1995 Chevrolet Suburban: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Tires · 240,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet suburban equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, size p235/75r15 (na). While driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger side tire separated. The tire was replaced with a spare. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the tire tread separated and needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 12,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Tires · OH

Firestone steeltex at tires, in size 245/75r16 I have experienced tread separation on two different occasions in the past years years. Currently have one additional tire in my possession that was exhibiting the same symptoms of impeding failure. In both incidents, thankfully there was no personal injury, but each incident did result in significant damage to my vehicle in excess of $3000.00. 1st tire was returned to firestone for their inspection in august 2002, firestone claimed no fault or defect. 2nd tire was lost, 3rd tire still in my possession.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Tires · TX

Both rear tires began to form cracks arround sidewall and shoulder over about 4 weeks, front tires were free of cracks. Tread separated from shoulder to shoulder cleanly all the way arround. Tire stayed inflated. Tires had the following markings: lt245/75r16, 120/116r, vn11 bac, e4, 00 8009, da 807t, a14l, 08149.

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Tires · NY

Passenger rear tire separated without warning while traveling 65mph. Tread was still attached and flapping around, causing damage to vehicle. No prior warning. Tire size lt245/75r16; 23,000 miles; aftermarket tire on a 1995, chevrolet, suburban, 2500. *ak all five firestone tires were replaced by the consumer.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Tires · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Attorney writing on the behalf of 4 accidents in which he states were caused by tread separation on goodyear 16 inch load range e steel belted radial tires, this particular police report states that the left rear tire experienced tread separation, causing driver to lose control of the vehicle, vehicle experienced a rollover in which there were 2 injuries and one death, consumer had stated that the right rear tire experienced a blowout prior to this one, owner of vehicle is susan ann gilbert, 5317 n 46th street, phoenix az 85018, 602‑840‑2986.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Tires · CA

While driving at approximately 70 MPH southbound on ca99 the right rear tire failed. There was a complete tread separation. The tire did not go flat. There was no accident or injury. The damage was limited to the vehicle. The tire was purchased on 03-18-98 and had approximately 55,000 miles on it. There was still good tread remaining on the tire prior to the failure.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Suspension, Tires · OH · 5 injuries

While traveling, vehicle started to spin counter clock wise onto the left beam, striking the cement wall with the rear right side of the vehicle, report stated that both rear ties had poor thread which indicated a poor alignment, consumer stated that vehicle experienced a blowout or hydroplaned, there were five injuries in the accident. (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Tires · VA

While consumer was driving there was some tread separation on the drivers side rear tire. Original equipment, 47ooo miles mounted on a 1995 chevrolet, suburban, lt 245 75 r16, dot# vn1183a075. *ak (firestone tires lt/24575/)r16

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Tires · CA

Firestone steeltex r4s tires, p245/75r16, dot vn11b1a045, experienced vibration while driving, after driving a shorter distance the tread separated on the right front tire and the innter layer protruded into the wheel well creating a whipping noise, consumer replaced all tires.

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Tires · TX

Firestone fr680 tires p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation, causing damage to the fender.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · MN

Firestone steel tex at tire lt245 75 r16 experienced blow out.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Tires · CA

Our tire shredded while we were traveling on a california freeway at 75+ miles per hour. We were fortunate that my husband was able to control the car when the tire blew and neither myself, my husband or 18 month old baby were injured. However, there is no telling what might happen next time one of our tires shreds. Please do not wait until more people die or get injured to recall these faulty tires. *ak( dot number: )