This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving 40 mph front driver side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. Manufacturer was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Firestone, wilderness, at P215/75R16.
While driving on a gravel road at 40 mph (70 degrees, 2 adults, 1 child in vehicle, no other load in truck) the inside sidewall exploded on driver rear causing rear of truck to sway. Truck was under control until I was able to stop. There was an L shape tear near the tread running perpendicular through the sidewall. This tear was at an almost perfect 90-degree angle. Tire will remain in my custody for inspection until I am satisfied with outcome.
Bubbles developed on sidewall of one front and one back tire.- consumer took them to dealer, and they refused to look at the tires because they were off the rim.
Right rear tire sidewall collapsed while driving. Vehicle started to vibrate. Did not lose control. Pulled off into a parking lot, and exchanged tire. Firestone, Wilderness AT, P265/75R16.
- Quincy, MA, USA
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At a speed of approximately 65 mph. The tire came apart on the outside wall. The sidewall was completely torn away from the tread side. At the time of the incident, the tires were properly pressured at 35 psi.( dot number: W273wma358 tire size: P265/75R16 )
Left rear tire blew out at a speed of 10 mph while traveling straight on an asphalt road. A discernible hole was observed in the sidewall. Upon inspection of the remaining tires, a soft spot was found in the outside sidewall of the right front tire. New tires (dayton timberline ht P255/70R16) were placed on the vehicle on 7/24/99 by myself since I was leaving town on that date for vacation. I was not comfortable driving on tires that had experienced 1 failure and were subject to a second failure. The Chevrolet dealer refused to replace the tires, instead referring me to a general tire dealer. The closest general tire dealer was 25 miles away and was closed. I remain in possession of the defective general tires. I requested from the Chevrolet dealer but did not receive a refund for the purchase of the new tires.( dot number: A3cudb2 tire size: P255/70R16 )
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- Hillsboro, OH, USA