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At 23000 miles both back tires were found to be bad, both tires have a single flat spot with one worn thru to the cord. Both flat spots were on the inside side of the tire making it hard to notice without jacking up the vehicle. Either the vehicle or the tires are defective. The dealer said it appeared the brakes had locked up. That does not make sense as the wear would of been across the tire not just the inside edge.
This vehicle is experiencing significant, early, uneven tire wear and tire cupping, creating potential for injury of driver and passenger if not regularly inspected. Alignment and roaring sound evaluated by Nissan at 12,571 miles. Nissan stated van had hit something, which was causing the problems. Independent mechanic's evaluation reported it was a factory defect on the rim and not due to something hitting vehicle. Nissan replaced driver side wheel bearing and performed alignment. Vehicle still not driving properly and was returned to Nissan. At 12,636 miles, tires were noticeably wearing early and cupping. Nissan replaced all four tires and aligned vehicle again.
This vehicle is experiencing significant, early, uneven tire wear and tire cupping, creating potential for injury of driver and passenger if not regularly inspected. Vehicle had to be aligned at 9,727 miles. Vehicle early tire wear and tire cupping was extremely apparent at 20,218 miles to the point it was unsafe for vehicle to be driven. Back passenger tire cupping badly and worn to radial in one area. Vehicle was towed to Nissan where Nissan replaced all four tires and performed another alignment. One week later, the van is again at Nissan as the new tires are not holding air pressure and the front passenger tire has a bubble in it.
This vehicle is experiencing significant, early, uneven tire wear and tire cupping, creating potential for injury of driver and passenger if not regularly inspected. Tires had to be replaced early at 21,332 miles. The vehicle has alignment issues that were not resolved completely during alignment at 12,255 miles. Independent mechanic noted "the caster and camber are not adjustable."
- The Woodlands, TX, USA
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