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Mtx, LT265/75R16, dot upw 8 man 097, original equipment on a 1999, Chevrolet, Suburban with 22400 miles. All tires have cracks on sidewall, also cracks between tread.
Was slowing down to make a turn and heard a noise. Pulled over and stopped vehicle. Got out /checked tires, and noticed right rear tire sidewall had blownout from inside outward. Tread remained intact on tire. Not original equipment. Firestone, wilderness ht, P23575R15 with 14,000 miles.
Blowout on first tire occurred at 65 mph with 4 people in vehicle, sidewall burst. Firestone dealer asserted that some cut must have ocaused failure. Inflation pressures regularly checked. Second tire failure found at normal inspection. Approximately 4" failure in rubber on side wall.( dot number: 2012ms tire size: 245/75R16 )
Blowout on first tire occurred at 65 mph with 4 people in vehicle, sidewall burst. Firestone dealer asserted that some cut must have ocaused failure. Inflation pressures regularly checked. Second tire failure found at normal inspection. Approximately 4" failure in rubber on side wall. (dot number: 2012ms tiresize: 245/75R16)
- Raleigh, NC, USA
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This was a replacement tire for a replacement tire for firestones!. had just purchased this tire when I noticed small cracks in the sidewall. Dealer replaced tire without any problems.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )
This was a replacement tire for a replacement tire for firestones!. had just purchased this tire when I noticed small cracks in the sidewall. Dealer replaced tire without any problems.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )
This was a replacement tire for a replacement tire for firestones!. had just purchased this tire when I noticed small cracks in the sidewall. Dealer replaced tire without any problems. (tiresize: 245/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )
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- Van Buren, AR, USA