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Have had ongoing issues with 2009 dodge journey.vehicle loses power while driving, this has happened approximately 10 times in the last year.the tires sold on the vehicle (225-55-r19) are not replaceable. I got a flat and was told to ride on the donut until they could locate a new tire, 12 days later still no tire, i demanded the dealer sell me a tire off of a car in the lot, they finally agreed. However, i was called after i left the car and told that because it is awd all 4 tires must be replaced or it will damage my transmission and that possibly, i already have damaged due to driving on donut. Had no choice but to buy 4 new tires, while at dealer having 4 new , larger tires (235 55 r19) put on the dealer broke valve sensor on 2nd tire, 1st time they broke one was in march 2011. Vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the sensors should last a minimum of 5 years. Dealer will not cover under warranty. After paying $827 to replace 4tires, when i only needed 1 new tire and 2 missing valve sensors, i drove off the lot and the vehicle again lost power, dealer has had vehicle in at least 4 times to fix problem in the past, they still have not resolved or located the problem.i restarted vehicle and it died again, restarted a 3rd time and i lost all dash lighting.this was within an 8th of mile of the dealer location.i turned the car around and returned it to the dealer, which is where it remains until they can fix it!! nys attorney general states this does not qualify as a "lemon" because the dealer attempted to repair, i disagree! i am filing a 2nd lemon law case with them at this time. Buyer beware!!
Have had ongoing issues with 2009 dodge journey.vehicle loses power while driving, this has happened approximately 10 times in the last year.the tires sold on the vehicle (225-55-r19) are not replaceable. I got a flat and was told to ride on the donut until they could locate a new tire, 12 days later still no tire, i demanded the dealer sell me a tire off of a car in the lot, they finally agreed. However, i was called after i left the car and told that because it is awd all 4 tires must be replaced or it will damage my transmission and that possibly, i already have damaged due to driving on donut. Had no choice but to buy 4 new tires, while at dealer having 4 new , larger tires (235 55 r19) put on the dealer broke valve sensor on 2nd tire, 1st time they broke one was in march 2011. Vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the sensors should last a minimum of 5 years. Dealer will not cover under warranty. After paying $827 to replace 4tires, when i only needed 1 new tire and 2 missing valve sensors, i drove off the lot and the vehicle again lost power, dealer has had vehicle in at least 4 times to fix problem in the past, they still have not resolved or located the problem.i restarted vehicle and it died again, restarted a 3rd time and i lost all dash lighting.this was within an 8th of mile of the dealer location.i turned the car around and returned it to the dealer, which is where it remains until they can fix it!! nys attorney general states this does not qualify as a "lemon" because the dealer attempted to repair, i disagree! i am filing a 2nd lemon law case with them at this time. Buyer beware!!
Have had ongoing issues with 2009 dodge journey.vehicle loses power while driving, this has happened approximately 10 times in the last year.the tires sold on the vehicle (225-55-r19) are not replaceable. I got a flat and was told to ride on the donut until they could locate a new tire, 12 days later still no tire, i demanded the dealer sell me a tire off of a car in the lot, they finally agreed. However, i was called after i left the car and told that because it is awd all 4 tires must be replaced or it will damage my transmission and that possibly, i already have damaged due to driving on donut. Had no choice but to buy 4 new tires, while at dealer having 4 new , larger tires (235 55 r19) put on the dealer broke valve sensor on 2nd tire, 1st time they broke one was in march 2011. Vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the sensors should last a minimum of 5 years. Dealer will not cover under warranty. After paying $827 to replace 4tires, when i only needed 1 new tire and 2 missing valve sensors, i drove off the lot and the vehicle again lost power, dealer has had vehicle in at least 4 times to fix problem in the past, they still have not resolved or located the problem.i restarted vehicle and it died again, restarted a 3rd time and i lost all dash lighting.this was within an 8th of mile of the dealer location.i turned the car around and returned it to the dealer, which is where it remains until they can fix it!! nys attorney general states this does not qualify as a "lemon" because the dealer attempted to repair, i disagree! i am filing a 2nd lemon law case with them at this time. Buyer beware!!
