While vehicle was parked rear side tire sidewall separated. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2002 Volvo S60 tires complaints
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I have a 2002 volvo s 60 awd with the optional 17" x 7.5" "thor" wheels and pirelli tires. I have been through 3 sets of pirelli tires in less than 20,000 miles. Pirelli is not interested in this issue as repeated attempts to contact them have proven unsuccessful. Due to the ongoing problems I am having with my vehicle's tires, I have been researching the pirelli tires combined with the volvo s 60 awd and have found many alarming stories regarding safety concerns with my vehicle combined with the pirelli tire. Many sources indicate problems with pirelli tires, especially on the s 60 awd with 17" wheel option. I am on my 3rd set of pirelli tires, my current set of tires have been balanced by three different pirelli dealers and I am still experiencing problems with warping and cupping, to the extent that my front two tires need to be replaced again. I see that there is a strong possibility that I could experience a tire blow-out because of the weakened side walls these tires ride on combined with the weight of my s60 and it's awd system. In march of 2002, due to loosing control of my 2002 s60 awd, I was involved in a serious traffic accident that resulted in airbag deployment. It wasn't until after my accident that I had learned the reason I lost control of my vehicle. Apparently, lost control of my vehicle because of a front tire side-wall blow out, this occurred because of a rapid lane change I was forced to make to avoid a out-of-control driver. Because of my ongoing tire problems and recent research that I have conducted, I have now realized that there is indeed a serious safety issue with my tires. This is shockingly reminiscent of the ford explorer / firestone tire incidents. Please investigate this situation immediately on all s 60 awd 7" wheel/pirelli tire fitments. I am seriously concerned with this safety flaw that volvo has obviously overlooked and feel that your immediate attention to this matter could lead to preventable injury or even deaths.
With only 6,000 miles on the vehicle, front left tire separated from the rim. Upon inspection, they said nothing was wrong. (nar) *la
Vehicle has three tires that has bubbles on the sidewalls. *mr the consumer experienced a blowout after hitting a bump. In the following months, the consumer experienced 3 tires with bubbles on the sidewalls. (one tire had a bubble the size of the consumers fist) the sidewall was said to be too soft and caused the rims to bend. The dealer stated that there was nothing they could do. *scc
Consumer stated all four tires had to be replaced due to premature wear at 2300 miles.
Consumer noticed bubbles in the tires sidewall. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that sidewalls are failing.
The left front tire blew out.
Volvo s60, 17 inche low profile pirelli radial tires
Tire bubble developed on sidewall of tire without any impact. Car taken to dealer for review and service manager said this was a safety issue and tire needed to be replaced. Tire dealer would not replace tire under warranty. Said I would have to pay for it and then fight it out with pirelli. Many people have had the same problem. Tire only has 1350 mile on it.
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