4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #1

Dec 252004

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
While driving at about 40 mph back right tire went flat instantly without warning. Tire make: Bridgestone potenza P195/55R15. The tire showed no signs of wear or damage and was only driven on for 25,000 miles. I took it to a repair shop (pepboys) and they found that the inside steel belt had broke and caused the tire to fail. I replaced that tire with another brand (cost $100), and still have the damaged Bridgestone tire for evidence.

- Glenmoore, PA, USA

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