2002 Volkswagen Jetta: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Tires · WA

While driving the front passenger side tire blowout. *nm the right front tire failed. The left front tire contained numerous lateral cracks on the inner sidewall. The remained three tires contained similar cracks. The cracks measured 3-5 inches.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Tires · 19,000 miles · FL

The front left tire went flat after vehicle was sitting for a month, and the front right tire blew out while driving because of cracks in the sidewall. Also, the 2 rear tires developed cracks in the sidewall.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Wheels · 46,543 miles · FL

Twice in the past four months I have been driving the car and unfortunately hit a pothole. Nothing out of the ordinary, a simple pothole on the road. In both instances the front passenger-side wheel (rim) has bent and the tire blew out. I have now had to replace the wheel at an outrageous price. I find it ridiculous that this has occurred twice in such a short period of time. The second incident was at night and in the rain. I do not know how to change a tire, and no one stopped to help me. I had to pay $25 to a towing company to have someone come out and change the tire.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Tires · 9,000 miles · KY

All four tires experienced tread separation. The consumer is concerned that may cause a severe blowout while driving. *ak *nlm service manager noted he has seen other failures like these and there may be a trend.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Tires · 19,000 miles · KY

While home on leave, my son had a flat. Upon taking the tire off, we discovered the inside separating. Almost like a slit on the inside walls. Upon further inspection, all four tires were the same. We had to replace all four. These are the eagle rsa, high performance tires, with less than 20000 miles on them. Four blowouts waiting to happen.