Firestone steel tex radial 24575r16, dotvn11bac original tires; there's only 530 seconds of tread left on all for tires. Left rear tire tread completely separated. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado tires complaints
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I was traveling on interstate 287 north at approximately 65 MPH when I felt rattling and my vehicle starting shaking. Moments later, the tire exploded. I lost control of the vehicle for a few seconds, was able to gain control and move the vehicle safely on to the shoulder. The sidewalls remained on the rim, however the entire tread separated.
While driving on a gravel road at 40 MPH (70 degrees, 2 adults, 1 child in vehicle, no other load in truck) the inside sidewall exploded on driver rear causing rear of truck to sway. Truck was under control until I was able to stop. There was an l shape tear near the tread running perpendicular through the sidewall. This tear was at an almost perfect 90-degree angle. Tire will remain in my custody for inspection until I am satisfied with outcome.
Tire blow out on interstate. The tread completely separated from the tire and driver lost control but regained control of the vehicle and was finally able to stop on the left shoulder. Owner still has the tire and separated parts. There was some damage to the pickup truck when the tread of the tire hit the wheel well. Chrome was torn and bent, the wheel well liner was ripped off and the bumper was damaged.
I had just entered onto the interstate and had gone about 5 miles when my front right tire blew sending me to the side of the road. I have always rotated these tires every 6000 miles and kept 32-34 pounds of air pressure in them. When the tire blew the whole tread from around the tire separated leaving only the two sidewalls attached to a severely damaged mag-alloy wheel. I was the only one in the vehicle and suffered no apparent injuries. However it is a little unerving to have this happen at 65 miles per hour. I went to the firestone dealer and was told that this paticular tire was under no recall and there are no complaints. I am sure I will have no luck getting reimbursed for the tire/tires and rim but feel it necessary to at least make a complaint regarding this tire. Like I said proper maintenance had been performed on these tires and the dealer commented the remaining three looked similar in wear with no abnormalities. All three remaining tires had exactly the same amount of wear. I appreciate the opportunity to report this incident and will appreciate any help I can get.
E- mailed details. No safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: ??? Tiresize: 245/75r16)
The brakes were pulsating and squeaking because the front and rear brakes and rotors were rusted. The dealer fixed the problem with recalls c00093-s and c00024 but the problem still exists.
This is the second tire of the original tires that the rubber has seperated from the cord on this vechicle. These were not any of the tires listed on recall but have been a problem for me to deal with. The first was replaced before the recall was made on any of the tires and that is documented for replacement. The second tire that separated rubber was on 02-03-02. Is it possible there are problems with this particular tire also. I wanted to report it so that there is some type of documentation if there is a failure in the manufacturing of this type and model of tire. I have lost credibility for safety in firestone tires at this point and intend to remove them all from my vehicle asap. Thank you for any information or assistance that you may offer. (dot number: w273 tiresize: p265/r7516)
Right front tires were wearing out. Had tires rotated, and they still wore out, and vehicle was vibrating. This problem has occurred earlier. Contacted dealer ,and dealer aligned tires. But, they still could not not find cause on why tires were wearing out.
At approx. 25,000 miles all tires have flat spots & 1 has a broken belt (these tires are from the factory on my truck). Have contacted 2 local firestone dealerships and was told they could not help me. *ak (tiresize: lt24575r16)
The weather was clear and approx 70 degrees (f). It occurred on I-25 approx 10 miles north of pueblo, co. The tread was in good shape and the pressure was correct. The tire suddenly competely separated and shredded within seconds.*ak (dot number: w273wma259 tiresize: p265/75r16)
Driving on a grated dirt road, the right front tire blew and almost took us of the road. We were going camping and was fortunate it did not happen when we were going passed the step ledges. When the tire blew it forced us off the road and into some brush. No vehicle or passenger injury (luckily). I just want to report this issue so that maybe firestone will do a recall on some of the other tires that are obviously defective. Please take this near miss into consideration, because if this tire blew about 8 miles earlier we could have went off the embankment. (tiresize: p265/75/16)
Complete sidewall separation, tire completely destroyed. *ak (dot number: 273wmb129 tiresize: p265/r16)
At 25,000 miles right rear firestone, wilderness at tire size: p265/75r16, dot: unknown developed cracks in tread. Then, with approximately 40,000+ miles on other three tires on 1999, chevrolet, silverado, cracks have developed in tread. Firestone center is offering to prorate tires at 54%, and replace them with other firestone tires. *ak dot number w272wma238, consumer requesting all tires be replaced.
