The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion equipped with Bridgestone turanza EL400 4305 /B12 tires (N/a). The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake. As the vehicle was moved to the shoulder, the tread completely separated from the front driver's side tire but it was still able to hold air. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The tire failure mileage was 20,000. The vehicle failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

- Elgin, SC, USA

Bought 4 Michelin agility touring tires (P195/60R15 87S) from sears auto on 1/15/07. On 6/26/08 rear passenger tire was flat while in the driveway. On 7/11/08 rear driver tire blew out while driving on highway. The interior side of the tire was completely ripped. On 7/16/08 front passenger tire was flat while in another driveway. Each tire showed no punctures and was not under-inflated. The defective tires as well as the 4th Michelin that did not go flat yet were replaced as they went bad with Firestone affinity touring S2 tires because sears didn't carry any more S class tires for the Saturn Ion. Discarded 1st flat tire. Will hold last 2 defective tires and the non-flat tire until 12/31/08. It's strange that 3 tires with no signs of punctures went flat or blew out within 3 weeks after only a 1.5 years' use. They could have caused bad accidents. Sears dismissed my complaint since the tires were no longer on the rims. Dot hnda H5fx 4206, 4306, 4406?, and 4506.

- Randolph, NJ, USA

Oem tires on 2004 Saturn Ion red line unsafe to use on winter driving conditions. Had to replace tires with winter rated ones. The consumer experienced excessive stopping distance while on slippery surface. On one occasion the vehicle went a half a block past the consumer's turn when the ABS activated but couldn't find a tire with enough traction to stop the vehicle. The consumer found that the oem tires, dunlop SP9000, were the cause of the excessive stopping distance.

- Stanley, IL, USA

While traveling on an interstate highway, observed a soft flapping sound that caused concern. Before I could slow down or take any action the left rear tire tread separated from the wheel and then the complete tire was ejected from the vehicle. I was able to exit the roadway and called the state highway patrol. To report the incident and request roadside assistance.

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

A brake pad fell off the trailer in front and struck his vehicle damaging the tire.

- Cleveland, OH, USA