2001 Saturn SC1 Tires Problems

“In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, I purchased new michelin hydroedge tires. Upon recent inspection and rotation at a service center, it was noted that all four of my tires were dry-rotting at the sidewall near the treads. The technician stated that michelins do that. The tires are 4 1/2 years old, have been driven 23,000 miles with very little tread wear (9/32 left) and are not housed inside a garage where ozone could affect them. I drive 10 miles round trip each work day. I also do not live in an urban area. …”

“The contact owns a 2001 Saturn sc2 equipped with sigma supreme tires. While driving various speeds the vehicle would shake. She did not want to provide an approximate speed because the failure occurred while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed that there was tread separation on the front drivers side tire. The tire was replaced. The failure had not recurred. The failure and current mileages were 67,419. The VIN was unavailable.”

“Driving at 55mph on good road warm day 35 miles into trip when tire sidewall blew out without warning and for no apparent reason (big hole and tear--may have torn because I drove on it a little to get to a shoulder). (DOT number: w2v9vfb040 tiresize: p195/60r15)”