Noticed belt protruding out of left front tire. Took vehicle to firestone dealer. They told me my tires were not under any kind of warranty because, they came as original equipment on my vehicle. I then showed the manager the warranty that came with the vehicle. He said nowhere did he see that they should replace the tires. All the information pertaining to replacing the tires was there on the first page. They then tried to tell me that the tire damage was due to normal wear and I had an alignment problem. I told him I want firestone to honor the warranty and replace it on a prorated basis. The manager then told me that he knew nothing about tires because he was not a tire manager. He then told me several other locations where the facilities had tire managers. He then let me drive off with a damaged tire. Not even offering to put on the spare tire.*ak (tiresize: 265/75/16)
Driving on freeway and tire blew unexpectedly. The tread seperated from tire. I have the tire and I am very scared to drive the vehcile. The dealer will not help me and that concerns me. Are they not accountable for safety or for repairing defects? Please help an average citizen. (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt24575r16 )
Driving on freeway and tire blew unexpectedly. The tread separated from tire. I have the tire and I am very scared to drive the vehcile. The dealer will not help me and that concerns me. Are they not accountable for safety or for repairing defects? Please help an average citizen. (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt24575r16 )
While driving on highway heard a loud noise. Consumer looked out of the window and saw spare tire rolling towards him at 50 MPH. There were no injuries.spare tire located under truck.*ak it was caused by tire holder cable breaking, due to poor quality and design, tire rolled into ditch ans stopped.
The passenger side rear tire tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the fender, the consumer replaced all four tires and is seeking reimbursement (firestone wilderness at p265/75r16), consumer is having difficulty from the manufacturer who states the tires are not included in the recall. Nlm
Tires are cracking-dry rotting. Junk tires. *ak (dot number: vn73 tiresize: 265/75/r16)
The tires are coming apart- not holding up. *ak (dot number: vn73 tiresize: 265-75r16)
Consumer stated he noticed there were bulges in the sidewalls of the two front tires, consumer states he dismissed it thinking it was normal, when vehicle was being serviced for tire rotation, mechanic advised consumer that bulges were not supposed to be there and to contact the dealer, consumer was advised by dealer that tires were covered under warranty, consumer then took vehicle in to have tires inspected and was advised that manufacturer would pay 50 percent towards the purchase of new tires, consumer was told that the reason that manufacturer would only pay 50 percent is because there were signs of tread wear and the vehicle history due to consumer moves around a lot, as well as curb damage.
P245/75r16, dot vn11bac049, original equipment on a 1999, chevrolet, silverado with 30000 miles.tread separation at 60 MPH caused extensive damage to vehicle, $ 3600. *ak firestone atx tire, damage done to the fender and tailgate of a trailer that was being pulled, vibration was felt when tire separated, consumer replaced tires.
Goodyear p235/75r16 st tires have been replaced 3 times within only 19000 miles, consumer states he found himself at times with no traction and tires would make bang noises.
Tire failed when the truck was parked. The brakes do not always apply full braking when the peddle is pushed to the floor. This is not the ABS activating. The braking distance may be 3 to 4 times what it should be. The dealer tested the the brake system and test drove it and said that everything is normal. The peddle travel does not seem to have enough to allow for variations in the system. I believe this is a design defect. *ak (tiresize: p265/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r16 )
When vehicle is driven on a wet surface it begins to slide. Tires were replaced due to premature wear. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
While vehicle was turned off, the electrical brake pump would still run. *ak firestone at tire experienced tread separation, firestone would not replace, but did give a discount, tire size p285/75r16.
Original manfacturing equipment purchased on a 1999, chevrolet, silverado, tire size p24575r16. Cords are coming from tread on all four tires. *ak while driving, one of the firestone wilderness at tires experienced a blowout only having 4000 miles on the tire.
Right rear tire sidewall collapsed while driving. Vehicle started to vibrate. Did not lose control. Pulled off into a parking lot, and exchanged tire. Firestone, wilderness at, p265/75r16.
P265/75r16, dot unknown, firestone wilderness xl 15, original equipment. While driving 55 MPH, consumer heard a noise. Then, tire blewout. Tread separation prior to blowout.*ak
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