The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size 235/60/18. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed an alignment and a wheel balance. The manufacturer was not notified. The dot number was not available.updated 10/29/13
On january 16, 2017, at approximately 3:50pm arizona time, on westbound i-40 about two miles from exit 9, the left front kuhmo solus ta31 tire blew out its sidewall at 45mph in a construction zone. The result was the tire was destroyed with damage to both driver-side wheels. In addition, a bulge was noticed in the left rear tire. All four tires were replaced. The damage to the wheels is considered cosmetic and they were not replaced due to a cost of $427 each. The road condition and visibility at the time of the accident were excellent. The tires had 17,560 miles on them and were maintained according to manufacturer specifications regarding pressure and rotation.
I have kumho tires on a 2011 hyundai sonata. I currently have 25000 miles on it. I have complied with tire and balancing maintenance. The tire noise is so loud it is very distracting. I cannot concentrate on anything but the noise. The noise is so loud it is impossible to fully focus on the road because all i do is fidget because of the annoyance and listen to this noise. The noise is absolutely drives me nuts! it is hard to concentrate on driving with the insane tire noise all around me. After reading several similar complaints, i havedecided to submit my own.
I was driving on the freeway approximately 70 mph when i heard a noise that sounded like a golf ball hitting the rear passenger side of the car, it was actually my tire popping.it went flat almost immediately.i took the flat in to be repaired and they couldn't repair it, i had to buy new one for $235, kia wouldn't warranty it.my car only has 5000 miles on it.i didn't run over anything or hit a pot hole or curb, it just popped.
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson equipped with kumho solus tires, size: 225/60/r17. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the rear passenger's side tire exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the defective tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the spare tire with a new tire. The contact was also informed that due to the failure the inner fender liner, under bumper plate, shock boot, and the mud guard would all need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 2,100.
The contact owns a 2010 ford focus with kumho solus tires, size 205 50/16, dot number: c0117. The contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. The passenger side tire was replaced twice and each time, there was only 1,000 miles accrued on the tire. The contact stated that the premature wear was caused by the tread of the tire. The failure mileage was 850 and the current mileage was 4,400.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai tucson equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size: 225/60r17. The contact was driving 55 mph when the front driver side tire failed and blew from the sidewall. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall.the contact was not injured.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for body repair.the contact called the tire manufacturer and the manufacturer agreed to replace both the front and rear driver side tires. The failure mileage was 585.
Premature tire wear. Car has 11,500 miles. Tire wear as measured by the dealer is 5/32 rear and 4 /32 front. Neither dealer or tire manufacturer kumho thinks this is an issue or is willing to take any action. Both claim tire wear is not warrantied. Tires should not wear out this quickly and it seems obvious that the tires are not properly specified for this car, 2013 hyundai sonata.
Tire ply separation on 4 tires - kumho solus kr21 215/60 r1694te4-0268050dot 4tl1 yp6v tires purchased april 2014.all 4 tires failed from may 31 through june 11, 2016.vehicle had 95k+ miles on it on date of tire purchase.vehicle had 124k+ miles on it yesterday (june 11) when i had to replace the remaining two kumhos.issue initially presented with strong pull to the right and within 100 miles there was significant vibration at any speed above 20 mph.first tire replaced 5/31/2016 in jacksonville, fl after experiencing pull and vibration on may 30 while driving on i-4 in central fl. Strong pull to the right was still occurring after tire replacement so i returned to auto repair shop and was told of same issue with a second tire.second tire replaced 6/9/2016. During drive from fl to nc on 6/11/2016, car started to pull hard to the left with some vibration.i was able to safely exit in florence, sc, and firestone identified tire separation was occurring with the two kumho tires still on the car. ----i have one of the tires that was replaced 6/11/2016.---- please advise if you would like to have someone from nhtsa inspect this tire.---i routinely have my car serviced every 5,000 miles per the manufacturer's recommended servicing interval, and have had these tires rotated at each routine maintenance service appointment.---- these are very dangerous tires.i consider myself very fortunate that i was not in an accident due to the failure of these tires.
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
Two rapid deflations of tires, just weeks apart, due to sidewall failure.first happened rounding a corner at about 20 mph, and the second while parked.
