2005 Toyota Sienna Sidewall Problems

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August 11, 2014
Sidewall · Tires
215/65r-16 michelin defender sl; less 15k miles driven a cut through outer layers of sidewall and windings visible. Thought it was likely some unnoticed road hazard until happened to second tire: again, do not recall any incident likely to have cut the tire. In 40+ years of driving, only these two sidewall cuts, on same make of tire, make me wonder if the compound is inherently weak. Photo available of second cut.…
ODI 10695506
February 7, 2014
Sidewall · Tires · Tread/Belt
Michelin "hydroedge" xse tires. 90k mile warranty. After 30k miles there are deep dangerous seperations in the tread pattern on the shoulder at every single tread loop on all 4 tires.. Reports say tires explode form loss of internal integrity and people have died in accidents caused from these blowouts. . Web search confirms that there are many complaints and blowouts. Tire shold be on a safety recall list but they…
ODI 10731970
June 30, 2007
Sidewall · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Purchased 2005 toyota sienna with firestone compact spare in november 2005. In june 2006, used spare for about 8 miles and noted severe cracking on spare. Firestone replaced after two - three weeks delay due to out of stock. Replacement spare was mounted july 7, 2006. In june 2007, i was planning road trip, so i checked spare. Once again, noted cracking on spare. This tire was under a year old and has never been…
ODI 10195157