Tire questions & Water in trunk

[racinemp3]

Just blew out one of my factory Dunlops today. I had 28K on them. Not too bad from what I am reading.

What tirewould be a good replacement?

Also, I went to take the jack out of the trunk, and the compartment where the jack is located has a couple inches of water lying in it. Anyone else encountered this? What the hell?

 

[PaulMP3]

28k is amazing i got like 18k out of mine. I dont know how water would have got in there unless u spilled something in the trunk and forgot about it. Do a search for tire replacement there are many opinions. i stayed with the dunlops.

 

[alexlitov]

go to tirerack for tire raplacement.

maybe your tailights are leaking??? check the seals.

 

[MP3N.Y.C]

I have the same problem with the water in my trunk.. I saw that there is a TSB on that. But if your car was ever rearended like mine was, it may have to do with the body seams under the tail lights are opened. So I will be taking my lights out and seeing what can be done to correct this. I get water in the side panals when it rains heavily and then I quickly dry it up so it doesnt sit in the wells. Pete

Do a search for Protege FAQ and you will find all the TSB on our cars

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[MrMp3]

Just blew out one of my factory Dunlops today. I had 28K on them. Not too bad from what I am reading.

What tirewould be a good replacement?

Also, I went to take the jack out of the trunk, and the compartment where the jack is located has a couple inches of water lying in it. Anyone else encountered this? What the hell?

HOW DID IT BLOW UP? DID YOU RUN OVER SOMETHING OR WERE THE TIRES BALD?

 

[racinemp3]

My tires were getting down there, but were not bald.

I did not hit anything. I was just driving down the freeway and the tire peeled apart on the inside edge

 

[cjstringer]

I replaced my Dunlops with Kuhmo Ecsta 711s. Very cheap ($68) from TireRack. Seem to be good so far. They seem to have a little softer sidewall, but I was looking for treadwear and less $$ more than anything, but they have really good grip and work well when it's wet so far.
Actually, I got Discount tire to price match tirerack, and I'd recommend them again.

 

[MrMp3]

My tires were getting down there, but were not bald.

I did not hit anything. I was just driving down the freeway and the tire peeled apart on the inside edge

I am kinda scared now???

I dont wanna have an accident ????

mine have like 29,000 miles but still look good and not bald????

 

[racinemp3]

It did not blow and make the steering unstable. It started making a loud noise, and then pieces of the rubber came flying off hitting the wheelwell.

It really was the smoothest flat tire I have ever encountered, if that makes you feel any better. I was going around 70 MPH. The tire sure was hot when I took it off.

 

[MrMp3]

thanks I feel better

 

[Pmpkinhead]

Water

My 99 Prot ES had that problem and the dealer fixed under warrenty. No Problem. My jack compartment filled up. They said the tail light leaked. (mspo)

MSP #1244

 

[chuyler1]

I'd be worried about salt getting in there with the water. I don't see why that wouldn't be covered by the warantee. Have your dealership fix it.

 

[LinuxRacr]

Yeah, I have the same problem.:mad:

 

[J Goodz]

Yeah I have the same water problem. It happens when it rains heavily. I dont even think about it. But what i'm worried about is i have a bubble in one of my tires. I have almost 16k on my car and just rotated them put the bubble tire on the back left. I'm riding it out as long as i can before it blows. I'm looking for new tires as well but not exactly sure what to go with. Something cheap....$$$ i dont want my wallet to be too thin.

 

[dragonbabe79]

stay away from Kumho...seen them bubble. Stay with Dunlop..
Damn I have 23k on my first set... But I really need new ones!