Kumho kh25 225/45/17 tires developed bubble on sidewall at approximately 20,000 miles.replaced tire due to safety issue.second tire developed same problem at around 24,000 miles.remaining two kh25 tires are losing air and appear to be cracking.the tires manufacture code is outside of the current recall on these tire with manufacture date of 4812.
I sustained nonrepairable to a tire on my vehicle during a highway trip.when i went to a authorized dealer to purchase a new tire, i found that they do not stock a single tire of the type authorized by the vehicle manufacturer per warrenty specification.i had to drive on the freeway at night with a skinny emergency tire installed for over 100 miles.i felt very unsafe and nervous being placed in this situation.
The contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta equipped with kumho solus tires, tire size 185/60/15. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side tire exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the defective tire was replaced with a spare.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the spare with a new tire. Most recently the rear passenger's tire exploded and a spare was installed. The defective tire had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. The dot number and vin were unavailable.
My complaint odi # is 11243280. Regarding kumho tires safety and bubble in the sidewall.
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/55/r19, dot number: 27pjya5m . While driving approximately 30 mph, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and there was a noise exhibited from the rear passenger side tire. The contact stopped and exited the vehicle and discovered that the tire was flat. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the belt of the tire was damaged and the tire was not repairable. The tire was on back order and would not be available for approximately three months for replacement. The tire was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2007 honda element equipped with kumho solus kr 21 tires, size: p215/70r16 99t (na). The contact stated that the rear passenger side tire shook while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire store where it was confirmed that the belt on the tire was worn. The mechanic also stated that all the tires needed replacement. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 94,042. The vin, dot number, and tire failure mileage were not available.
On 7/29/2013 we purchased a set of 4 kumho solus kr21 tires.the car is used primarily for highway travel ? once weekly work commute and for vacation road trips.we had not yet driven it off pavement with the new tires.on 4/16/2014 i started the car to go to work.i heard an odd noise from the rear passenger side, almost like a rhythmic popping sound, but it stopped, and since it wasn't identifiable i proceeded to leave my driveway.about a block away, i heard the noise again, but again it stopped.at this point the car was handling fine.as soon as i got on the freeway (approximately 2 miles from my house), i noticed i was having trouble accelerating to speed (65mph).i also began to hear a rhythmic bumping noise, so began to pull over to the shoulder.by the time i got over, i could feel the bumping and knew i had a flat.the rear passenger side wheel had suffered a complete sidewall separation (see photo).the tires only had 6,624 miles on them ? all paved road, no dirt.they were supposedly warrantied to 85,000 miles.in retrospect, i believe the sounds i heard in my driveway were the initial sidewall separation.the separation did not cause immediate loss of air pressure or structural integrity;that only happened once i got on the highway and started driving at 60mph.there was no explosive noise like a blowout.in subsequently researching kumho tires, i discovered that this brand has a long history with sudden sidewall separation and/or blowouts ? all at low mileages.this occurs across several tire models and years.the complaints were so consistent that i went back to the tire dealer and requested a different brand.they replaced them and i notified them of my research results.i am very concerned that kumho is allowed to continue selling tires with such a safety risk.i was very lucky that i did not lose control and that traffic at that moment was light.
I was driving 70mph on a 4 lane highway. I was changing lanes from the 2nd lane to the left most lane. The car infront on me decelerated at a quick pace, so i had to make my lane change a lot quicker. At this point, the driver-side front tire popped and i lost control of the car. It veered quickly left and bounced off the center divide. It then traveled all the way to the right most lane of the highway and came to a stop. I believe i did not touch the brakes or the accelerator during this entire endeavor. Other cars did not hit me. The car is currently being fixed through my insurance company.
Upon hitting a pothole the tire a kumho 215/55/r17 solus ta31 sidewall gave out on the passenger front side. The next day while driving i ran over a small object the tire's sidewall failed again this time on the driver's front side. I had two blowouts in 2 days from routine driving on this tire. The tire pressure was @37 each time. I was traveling roughly 45-50 miles per hour. In both instances the sidewall split.
Kumho tires installed as original equipment wear prematurely. Tires were worn to 4/32 at 12,000 miles. New tire were installed and the car has been transformed. While the original tire may meet whatever applicable standards exist they were inadequate for the 2013 sonata.
