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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with Goodyear allegra tires, line size P205 75/R14 dot pjkc. The contact stated that three of the tires failed between 12,000 and 26,000 miles. The contact observed several small cracks on the tires prior to the them failing. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the tire distributor prior to the failure and he was advised that there was nothing wrong with the tires. The distributor also advised that the tires were no longer being manufactured and they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was 129,499 and the current mileage was 159,819.
I purchased 2 brand new furtura 2000 lte from pepboys drove the car maybe 5 miles. Then sat in my driveway for the rest of the day. The next morning I had 2 front flat- both tires were leaking from the sidewall meets the treat.
Criuse control does not maintian speed on uphill roads - dealership replaced - problem corrected, tires wear out at 25000+ miles. Area is outside edge on boths sides of tires bald. Front end check out ok, replaced tires with rear tires, but still experiencing same problem. (tiresize: 215/60-17)
Original set of tires worn out 20,824 2nd set at 44,800 possible manufacture defect **wheel size cannot be changed no other tire manufactured to fit**public needs warned-consumer needs advice.( dot number: Tire size: P225-60-17 )
Original set of tires worn out 20,824 2nd set at 44,800 possible manufacture defect **wheel size cannot be changed no other tire manufactured to fit**public needs warned-consumer needs advice. (tiresize: P225-60-17)( dot number: Tire size: P225-60-17 )
I took van into said dealership and they told me the rear tires had uneven wear spots and there was no problem with the van and asked me to contact the tire manufacturor with a 800 number. I contacted the local Goodyear facility in royal oak, mi. I was told by the manager of the store there that he sees at least 4 or 5 Dodge/Chrysler minivans a week with the same problem. The problem seems to stem from not rotating the tires. I do not believe in rotating tires and never have in the past. On a front wheel drive vehicle, such as my Grand Caravan, you should not have a problem with the rear tires if you never rotate the tires. I had a 1985 Honda Prelude with front wheel drive that I never rotated the tires and got 80,000 miles out of the rear tires. I had to change the tires at that point because of dry rot, not wear. Goodyear told me they would not replace the tires since I did not rotate the tires. Here I am, my wife and child ride in this vehicle all the time, with tires that are not even close to being safe. The van vibrates at all speeds and the noise on the highway from the tires is real bad, especially in the back seats. Both Goodyear and the dealership agreed that I have bad tires, yet noone wants to take the blame for this and I am really frustrated.( dot number: 089 tire size: 205/75/R14 )
I took van into said dealership and they told me the rear tires had uneven wear spots and there was no problem with the van and asked me to contact the tire manufacturor with a 800 number. I contacted the local Goodyear facility in royal oak, mi. I was told by the manager of the store there that he sees at least 4 or 5 Dodge/Chrysler minivans a week with the same problem. The problem seems to stem from not rotating the tires. I do not believe in rotating tires and never have in the past. On a front wheel drive vehicle, such as my Grand Caravan, you should not have a problem with the rear tires if you never rotate the tires. I had a 1985 Honda Prelude with front wheel drive that I never rotated the tires and got 80,000 miles out of the rear tires. I had to change the tires at that point because of dry rot, not wear. Goodyear told me they would not replace the tires since I did not rotate the tires. Here I am, my wife and child ride in this vehicle all the time, with tires that are not even close to being safe. The van vibrates at all speeds and the noise on the highway from the tires is real bad, especially in the back seats. Both Goodyear and the dealership agreed that I have bad tires, yet noone wants to take the blame for this and I am really frustrated. (dot number: 089 tiresize: 205/75/R14)
Tire problem started upon receiving new vehicle and I first reported at mileage1,898 and found there was a techinical service bulliten for the low speed tire wobble (number 22-02-99 dated 04-16-1999) and had the dealership replace the tires at mileage 21,522. The transmission shifted from over drive to second gear while crusing at 55 mph and had to have the vehicle towed because the tran was stuck in second gear. The input speed sensor was replaced but has not corrected the irratic shifting that I have brought the vehicle back and complained about.( dot number: Tire size: 215/65R16 )
Tire problem started upon receiving new vehicle and I first reported at mileage1,898 and found there was a techinical service bulliten for the low speed tire wobble (number 22-02-99 dated 04-16-1999) and had the dealership replace the tires at mileage 21,522. The transmission shifted from over drive to second gear while crusing at 55 mph and had to have the vehicle towed because the tran was stuck in second gear. The input speed sensor was replaced but has not corrected the irratic shifting that I have brought the vehicle back and complained about.( dot number: Tire size: 215/65R16 )
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