wearing unusually. Manufacturer was notified. *ak
Consumer stated tires had to be replaced at less than 15,000 miles, the right front and left front tire failed from excessive wear, consumer stated tires on a new vehicle should not show signs of excessive wear in 15,000, the dealer inflated the tire pressure to 32psi, however consumer was later informed that tire needed to be inflated between 45 and 50 psi, consumer is requesting reimbursement since originally the dealer under inflated the tires.
Experienced four blowouts on orginal equipment bridgestone tires, size p17565r14. Front side and rear passenger side tires had two of the four blowouts. Third blowout occured while vehicle was being test driven at dealership. All blowouts have occurred at low speeds, except for blowout at the dealership. *ak
At 30,000 mile service I was told my car was "not safe to drive." the tires were worn to the cords. Toyota replaced them for free, but I was told that the prius was known for having "problems" with their tires. Had I not been told about the condition of my tires, I might have had an accident. Other prius owners should be notified of this.*ak (tiresize: p175/65r14)
I was advised during a routine oil change that my tires were unsafe to drive on. I was also advised that tiyota knows that these unique tores fail at about 10,000 miles. Toyota says that these tires are the only type acceptable for use on this vehicle and to use another manufacturer will void the warranty. There are no replacement tires available and they (the dealer) estimates at least one month wait. *ak (tiresize: p175/65r14)
Consumer took vehicle to a shop for a routine check up and mechanic inspected front tires, and noticed that on both tires tread began to separate. They were bridge stone/ firestone tires. Dealership was aware of problem.
Original equipment bridgestone 13inch tires for the 2001, toyota, tires had to be replaced 3 times in a five month period for front passenger and driver sides of vehicle.*ak tires continually wear on the inside tread of the tire, consumer states this happens almost every 3000 miles, wear is primarily with the left front where the electric battery/motor are.
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