Kumho solus kl21 tires are a real safety issue.. Tread measures 8/32" and the tread is separating. Car shakes so bad at 30 mph you can not talk to the person sitting next to you.
The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size 235/60/18. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed an alignment and a wheel balance. The manufacturer was not notified. The dot number was not available.updated 10/29/13
The contact owns a 1994 chevrolet beretta with kumho solus tires. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook as the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the tire shop for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem . The tire was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. The tire failure mileage was 30,000.
While putting air in my tires the valve stem snapped off.while looking closer at the tire i noticed that their were cracks in the side walls of both front tires.cracks that were up to 4 inches long and ran as deep as the re-enforcing layer.the tires are kumho solus size 215/55r17.my car is a hyundai sonata, 2009, with 21,995 miles on it.i bought it new.now the tire dealer can't get kumho to call them back.i take care of my car and tires and this should not be happening at 21 thousand miles.
These tires were purchaed on a new vehicle (factory tires) and have been rotated regularly, documentation available. The tread life/wear on the tire is premature. The vehicle has a 60,000 mile warrantly according to kumho's website. I was informed during my last tire rotation that this would be last before needing new tires. The vehicle has 37,900 miles when i was told this information on 4/2/18. The tire wear/life on these tires is evidently premature and i am requesting replacment tires or a pro-rated refund/credit.
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr equipped with kumho solus ta71 tires, size: 215/55/r16 97v (na). While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger tire suffered a blowout without warning. The tire was taken back to the place of purchase, but no action was taken. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, took back the tire, stated that the tire failed due to an impact to the tire, and offered a partial reimbursement. The tire was not replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 236,079 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000.
The contact owns a 2017 kia soul equipped with kumho solustires, size: p205/65r16 (na). The contact stated that there was a large bubble on the front driver's side tire. The contact was concerned that the tire could blow out. The vehicle was driven slowly to car pros kia (18835 beach blvd, huntington beach, ca 92648, (714) 274-4632) where it was diagnosed that the failure was common; however, they did not want to repair the tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dot number and vin were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 18,000.
I was on vacation from fl and near savannah, georgia my tire went flat. I wentto a kia dealer in savannah. They told me the tire could not be repaired and there was no warranty even tho the tire only had 21k miles on it. I purchased a new tire($192). Approx 700tiremiles later the new tire went flat. I went to another kia dealer, they told me i needed a new tire($174) and there was no warranty, they also saidthey didnt see any road hazard damage. Kia refused to help and referred me to kumho tires. Kumho blamed the dealerships for not following proper procedures. The dealerships referred me back to kia.
I needed to take my car in to themechanic to repair a tire thathad a nail in it. While repairing the tire, i asked him to also check the tread of the tires. He preceded to tell me that the treads were still good,but what concerned him was the tread separation, cracking, and dry rot that the tires had. He said they definitely need replaced but not because of tread. He told me to look in to it because he felt they were defective.
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The vehicle had kumho tires, line solus, tire size 225/55/r19 on the vehicle. The dot was not available. The contact stated after taking the vehicle in for a front end alignment, they advised her that all four tires were separating. The vehicle was not repaired since the tires were on back-order. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
The contact owns a 2011 kia sportage equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/60 r17. The contact stated that all four tire belts were wearing prematurely. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage on the tires and the vehicle was 23,340.
Have had ongoing issues with 2009 dodge journey.vehicle loses power while driving, this has happened approximately 10 times in the last year.the tires sold on the vehicle (225-55-r19) are not replaceable. I got a flat and was told to ride on the donut until they could locate a new tire, 12 days later still no tire, i demanded the dealer sell me a tire off of a car in the lot, they finally agreed. However, i was called after i left the car and told that because it is awd all 4 tires must be replaced or it will damage my transmission and that possibly, i already have damaged due to driving on donut. Had no choice but to buy 4 new tires, while at dealer having 4 new , larger tires (235 55 r19) put on the dealer broke valve sensor on 2nd tire, 1st time they broke one was in march 2011. Vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the sensors should last a minimum of 5 years. Dealer will not cover under warranty. After paying $827 to replace 4tires, when i only needed 1 new tire and 2 missing valve sensors, i drove off the lot and the vehicle again lost power, dealer has had vehicle in at least 4 times to fix problem in the past, they still have not resolved or located the problem.i restarted vehicle and it died again, restarted a 3rd time and i lost all dash lighting.this was within an 8th of mile of the dealer location.i turned the car around and returned it to the dealer, which is where it remains until they can fix it!! nys attorney general states this does not qualify as a "lemon" because the dealer attempted to repair, i disagree! i am filing a 2nd lemon law case with them at this time. Buyer beware!!
