Tires are Continental Cross Contact 255/45R20 105H. Miles - 39,000. Severe vibration started coming from rear of car at speeds starting at 45 mph. Alignment was done which did not resolve the issue. Tires removed from rim and two found to be failing inside. The noise reducing foam glued to the inside wall of the tire tread had become almost entirely detached and bunched up in a unsymmetrical configuration. In addition the rubber on the inside where the foam had been was ablating off the surface. This causes a 10oz imbalance in each tire. Additional photos available if requested.

- Rathdrum, ID, USA

I had been experiencing louder than what should be normal noise while driving my vehicle. Several days later the vehicle started to vibrate while in motion driving through city streets. Then on November 24th while driving along the NJ turnpike the vehicle began to vibrate and bounce so severely that I had to pull over because I thought a tire was going to blow out. The vibration was so intense while going the speed limited.I had to reduce the speed and drive with hazards on to get to my location. I immediately made a service appointment to have the vehicle looked at. The Volvo service department conducted a road test as well as a balance test. What I was told was that the foam belt inside 3 of the 4 tires had started to break free which caused my vehicle to vibrate all over the freeway. The dealership said that they would remove the foam and that they tires "should be ok" or they could replace the tires but I would have to pay for them. I have a brand new car that is leased with brand new Continental crosscontact LX sport tires and I believe that the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing the defect that occurred in the tires.honestly, I am lucky that my car didn't flip over!

- Philadelphia, PA, USA