The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental General Grabber STX tires, tire size 24570R17, DOT Number vynhhm55. The contact stated that all four tire sidewalls had begun to deuterating exposing the white another. The vehicle returned the tires to Walmart where they purchased the tires from who confirmed the tires needed to be replaced. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle's approximate mileage of 72,000. The tire's approximate failure mileage was 169,000 with the first set of tires purchased and 169,000 miles with the second set of tires. The contact was unsure of which tires had what mileage due to several tire rotations being completed.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with cooper tires, dot number: Utv6C8E4808, tire line: Cooper discoverer atr, tire size: 265/75/R16. The contact stated that while driving at 63 mph, the contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tread separated from the tire which caused damage to the bed of the vehicle. The failure occurred on the rear driver side tire. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 114,900.

- Delavan, IL, USA

Uniroyal Laredo hd/H LT265/75 R15 had a tread separation that caused considerable sheet metal damage within and behind the right rear wheel well of my Chevy Silverado 2500 hd pickup. The incident occurred at 60 mph while I was towing a travel trailer. I never lost control of the vehicle and was able to bring it safely to a controlled stop. The tire was one of four installed new by the auto dealer in early 2012 when I purchased the truck used. The tire had approximately 17,000 miles of use when the separation occurred. I always kept the tire inflated to the truck and tire manufacturers' recommended 80 psi and had just inflated the tire to that pressure (it was at 74 psi before I topped it off) three days earlier, before starting my trip. I noticed a recall of tires of similar vintage in the uniroyal Laredo hd/H lt 245/75 R16 series, and I am curious if many tread separations have also been reported for the 265/75 R16 series or if this is a one off incident.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

Four bubbles on the sidewall of my tire appeared - I took the tire to a Goodyear dealer and he concluded that the tire was defective from the beginning when I bought it. It had 10,000 miles on the tire with original tire tread of 7/32 - it now has 6/32 tread. Goodyear gave me a $80 discount on a new tire - I called them and asked for a 100% discount since the tire was defective from the beginning. I have three other tires on the truck all Goodyear tires and it appears they could be doing the same thing. I also discovered that there was recall on Goodyear Wrangler tires having the same issues just not on my tire since it is much larger and not that popular.

- Goleta, CA, USA

Michelin ltx M/S LT245/75R16 tires (2007 Chevy 2500 hd since 11/06/2006) 07/15/2010: 79,144 miles. Front driver side tire hi-speed blow-out (approx. 55 mph). Damage to front & rear utility tool boxes; left rear mud flap & fuel filter assembly ripped away. 07/28/2010: 79,965 miles. Replaced tire due to tread separation 08/31/2010: Michelin sent letter stating completion of 07/15/2010 claim finding no defect in design of tire or reason for incident; paid partial repair damages. 11/05/2010: Replaced tire due to tread separation. 02/01/2011: 90,101 miles. Replaced tire due to tread separation. 06/18/2012: 112,000 miles. Noticed bubble (approx. 1 inch in size) on front passenger tire; parked vehicle in shade; approx. 1 1/2 hrs later removed bad tire; noticed bubble grew bigger in size (approx. 3 in.); leaned bad tire upright against vehicle; installed spare tire (approx. 15-20 min), turned to retrieve bad tire; tire exploded literally in face; no injury due to safety glasses. Other person had just turned away at explosion with tire parts hit him in back; no injury.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with federal mogul coragia M/T tires, line size: 285/75/16, dot number: E40010658 uxls. The contact noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. The contact inspected the tires and discovered that there were long cracks below the thread on the front and rear driver and passenger tires. The tires were not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. Kmj

- Salyersville, KY, USA

Have federal couragia mt tires currently on my truck. Bought last year and have approximately 10,000 miles on them bought them new. Notices cracks in the sidewalk. Now they are running and getting larger, also seen several other complaints on these tires for the same thing. Very dangerous. Size 285/76/16

- Salyersville, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Silverado with hankook tires, dynapro as size 235/85/R16 (na). She stated the tires were purchased as replacements in 2009. While driving 55 mph, the rear right tire blew; the contact stated this was the second tire that experienced a blowout. The contact stated she changed out the tire with her spare. She did not contact the place where the tires were purchased. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

- Torrance, CA, USA

Driving down the highway at 65 mph fro approximately 2 hours. The tires were delaminating and blew. One tire exploded, while the other had a bubble (tread was separating from the casing. Both tire dot # bf11kf112606.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

2006 Chevrolet Silverado right front tire began to shake, smoke, and caught fire on the westbound of the Ohio turnpike. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0769-91

- Niles, MI, USA

Tire blows bubble on sidewall, needs to be replaced but Goodyear will only warranty a prorated discount towards purchase of same tire. Happened a second time on different tire June 2, 2008. Tire is at local Goodyear dealership awaiting decision on what happens next.

- Mechanicsville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road without a crash. He stated that he will contact the manufacturer. The contact still has the failed ameri-tech tire. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and dot number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000. Returned usps, 2nd attempt made 08/06/07 attempt failed.

- San Jose, CA, USA

In Nov. Of 2005 I purchased a Chevrolet Silverado, I have had nothing but problems with it. I have had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 3 times and the front once, also the fuel system had a problem, now they tell me that I need all tires replaced because the compound is bad. My truck only has a little over 7,000 miles on it!

- Concord, MI, USA

Consumer was sold a 2006 Silverado with engine damages. ***** when the consumer contacted the dealership to tell them what he had discovered wit the engine cowling, they had advised him it was squirrel damage. Even though the dealer acknowledged the problem, they refused to give the consumer another vehicle. The consumer and his family had become sick. They believed it was from the bacteria coming from the venting system. The front tires were out of round and the rims were bent.

- Tampa, FL, USA