2000 Dodge Dakota: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Tires · 40,500 miles · CA

While driving at approximately 65 MPH tread completely separated from tire but did not lose air and I was able to control the vehicle. Tire tread caused over $2,000 damage to the bed of the 2000 dodge dakota pu as the tread explosively separated from the truck. The tire was 6 years and 3 months old with less than 20,000 miles on it. We do live in an area that experiences summertime temps in the 90-110 degree range. The temp that day in may was about 90 degrees. I am reporting this because I just had another definity dakota h/t tire develop a bulge and looks like it is about to experience a tread separation also. Tire is on the same vehicle and the same, passenger side rear position as the first tire incident. Both tire were purchased in feb 2007 as a set of four definity dakota h/t. Tires. I checked with pep boys and the local rep said he was not aware of any problems with these tires and state that he had them on his vehicle.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Tires · FL

A loud noise came from the rear of the vehicle, and vehicle shook uncontrollably. Driver pulled over, and noticed that the right rear passenger tire tread separated from the wheel, and the tire damaged the under carriage of the truck. Driver was able to change the tire, and took it to the dealership. Mechanic claimed that a cause could not be determined at this time. Daytona radial 31q05r.15lt .

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 10,000 miles · MI

Tie rods and ball joints failed prematurely, causing the left front tire to blow out at 10,000 miles. Also, the rim was destroyed.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Tires · 11,850 miles · PA

Consumer stated vehicle's driver side tire separated at the bead. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. *ph. The consumer stated all four tires separated at the bead.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Tires · AK

I experienced two tire failures, six months apart, on my original equipment tires. Both instances I was travelling on paved roads about sixty MPH. I had some camping gear in the pickup bed, but by no means an excessive load. In each instance I felt a slight wobble, then experienced a tire failure. The sidewalls were completely shredded on at least one side. In the first instance I went to a les schwab dealer in lakeview, oregon (only dealer nearby). Their person said it looked like a tire failure. I brought it back with me to my hometown of kennewick, wa, and took it to an authorized goodyear outlet to request an adjustment for the fire. They told me it looked like it was a road hazard problem(I must have hit something), and said it wasn't their problem. I left it at that, except to write goodyear at an address in my owners pamphlet outlining my warranty. I described the incident, expressed by disappointment, but neither asked for nor received a reply. The second failure six months later on another of the same tires I thought was a little much, so I purchased a new set of tires. I did not contact goodyear again as I did not expect any response based on not receiving any last time. Luckily, even though both tires failed completely, I was able to stop my vehicle in a controlled manner with no injury or damage. This information is provided to you in case you receive notification of a number of similar failures in like goodyear tires. Thank you.*ak (dot number: m6hfekwr20 tiresize: p215/75r15)

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Tires · CA · crash

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and felt vibration. Rear passenger's tire tread separated from vehicle. He was able to control vehicle. Goodyear tire, p265r/15.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Tires · KY

Manufacturer put goodyear wrangler rt tires, p23575r15, dot pdhlfewr109, on vehicle which is for mud/snow, and for a 4 wheel drive. When vehicle is a 2 wheel drive it caused front tires to cup and flatten out, which can cause a blowout.*ak the 2 bad tires were replaced by tire dealer, consumer fears these replacement tires will do the same as the faulty tires.

Filed Aug 6, 2000 · Tires · TX

Tire exploded on new asphalt in 104 temperature. The side wall blew out. I normally would go on with life but I have two other friends with same tires having the same problem. I have replaced all tires with different brand. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: 255x65x15 )