The contact owns a 1979 chevrolet camaro with kumho solus tires, size: 205/70/14. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had become flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated there was a pin hole on the tread and side wall juncture. The tire was replaced. The contact stated both driver side tires had also failed. The vin and dot was not available. The tires were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 245,136.updated 05/09/12
Two kumho tires were installed in august 2015 at 178,000 miles.in august of 2016 at 190,000 miles vehicle began to vibrate.returned to tire dealer and was told one of the tire was separating and needed replaced. Tires have 12,000 miles on them.no reason to believe the other one will not do the same thing.made in china.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango, equipped with kuhmo tires line solus, size 265-50-r20. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew due to being dry rott. The contact stated that the remaining tires also exhibited dry rotted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was replaced. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 15,000.
Driving on an expressway and traveling approx 60mph the rear drivers side tire blew outi did not strike a pot hole and the correct tire pressure as per the door panel was in the tire. I managed to get the car off the highway without further incident.
While driving on highway at 70mph the tire pressure light kept blinking, so i pulled over to the shoulder just as the tire became flat. I called a tow truck i was not near a town so it took an hour for someone to get to me. However the tire was removed and i noticed that a chunk of tire was missing off the tire smaller than an inch however you could see down to the wires.
Have had ongoing issues with 2009 dodge journey.vehicle loses power while driving, this has happened approximately 10 times in the last year.the tires sold on the vehicle (225-55-r19) are not replaceable. I got a flat and was told to ride on the donut until they could locate a new tire, 12 days later still no tire, i demanded the dealer sell me a tire off of a car in the lot, they finally agreed. However, i was called after i left the car and told that because it is awd all 4 tires must be replaced or it will damage my transmission and that possibly, i already have damaged due to driving on donut. Had no choice but to buy 4 new tires, while at dealer having 4 new , larger tires (235 55 r19) put on the dealer broke valve sensor on 2nd tire, 1st time they broke one was in march 2011. Vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the sensors should last a minimum of 5 years. Dealer will not cover under warranty. After paying $827 to replace 4tires, when i only needed 1 new tire and 2 missing valve sensors, i drove off the lot and the vehicle again lost power, dealer has had vehicle in at least 4 times to fix problem in the past, they still have not resolved or located the problem.i restarted vehicle and it died again, restarted a 3rd time and i lost all dash lighting.this was within an 8th of mile of the dealer location.i turned the car around and returned it to the dealer, which is where it remains until they can fix it!! nys attorney general states this does not qualify as a "lemon" because the dealer attempted to repair, i disagree! i am filing a 2nd lemon law case with them at this time. Buyer beware!!
The valve stems on a 2011 hyundai sonata with only 20,000 miles on it were so corroded and seized in place that in order to remove them we would have had to break the entire valve stem. Since the valve stem is attached to the tire pressure monitor we would have had to replace the whole tire pressure monitor.
Driving on an expressway and traveling approx 60mph the rear drivers side tire blew outi did not strike a pot hole and the correct tire pressure as per the door panel was in the tire. I managed to get the car off the highway without further incident.
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai tucson equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size: 225/60r17. The contact was driving 55 mph when the front driver side tire failed and blew from the sidewall. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall.the contact was not injured.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for body repair.the contact called the tire manufacturer and the manufacturer agreed to replace both the front and rear driver side tires. The failure mileage was 585.
Two rapid deflations of tires, just weeks apart, due to sidewall failure.first happened rounding a corner at about 20 mph, and the second while parked.
The contact owns a 2015 dodge dart equipped with kumho solus tires, size kh25/225/45r17 (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front driver side tire sidewall had bulged out. The contact notified the manufacturer. The tire was not repaired. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 28,540.
