Tread belt separation from tire casing started. Mechanic detected it before complete failure. (dot number: W2081pt236 tiresize: P23570R16)

- Eustis, FL, USA

While the vehicle was in for a check up dealer informed consumer that tread was separating from tire on a 1997, Ford, F150, original equipment, tire size P235/70R16; dot# W2081pt236. Firestone notified.

- Eustis, FL, USA

I know that these are not the tires that are being recalled but they seem to have the same problem as the recalled tires. Tread is becoming separated from the tire. The first tire showed this problem last Oct. The second one occurred recently and the other tires look as if they will develop tread separation soon. These tire are suppose to have a tread life of 60000 miles. (tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing. Consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from Firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to August 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(Firestone at 235/70/16).

- Webster, NH, USA

While driving 50 mph the tread separated from the wheel, knocking out insulation and computer, second time caused damage to the paint job, third time notice vibration and then discovered tread separating from the tire.

- Jasper, TX, USA

Right-rear general tire, size: 235/70R16, dot: Unknown has a blister developing in sidewall, and tread is beginning to crack and separate, there are less than 1,000 miles on the tires, and they are not original equipment on 1997, Ford, truck F150. *note: Consumer filed previous complaint on a different tire (ODI reference # 899641).

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Complete tread seperation of the right rear tire, due to the location of the exhaust pipe

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

Tread separated, very serious permanent injuires, permanently disabled, tire was mounted 1 day earlier by professional installed. (dot number: Vn11B1A447 tiresize: 245/75R16)

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Front passenger tire tread separated and a 3 inch cut and bubble were found on inside of tire. Vehicle was going 55mph when tread separated from tire with no warning. Tires were original on a Ford, F150, 1997. Second set same problem. No other tires can be replaced because weight of truck may cause it to flip over. Tire size P235/70R16, miles 30,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Firestone, wilderness ht, dot W208 1pt 166, P23570R16 1045 original tires on Ford, F150, 1997. Driver's side rear tire has a bulge and surrounding that bulge, tread appears to be separating from tire.

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(Firestone wilderness ht P235 170R161045)

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

Consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise/ vibration. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and left front tire tread separated from vehicle. General, ameri550, 85 23570R16.*akthe first occurance was July 2001, right rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to fishtail and enter another lane of traffic (dota308443316 general ameri 550 as). Nlm

- Ennis, TX, USA

While driving on two occasions the tread separated from the tire resulting in the handling of the vehicle becoming difficult (Firestone wilderness ht P235-70R16 1045). Nlm

- Owensboro, KY, USA

Tread separated from tires.

- Iowa, KS, USA

Tread separation at high rate of speed causing loss of control and damage to wheel well. (dot number: W2081pt036 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Pensacola, FL, USA

These Firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe and need to be recalled with all of the other Firestone wilderness tires. I have suffered the same tire tread separation as the at tires and Ford and Firestone refuse to help. (tiresize: 16 inch)

- Austin, TX, USA

Rear passenger side orginial equipment, general, amer-550 tire size P235/70R16 with thirty thousand miles on them. Tread began to bulge, then separated. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Consumer purchased 4 more tires, but feels they should not have failed with only 33000 miles on them, dot number A308443057.

- Orangevale, CA, USA

Was driving 60mph and pulling an open dual axle trailer, left rear tire lost its tread. Was making a thumping noise before it came off. Had heard a noise, and noticed black smoke coming from rear. Tire maintained air pressure, even though it was gone. Later, was traveling and right rear tire lost part of tread. 1997, Ford, F150, P235/70R16. Was original equipment on truck. Firestone wilderness ht II tires, dot number W208 1pt.

- Glendale, MD, USA

The tires haven't failed. Concern on cracking around tread on all 4. all have tread life. (tiresize: P255/70R16)

- Nazareth, PA, USA

Tire blowout with visible tread separation. Blowout occurred at 30 mph while travelling within residential neighborhood. All four tires kept for further investigation. (dot number: A308443526 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Houston, TX, USA