Volvo V70 tire blowout problems

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Tires · FL

225/55R 95H On the highway in center lane going 70mph. Car was starting to shake and then heard loud noise coming from the back. Next thing the tire blew. Tread ripped off the bumper, side rear panel, taillight and trim under the door. We were lucky to be able to pull over to the shoulder. We had to get a flat bed tow back home. Took the tire to the Goodyear place where we had purchased the tires. There was 12000 mile on the tires. We purchased a new tire. Driving home there was the same shake. Went back to the tire place and they put the passenger rear tire on the front passenger side to see if it was truly the tire. Yes it was, so we purchased 3 new Goodyear tires, the same ones that was replaced from flat. The Goodyer guy told us to send the tire to Goodyear, because it felt it was defected. Maybe they would pay the over $5000.00 to repair our car. He told me that they have had a lot of problems with that tire. Goodyear sent a certified letter to us stating " Tire condition occured as a result of substantial impact causing overdeflection of the tire and fracture of sidewall rubber and/or fabric plies and/or liner material". They will not pay. If we had hit something substantial we would not be here today. There were not warning light or messages prior to the blowout.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Engine · 8,964 miles · MD

Consumer complaint for michelin energy tires. She states in the past 2.5 years she has had 6 sidewall blowouts with these tires. She is concerned for the safety of her self and children and wants them recalled. *kb the consumer stated has 2.5 years left on the warranty of this tire and would like to have a different tire for the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated due to an evaporator leak

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Tires · VA

Tire failure. Bf goodrich traction t/a 195-60/15. 35000 miles wear. Mounted on right rear of 99 volvo v70 wagon. Sudden blowout while driving about 45 MPH. Tire pressure was about 34 psi and had always been religiously maintained. Weather: dry, 55 f. No puncture or road hazard involved.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Tires · 7,376 miles · IL

On 3/1/04 I discovered that the right front tire on my volvo v70 had large bulges on the side wall. The tire is a pirelli p6 235/45 r17 all season. This is an oem tire. The car has 7,400 miles on it. I dove the car immediately to the dealer. I was told by the dealer that the damage must have been cause by hitting something and it would not be covered under warranty. I have not hit anything with the tire and there was no there was no evidence of anykind of any impact. The dealer replaced the tire on 3/2/04 at my expense. I am filing this now because on 7/5/04 I had a second similar event. See odi number 10080391. Having researched the odi compliant log I have discovered that many people have reported this same problem including blowouts.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Tires · 12,000 miles · CT

Problem - sidewall bubbling on tires within the first 5-1/2 months of owning my new volvo station wagon, I had to replace 2 pirelli tires due to sidewall bubbling. 5 months later, with 12,000 miles on the car, one of those brand new tires has to be replaced again due to the same issue. My main complaint is that volvo recommended these tires to me despite the fact that I indicated that I live in redding, ct, primarily drive on back roads, and that my main reason for buying the car was safety. They told me I was better off with "high performance tires". I've contacted volvo and they refused to accept any responsibility or do anything to help. They told me that I must have hit a pothole so the damage was my fault but in 18 years of driving on the same roads that I've been driving my volvo on, I have never had to replace tires for any other reason than normal wear and tear. And since the problems with all 3 tires occurred at separate times, it seems apparent that these tires are not appropriate for the local driving conditions. Luckily, this has not yet resulted in an accident, but due to the fact that I spend a lot of my driving time shuttling my small children around, I'm afraid to drive the car for fear that the tires will blow out. I'd appreciate any help you might be able to provide since I am very concerned about safety.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Tires · CT

Within the first 5-1/2 months of owning my new volvo station wagon, I had to replace 2 pirelli tires due to sidewall bubbling. 5 months later, with 12,000 miles on the car, one of those brand new tires has to be replaced again due to the same issue. My main complaint is that volvo recommended these tires to me despite the fact that I indicated that I live in redding, ct, primarily drive on back roads, and that my main reason for buying the car was safety. They told me I was better off with "high performance tires". I've contacted volvo and they refused to accept any responsibility or do anything to help. They told me that I must have hit a pothole so the damage was my fault but in 18 years of driving on the same roads that I've been driving my volvo on, I have never had to replace tires for any other reason than normal wear and tear. And since the problems with all 3 tires occurred at separate times, it seems apparent that these tires are not appropriate for the local driving conditions. Luckily, this has not yet resulted in an accident, but due to the fact that I spend a lot of my driving time shuttling my small children around, I'm afraid to drive the car for fear that the tires will blow out. I'd appreciate any help you might be able to provide since I am very concerned about safety.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Tires, Transmission · NJ · fire

While driving at state speed limit left tire blewout. Tire was replaced with spare tire. Proceeded to drive under 50 MPH and without warning vehicle caught on fire. Dealer inspected vehicle, and stated that gearshift had malfunctioned consumer was at fault because of the speed vehicle was driven at.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Tires · NH

Failure of tire sidewall - blowout at 50 MPH - loss of vehicle control! (tiresize: 195/60/r15)

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Tires · NC

Tread separation on 4 tires. *ak (tiresize: p205/65r15)

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Tires · CT

Sidewall of the tire failed. There was no unusual road condition to initiate failure. Manufacturer claims tire failure resulted from impact which is not covered under warranty.*ak (tiresize: 205/55/r16)( dot number: tire size: 205/55/r16 )