10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,571 miles

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problem #7

Jul 092019

GS 300

  • 235,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Lexus GS300 equipped with dextero touring dtr1 tires, size: 21560R16 95H (na). The contact stated that the vehicle began to shake while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the two front tire sidewalls were cracked from the inside. The contact purchased the tires at walmart. The contact replaced the tires at his own expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 235,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Rahliegh, NC, USA

problem #6

Jul 092006

GS 300

  • miles
I was recently in a car accident on July 9, 2006 at 3:30 am. The car went out of control. All four tires were flat, my ABS system didn't work and my airbags didn't deploy. Myself and another passenger was hurt very badly.

- Va. Beach, VA, USA

problem #5

Feb 142001

GS 300

  • miles
Second occurrence ofabnormal wear - tire shredded at 70mph. (tiresize: P21560R94V)( dot number: Tire size: P21560R94V )

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

GS 300

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bridgestone tires have experienced several flats. Mjs

- Woodland H, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

GS 300

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bridgestone tires have experienced several flats. Mjs

- Woodland H, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

GS 300

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bridgestone tires have experienced several flats. Mjs

- Woodland H, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 301998

GS 300

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All four Goodyear Eagle tires replaced due to radial tire pull. (215 60 16).

- Rancho San, CA, USA