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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR equipped with dextero touring dtr1 tires, size: 216/50/R17 95vxl (na). The contact purchased a replacement tire from walmart and stated that the sidewall was worn. As a result, the tire blew out while driving. The contact did not know about the failure until he returned to walmart and had the tire diagnosed. The tire was not replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 153,241. The tire failure mileage was 2. the VIN was not available.
Firestone sidewall tire failure. On 7/22/06 on I 95, flagler county, Florida. We experienced a sidewall tire failure on a 2006 Chevy, HHR with 1942 miles. The tire pressure as tested on 7/19/06 was 34 psi +/- 1 psi. There is no indication of road hazard, the tire has been secured by me. The dealer, tom gibbs Chevy of flagler county expressed no interest in pursuing the safety factor of the failure, so I am. The tire is a Firestone, gta 03, firehawk size P215/50R17 90T M&S. several mechanics visually inspected same and all came to the same conclusion. As yet, this tire has not been listed on a recall notice. Another similar problems with this tire I would like to know. The tire has been secured as potential evidence.
- Palm Coast, FL, USA
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