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The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 equipped with Toyo tires, Tire Line: HT Open Country, Tire Size: LT265/75/R16, DOT Number: CXLTCAK4815. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and felt like the front tires were bouncing. The contact veered to the side of the road, where he noticed that the tires were deformed. The contact continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread belt was separating. The front tires were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred with the rear tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire mechanic where the rear tires were replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred on the front tires. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement equipment. The tire failure mileage was 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F250 with B.F. goodrich all terrain tires, size 285/75R16. The tread on all four tires was breaking apart in huge pieces while she was driving. The tire mileage was 20,000 on each tires. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/14/09 updated 09/15/09.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F250. While driving approximately 60 mph in dry conditions, the rear passenger side tire blew out. Before the blow out, the contact heard a noise followed by a loud boom. He then noticed that the tread had separated from the tire before it flattened. The contact was able to pull off the road before a crash occurred. The tire was a Continental general lt 265/75R16 tire, which is not the standard issue tire for his vehicle. The tire was also unavailable in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint. The contact called the manufacturer and sent them the failed tire. The manufacturer stated that he must have struck something in the road to cause the failure. The contact has pictures of the failure and the manufacturer is returning the tire. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250. While driving 55 mph in normal driving conditions the driver's side rear tire blew out. The contact pulled over and replaced the failed tire with a spare. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but had visible damage. The driver's side rear panel and wheel well were damaged by the tread from the tire. The current mileage is 85,997 and failure mileage was 78,500.
: the contact stated that noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving on normal road conditions. Upon inspection, the rear right tire presented tread separation which caused body damage to the vehicle. The same incident occurred with the front left tire on a later date after the first incident.
- Alva, FL, USA
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A tire tread separation started with the left rear driver 's side tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer was able to change the tire. Firestone, steel at, P265/75R16, #dot vnw81xl0701.
While driving the front passenger side tire tread separated without warning. The consumer maintained control of the vehicle and was able to get off the road. Please provide additional information. A piece of the tire damaged the passenger side front fender and running board.
The consumer's vehicle has had two Firestone steeltex radial tire failures. The first vehicle tire separation occured at 16900 miles. Both failures caused the vehicle to be unstable and was difficult to maintain control. Firestone replaced both tires with the same model tire.
While driving 45 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that driver's front tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. A couple of months later, the passenger's rear and driver's rear tires were replaced due to tread separation.
While driving 70 mph the rear driver side tire tread separated without warning impact reported. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
While driving right rear passenger's side tire blew out. The tire was taken to the Bridgestone where it was noticed that the left rear tire had a knot on it. Manufacturer told consumer to send the tires for replacement and the receipt for the repair of the vehicle. A letter was received by consumer stating the claim was denied.
While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer noticed that the driver's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle and caused the vehicle damaged under the carriage of the vehicle. The consumer was able to change the tire and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Firestone steel tex P26575R16 load range E #dot numbervnw81xl1601. The driver has contacted Firestone on this problem. It has occurred more than once. And the problem has not been resolved at this time. Please fill in additional information.
Consumer heard a banging noise while driving 55-65 mph. Then, he pulled over to inspect the unknown sound, and noticed the left rear tire tread separated. Firestone stelltex, LT265/75R4S. As a result, rear fender was damaged. Firestone doesn't want to take responsibility of the incident because they said that the tires ran low on air pressure.
While driving 70 mph on the interstate front driver's side tire tread separated. Driver was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. When the tread separated it damaged some parts under the vehicle.
E-mail rec'd fm fhwa/mary peterson writer reporting defective Firestone steeltex tire separated... tire tread separated damaging the trucks body around the wheel well causing the driver to lose control.
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- Marietta, GA, USA