My complaint odi # is 11243280. Regarding kumho tires safety and bubble in the sidewall.
Upon hitting a pothole the tire a kumho 215/55/r17 solus ta31 sidewall gave out on the passenger front side. The next day while driving i ran over a small object the tire's sidewall failed again this time on the driver's front side. I had two blowouts in 2 days from routine driving on this tire. The tire pressure was @37 each time. I was traveling roughly 45-50 miles per hour. In both instances the sidewall split.
On january 16, 2017, at approximately 3:50pm arizona time, on westbound i-40 about two miles from exit 9, the left front kuhmo solus ta31 tire blew out its sidewall at 45mph in a construction zone. The result was the tire was destroyed with damage to both driver-side wheels. In addition, a bulge was noticed in the left rear tire. All four tires were replaced. The damage to the wheels is considered cosmetic and they were not replaced due to a cost of $427 each. The road condition and visibility at the time of the accident were excellent. The tires had 17,560 miles on them and were maintained according to manufacturer specifications regarding pressure and rotation.
Kumho kh25 225/45/17 tires developed bubble on sidewall at approximately 20,000 miles.replaced tire due to safety issue.second tire developed same problem at around 24,000 miles.remaining two kh25 tires are losing air and appear to be cracking.the tires manufacture code is outside of the current recall on these tire with manufacture date of 4812.
I was on vacation from fl and near savannah, georgia my tire went flat. I wentto a kia dealer in savannah. They told me the tire could not be repaired and there was no warranty even tho the tire only had 21k miles on it. I purchased a new tire($192). Approx 700tiremiles later the new tire went flat. I went to another kia dealer, they told me i needed a new tire($174) and there was no warranty, they also saidthey didnt see any road hazard damage. Kia refused to help and referred me to kumho tires. Kumho blamed the dealerships for not following proper procedures. The dealerships referred me back to kia.
On 7/29/2013 we purchased a set of 4 kumho solus kr21 tires.the car is used primarily for highway travel ? once weekly work commute and for vacation road trips.we had not yet driven it off pavement with the new tires.on 4/16/2014 i started the car to go to work.i heard an odd noise from the rear passenger side, almost like a rhythmic popping sound, but it stopped, and since it wasn't identifiable i proceeded to leave my driveway.about a block away, i heard the noise again, but again it stopped.at this point the car was handling fine.as soon as i got on the freeway (approximately 2 miles from my house), i noticed i was having trouble accelerating to speed (65mph).i also began to hear a rhythmic bumping noise, so began to pull over to the shoulder.by the time i got over, i could feel the bumping and knew i had a flat.the rear passenger side wheel had suffered a complete sidewall separation (see photo).the tires only had 6,624 miles on them ? all paved road, no dirt.they were supposedly warrantied to 85,000 miles.in retrospect, i believe the sounds i heard in my driveway were the initial sidewall separation.the separation did not cause immediate loss of air pressure or structural integrity;that only happened once i got on the highway and started driving at 60mph.there was no explosive noise like a blowout.in subsequently researching kumho tires, i discovered that this brand has a long history with sudden sidewall separation and/or blowouts ? all at low mileages.this occurs across several tire models and years.the complaints were so consistent that i went back to the tire dealer and requested a different brand.they replaced them and i notified them of my research results.i am very concerned that kumho is allowed to continue selling tires with such a safety risk.i was very lucky that i did not lose control and that traffic at that moment was light.
These tires were purchaed on a new vehicle (factory tires) and have been rotated regularly, documentation available. The tread life/wear on the tire is premature. The vehicle has a 60,000 mile warrantly according to kumho's website. I was informed during my last tire rotation that this would be last before needing new tires. The vehicle has 37,900 miles when i was told this information on 4/2/18. The tire wear/life on these tires is evidently premature and i am requesting replacment tires or a pro-rated refund/credit.
Two kumho tires were installed in august 2015 at 178,000 miles.in august of 2016 at 190,000 miles vehicle began to vibrate.returned to tire dealer and was told one of the tire was separating and needed replaced. Tires have 12,000 miles on them.no reason to believe the other one will not do the same thing.made in china.
