3.0
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 47,556 miles
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The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent with kumho solus tires, size P205-45 R16 (N/a). The contact stated that the outside wall of the each tire exhibited cracks which were causing the tires to lose air pressure rapidly. The contact took the vehicle to a tire shop where he was advised that the tires were defective but could not warranty the tire because they were not an authorized dealer. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised that the cracks were due to road hazards and not a manufacturing defect. The contact replaced 2 tires. The failure mileage was 19,888. Updated 12/19/11 updated 06/14/2012
- Corona, CA, USA
Kumho tires showing wires at less than 18,000 miles called kumho says do not cover premature wear, called Hyundai customer service said they would pass on my concerns.
- Trinity, TX, USA
- 605-850-8793, SD, USA