PIRELLI TIRE

TIRES:SIDEWALL

tire size 235/45 R18. Both front tires at 7,300 miles suddenly have bulging out of the side wall. One tire bulge the size of a golf ball, the other tire slightly larger in size. No warnings or inflation issues prior to failure. Severe safety risk. Risk of blowout is high. Car not drivable due to risk of blowout. Contacted Pirelli the manufacturer, was told both tires are to be sent to them for inspection by the dealership. Pirelli customer service indicated the issue will likely not be covered under warranty.

TIRES

Tires: Pirelli 285/40R22. Tires failed: Front passenger + Both -Driver/Passenger tires. Failures did not occur concurrently. I am writing to report significant issues with the Pirelli tires on my vehicle, raising serious safety concerns. (Usage, two tires - 11 months / 1 tire - 4 months) Firstly, the front passenger tire has developed noticeable bumps on the sidewall near the rim. Notably, these tires have never encountered foreign objects or rough terrain that could have caused this damage. The bulges indicate potential internal damage, compromising the tire's structural integrity and posing a risk while driving. Additionally, the passenger rear tire suffered a catastrophic blowout at 65 mph on Interstate 75. Examination revealed a 10-inch strip had detached from the tire's inner layer. This sudden failure occurred without warning and could have resulted in a severe loss of control, endangering my safety and that of other road users. Similarly, the driver rear tire also blew out at 65 mph on Interstate 10 due to a failed section measuring approximately 6 inches along the contact area. These incidents raise critical concerns about the reliability of these tires, especially at highway speeds. Following these events, my technicians inspected the vehicle and found no other underlying issues, raising further questions about the quality and durability of these tires. I urge you to investigate thoroughly to prevent risks for other customers relying on your products. Thank you for your attention to this issue.

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Safety risk: Catastrophic tire failure at highway speed on 405 with child in vehicle Complete sidewall separation could have caused loss of vehicle control Life-threatening situation at highway speed Dealer confirmation: VW South Coast documented need for tire replacement on 9/18/24 (Invoice #VWCS659803) Dealer identified issue but declared vehicle safe to drive Set non-urgent follow-up date of 12/17/24 Prior warning: Dealer documented need for replacement 4 months before failure Failed to emphasize urgency of safety risk No dashboard warnings prior to catastrophic failure Documentation: Original dealer service records Photos of catastrophic failure Towing service records All email correspondence with VW