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/55/r19, dot number: 27pjya5m . While driving approximately 30 mph, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and there was a noise exhibited from the rear passenger side tire. The contact stopped and exited the vehicle and discovered that the tire was flat. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the belt of the tire was damaged and the tire was not repairable. The tire was on back order and would not be available for approximately three months for replacement. The tire was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta equipped with kumho solus tires, tire size 185/60/15. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side tire exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the defective tire was replaced with a spare.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the spare with a new tire. Most recently the rear passenger's tire exploded and a spare was installed. The defective tire had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. The dot number and vin were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2010 ford focus with kumho solus tires, size 205 50/16, dot number: c0117. The contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. The passenger side tire was replaced twice and each time, there was only 1,000 miles accrued on the tire. The contact stated that the premature wear was caused by the tread of the tire. The failure mileage was 850 and the current mileage was 4,400.
Tire ply separation on 4 tires - kumho solus kr21 215/60 r1694te4-0268050dot 4tl1 yp6v tires purchased april 2014.all 4 tires failed from may 31 through june 11, 2016.vehicle had 95k+ miles on it on date of tire purchase.vehicle had 124k+ miles on it yesterday (june 11) when i had to replace the remaining two kumhos.issue initially presented with strong pull to the right and within 100 miles there was significant vibration at any speed above 20 mph.first tire replaced 5/31/2016 in jacksonville, fl after experiencing pull and vibration on may 30 while driving on i-4 in central fl. Strong pull to the right was still occurring after tire replacement so i returned to auto repair shop and was told of same issue with a second tire.second tire replaced 6/9/2016. During drive from fl to nc on 6/11/2016, car started to pull hard to the left with some vibration.i was able to safely exit in florence, sc, and firestone identified tire separation was occurring with the two kumho tires still on the car. ----i have one of the tires that was replaced 6/11/2016.---- please advise if you would like to have someone from nhtsa inspect this tire.---i routinely have my car serviced every 5,000 miles per the manufacturer's recommended servicing interval, and have had these tires rotated at each routine maintenance service appointment.---- these are very dangerous tires.i consider myself very fortunate that i was not in an accident due to the failure of these tires.
The contact owns a 2007 honda element equipped with kumho solus kr 21 tires, size: p215/70r16 99t (na). The contact stated that the rear passenger side tire shook while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire store where it was confirmed that the belt on the tire was worn. The mechanic also stated that all the tires needed replacement. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 94,042. The vin, dot number, and tire failure mileage were not available.
Premature tire wear. Car has 11,500 miles. Tire wear as measured by the dealer is 5/32 rear and 4 /32 front. Neither dealer or tire manufacturer kumho thinks this is an issue or is willing to take any action. Both claim tire wear is not warrantied. Tires should not wear out this quickly and it seems obvious that the tires are not properly specified for this car, 2013 hyundai sonata.
The contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The vehicle had kumho tires, line solus, tire size 225/55/r19 on the vehicle. The dot was not available. The contact stated after taking the vehicle in for a front end alignment, they advised her that all four tires were separating. The vehicle was not repaired since the tires were on back-order. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
I have kumho tires on a 2011 hyundai sonata. I currently have 25000 miles on it. I have complied with tire and balancing maintenance. The tire noise is so loud it is very distracting. I cannot concentrate on anything but the noise. The noise is so loud it is impossible to fully focus on the road because all i do is fidget because of the annoyance and listen to this noise. The noise is absolutely drives me nuts! it is hard to concentrate on driving with the insane tire noise all around me. After reading several similar complaints, i havedecided to submit my own.
The contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus tires, size: 235/60r/18 (na). The vehicle was taken to an unknown kia dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated inside the front passenger tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was not attributed to nhtsa campaign number: 18t004000 (tires). The vehicle failure mileage was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2011 kia sportage equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/60 r17. The contact stated that all four tire belts were wearing prematurely. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage on the tires and the vehicle was 23,340.
The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango, equipped with kuhmo tires line solus, size 265-50-r20. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew due to being dry rott. The contact stated that the remaining tires also exhibited dry rotted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was replaced. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 15,000.
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