2000 Volkswagen Passat: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Tires · NY

Continental ecoplus 195/65 r15 radial tires were 2 yrs old with approx. 25,000 miles on them. My mechanic noticed two tires had bubbles in sidewalls (driver side front & rear) and were on the verge of blowouts. Fortunately I was able to replace all 4 tires without further damage or crash. Now with 4 new tires (same model) that are 2 weeks old, yesterday I discovered that one tire had 12.5 psi (front passenger side) while other 3 were at 30 psi. Faulty again?

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Fuel system · FL

Had a rear tire blow ut a while back and now my car is experiencing a significant size gas leak( in the rear left passenger side of car), which is the summary and consequence of the vw passat recall issued jan 23, 2002. I, however, just received the recall notice 2 weeks ago. I did report my tire blow out with the federal safety agency because I was concerned I had a defective tire. It appears the remedy for this recall is too late for me, I already have to deal with the consequence of vw's defect. I only hope vw rectifies this problem asap.

Filed Mar 9, 2003 · Tires · 30,000 miles · NJ

I had two tires blow out within three weeks of each other. The tires are original to my 2000 vw passat gls wagon and have approximately 30000 miles of wear. The tires are made in germany - model: "195/65 r15 radial 91h m+s ecoplus contitouring contact"

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Tires · WI

My rear right tire blew out and completely shredded on the freeway for no reason. It appeared others have reported the same situation. Is this vehicle with these tires safe?*ak (dot number: hdtacxyx48 tiresize: 19565r1591)

Filed Apr 20, 2001 · Tires · HI

Tire failure. Tire ripped from wheel. By the time the car stopped, the entire tire houseing had shredded off the rim.*ak (tiresize: r195/65r15)( dot number: tire size: r195/65r15 )