I was driving down the street pulling my bass boat. I noticed a "rough" ride all of a sudden. I pulled off the road and checked my tires. I experienced a tread separation on my left rear tire. Tires had been maintained at required pressure and rotated regularly. Firestone manager replaced tire as defective. He stated he had seen these tires separate before but none after they were redesigned. This was a redesign tire supplied as original equipment. Replacement was same type of tire. I do not feel safe driving on these tires. Firestone has a bad reputation now for tire separation.*ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)
1999 Chevrolet Suburban tires complaints
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The first problem that I had with theses tires was back in july of 2000. On both of the front tires the belts had broken at that time the truck had about 12,000 miles on it. The problem was caught before any separation had happened. Then on 8/17/01 I was driving on i215 and the truck pulled hard to the right and there was a loud bang. I brought the truck back under control and pulled over to the shoulder and got out. I walked around to the front right side and the tire had separated, it didn't go flat. Then exactly a week later I had the left front tire blowout. This tire was in pieces. After the first separation I called firestone and was told to take it to a firestone dealer in my area to have the rest of the tires looked at. I did that I took it to ted wiens on warm springs. At that time I spoke with courtney he came out looked at the first tire and said since I was claiming product liability for the damage to my truck he said all he would do is replace the tire and nothing more. I asked him to please look at the others he told me there was nothing more he could do. So I left bought the tire somewhere else and had it mounted and the others checked. I was told at that time the tires seemded fine no sidwall damage and plenty of tread. Then I have the 2nd seperation. I went back to ted wiens and spoke to the owner carlos. He took the truck to the back looked at the remaing 2 tires said the tread was at 10/32 no side wall damage and called firestone. Firestone told him since the tires had no cracking they would do nothing. He did replace these tires for me. Firestone would not. I feel let down both by firestone and chevrolet. I had no choice as to what kind of tires would be on the truck when I bought it. Neither one is now to eager to help me. I have $5,000.00 in damage to a leased vehicle and no one willing to step up and help.*ak (dot number: v611b1a468 tiresize: lt24575r16)
While driving about 70mph left front tire blewout. Sidewall blewout, and part of tread came off. Had not called goodyear. Tire size p245/75r16. *ak goodyear tire, 38 psi, consumer states the road was dry and there was no debris on the road.
Was slowing down to make a turn and heard a noise. Pulled over and stopped vehicle. Got out /checked tires , and noticed right rear tire sidewall had blownout from inside outward. Tread remained intact on tire. Not original equipment. Firestone, wilderness ht, p23575r15 with 14,000 miles.
Not towing trailer, felt vibration pulled over to check tire could not see defect went 3miles tire shop, tire separation, I had blow out on another suburban 1 week before I knew what was happening before tire blew, tire replace with another firestone at dealer in palmdale calif.*ak (dot number: na tiresize: lt24575r4s)
Catastrophic failure of a firestone steel tex lt245/75r16, the tire tread separated and completely delaminated, causing a blowout, significant damage was done to the right rear of the vehicle, including rupture of some fluid line which could cause a fire.
Two firestone r4s tires have failed on vehicle, the left rear tire developed a blister and the right rear tire experienced a blowout while driving at about 35 MPH, tire size is lt245/75r16 and the dot number is v611b1a, consumer still has tires for observation.
Instruments on the dash board have failed to work properly. Dealership examined vehicle, and could not remedy problem. *ak consumer states the tires put on the vehicle, kelly springfield, p235/70r15, dot number pjm1dekr268, were too small for the suburban.
Was driving 35mph when vehicle started to vibrate. Problem was getting worse. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic tried rebalancing all four tires to remove vibrations. Vibration problem still exists. Original equipment on 1999, chevrolet, suburban with 33,000 miles. Lt245/78r16. *ak the consumer bought 5 new tires and replaced the ones that were unsafe.
While traveling at approximately 70 MPH in chevrolet, suburban 1999 there was vibration in vehicle. Upon examination, right rear of tire had a section of tread peeling off and there was a bubble forming where tread meets sidewall. Firestone, size - lt245/75r16 were original equipment on vehicle, and had approximately 47,000 miles on the tires. *ak consumer states that all tires have been replaced due to other failures, a tire man examined the tires and stated that all of them had broken places in the steel belts.
Original tires on firestone, tpc 2012ms, lt245/75r16 lre, 23553-ur-bm 05326. Passenger's side rear tire tread separated causing damaging to vehicle.*ak
Tire failure resulted from tread separating in its entirety from the tire carcass. This was preceeded by a brief period of heavy vibration, followed by loud banging noises from the flailing tread, and finally, when the tread separated, deflatoin of the tire carcass. There are no punture or damage evident, and the remains have been checked by both a michelin tire dealer and the chevrolet (selling) dealer. There is no history of damage to this or any of the tires on the vehicle. Tire pressure was checked approximately one week prior to this incident. Inflation pressures were used according to the manufacturers range of pressures, and were set at 50psi front and 60psi rear. The speed at which the destructive delamination occurred was approximately 65mph, and weather conditions were approximately 60 degrees f and clear. Travel was on interstate 10. *ak (dot number: v611b1a108 tiresize: 2.45/75/16)
Truck pulls to the left while driving and pulls hard to the left when applying brakes, although some modifications have helped the truck continues to pull left, hard left, especially in a panic braking situation, modifications included rotors machined, repacked wheel bearings, pads deglaze, new front brake pads installed, front rotors switched. Cj
2 firestone steeltex tires p245/75r16 experienced tread separation, consumer stated he could tell by the vehicle's handling that there was a problem with the tires, dot # v611 b1a.
