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The contact owns a 1996 Honda Accord. The vehicle has pep boys definity EX600 tires, size P215/60R15. The contact examined the tires and noticed a bulge near the tread on the front passenger side tire. The bulge was the size of a golf ball. The contact did not notice any differences while driving prior to noticing the bulge. The tires have not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 4,590.
This is the second tire in the set of four to develop a bubble in the sidewall.(dot # mmv9mahr0100)this would indicate a 50% failure rate on this batch of tires!
Original vehicle owner. Purchased these to replace worn factory tires. Number includes use of full size spare. Over a period of 30,000 miles, 7 out of 10 tires have had sidewall failures including stationary and moving blowouts. Manufacturer tells me that they have had no reported failures from others. In my lifetime I have owned over 200 tires and have never before experienced a single failure, less 1 lost to a nail 10 years ago and normal wear.. (tiresize: P195/60R15)( dot number: Tire size: P195/60R15 )
This tire's sidewall completely failed, the tread coming off the car intact. The dealer says it is normal due to tire pressure, although the tire pressure seemed fine. Tire was prorated at 50%.( dot number: Tire size: 185/65R15 )
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- Halethorpe, MD, USA