4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,989 miles

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problem #5

Jan 012006

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 75,443 miles
: the contact stated while driving, there was slight vibration in the rear of the vehicle. While the vehicle was pulled into the emergency lane for inspection the right rear tire rolled onto the highway. The sidewall completely disinterested and the tire came off the rim. The psi was at 30 for highway use, but the manufacturer recommended psi of 40. There were no obvious road hazards that could have caused the failure. The tire was a toyo, 22535zr18. The tire has not been replaced due to the damage the rim sustained.

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 072002

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 44,500 miles
I own a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx with 17 inch rims. I was forced to replace the right front rim and tire after the rim became bent due to unknown reasons and caused a bubble in the tire, which if left would have resulted in a blowout and possible injury. Subsequently the opposite rim became bent and I now have three bent rims in need of replacement, and keeping the vehicle off of the road for fear of a serious safety incident.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #3

Sep 042002

(reported on)

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
These are the oem 17" rim from a 1999 Eclipse gsx, all 4 rims are dented and the clear coat is coming off.

- Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 152001

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumer states the rim is causing loss of air in the front left tire. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Sanit Louise, MO, USA

problem #1

Feb 102002

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Material of rims is too soft, 3 of 4 rims are bent.

- Woodside, NY, USA