While pulling my travel trailer at aproximately 60mph. The tread separated from the remainder of the tire. The tire had good pressure and actually never blew (it still has good pressure). The road conditions were good and I can name no contributing factors to the failure. The tire was showing no separation of wear problems prior to the trip. We had been traveling about 1 1/2 hours. Thank you. *ak (dot number: v611b1a tiresize: lt24575r16)
I was on vaction with my family driving on mountainous roads in northern arizona at approximately 55 MPH. I began to feel a vibration in the steering wheel and noticed the console shaking. I slowed the suburban down to 15 MPH and I could feel the rear end wobble. I took the vehicle to the nearest tire store and the informed me that the tire had separated and was on the verge of loosing its tread. I very carefullly drove to the nearest firestone dealer and had to pay a prorated price for a new tire since this particular tire had not been offically recalled. I am concerned that there are other firestone models with tire separation issues and I am fortunate that I caught my tire problem before a complete loss of tread occured at 55 MPH with my entire family in the vehicle.*ak (dot number: vn11b1a019 tiresize: lt24575r16)
At highway speed vehicle developed a pronounced vibration rather rapidly which resulted in stopping the vehicle and upon examination of the vehicle, an abnormality was observed in the shape of the tire. Upon closer examination the tire tread was observed to appear to be separating from the tire. Tread was "bubbled" away from the belting. *ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Blowout on first tire occurred at 65 MPH with 4 people in vehicle, sidewall burst. Firestone dealer asserted that some cut must have ocaused failure. Inflation pressures regularly checked. Second tire failure found at normal inspection. Approximately 4" failure in rubber on side wall. *ak (dot number: 2012ms tiresize: 245/75r16)
Ruptured valve stem in passenger side rear firestone steeltex at tire (p245 75 r16).
Original equipment on a 1999, suburban lt245/75r16 size. There are dimples on all four firestone steeltex tires that run from the bead of the rim to where the tread meets the sidewall. Firestone has inspected the tires.*ak dot# vn11.
The vehical was a "buy back" the original complaint listed was vibration in front. Chevrolet claims the issue was fixed or not varified. When I brought the vehical in for service the service representitive noticed uneven wear and recommended an allignment. He noticed severe cupping psngr side front tire. The tires were rotated and an alignment was performed. I have noticed a signifigant pull in the vehical to the left against the slope of the road. I am concerned re: these tires because of the similarity in my experiences and many of the reports I have read on internet. Please keep me posted re: your investigation into these tires. I am seriously contemplating having them replaced even w/o recall and would simply hang onto them in case of recall. Firestone dealer was not supportive or empathetic re: my concerns. I could not find dot code but tire were made in canada the # that was on them was 235 45 vr bm05327-1. *ak (dot number:, tiresize: 245-75-16)
Vehicle became progressively unstable, due to belt failure over half of the tire, tire beginning tread separation, per (firestone steeltex r45 lt245/75/r1ge)
Extreme vibration at hiway speeds. Firestone dealer said nothing was wrong with tire. (tiresize: 245/75/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75/16 )
Tire dealer said tread separated, tires were replaced with same kind. (tiresize: 245-75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245-75r16 )
This was a replacement tire for a replacement tire for firestones!. Had just purchased this tire when I noticed small cracks in the sidewall. Dealer replaced tire without any problems. (tiresize: 245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Traveling at 60 MPH, noticed a squirming, wiggling, and then a "wump,wump,wump". Pulled over and found the right rear tire about half inflated and blistered all around the outside on the sidewall next to the tread. (tiresize: 245/75r-16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r-16 )
The firestone tire (steeltex a/t; 245 75r16) that blew out on my suburban was brand new. It was my spare tire. I drove on it approximately 20 miles when an approximately 6 inch square piece of the sidewall blew out for no apparent reason. In light of all the recent problems with firestone tires and recent news report that this particular tire is under investigation, I felt it was important to report this tire failure. (tiresize: 245 75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245 75r16 )
Outside sidewall blewout with no warning. Sidewall shredded. *ak (dot number: vn11 b3a tiresize: lt24575r16)
I was driving on the highway at about 70 miles per hour. I was about 106 degrees outside. My right front tire blew out. It disintegrated. I crossed two lanes of traffic before the car came to a halt. I have no idea why I'm even alive. I had aaa change the tire. A local tire place replaced the blown tire with an identical one. At the time I asked if my tires were part of the recall. They assured me they were not. Now I hear you are looking into the exact tires I have...the exact one that disintegrated on me on the highway. I thought you should know it happened to me as well. Please let me know if my tires end up on the recall list. I have no confidence in my car now-especially with my three children. Thank you for your time. Milly woodhouse. *ak (dot number: r4s tiresize: 16 inch)
The 10/2/00 wsj article indicated now firestone steeltex tires were under investigation. Our steeltex r4s 16 tires appear to be wearing excessively. Further, the drivers side rear tire appears to be wearing excessively and unevenly. This evening, I have e-mailed firestone seeking a replacement refund offer similar to the atx recall, as soon as possible. I will let you know their response. With this being my wife's car and with three small children, 12, 10 and 6, I am very concerned. What else should I do at this time?*ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
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