2007 Dodge RAM 3500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 15, 2015 · Body, Tires · 20,945 miles · OK

During travel on interstate 40 at exit 56, drivers side front tire separated causing damage to inner fender, windshield washer electrical components, and fender and nearly causing catastrophic loss of vehicle control and loss of life of an entire family. All tires were at the proper inflation and temperature range at the time of the incident. With only 20,000 miles on the tire, this seems to be manufactured defect from the general tire company. I no longer consider general tires to be a reliable product and will research and seek replacements from other reputable tire companies. I do recommend product recall of the ameritrac lt235/80r17 tire line as well as product safety compliance inspections of the general tire company.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Steering, Tires · 90,000 miles · GA

The right front tire,a general ameritrac 235/80r/17,which is the original spare tire that was put on just a couple of months before,started to shake. I went to local tire store to get a new one installed. They did not have any so I was on my way home. Its about 8 miles each way to this store from my home. On the way home,this tire blew up like it had a bomb in it! The disintegrating tire destroyed my running board,fender flair and dented the trucks fender.I didn't have a spare,so I used the trucks tire tools (another issue)and took one of the rear duals off of the back and put in on the front to get home.after a trip to the tire store,they would replace or adjust this tire,so I had to buy a new one.well just the other day that tire started to shake too.after running 70 MPH on the interstate,and having tire issues with the same general tires,I was quick to get off an exit ramp to see what was making my truck shake.I quickly noticed that the left front tire was coming apart like the other one had done.so I did the same as before,I took a dual wheel off and put in the steer position.this tire was coming apart and I caught it before it blew too. Upon removal I about fell over when I seen a bulge in this tire on the inside where the tread and sidewall meet. This bulge was the size of a large grapefruit!these tires have 16/32 tread when new. The one that was coming apart still has 13/32 tread.barely worn. The dealer has offered to pro rate the tire.thats ok. But what about the damage the other had done to my truck? I guess im out of luck??these general tires obviously have safety issues that need looked into. The tire dealer and general tire (and myself) are lucky there weren't any injuries as when the first tire blew at 50 MPH,I had my hands full keeping my truck under control. Had I had my trailer behind me with a load on it going 70 MPH,there would have been one hell of a wreck.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Tires · 89,936 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500 equipped with general tires, size 238/80r/17. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shook excessively. The contact heard a loud explosion and merged to the shoulder. The contact noticed the front passenger side tire was blown. The tire was replaced with a spare . The vehicle was not diagnosed for the cause of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 89,936 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. The tire was replaced and the manufacturer. There was approximately 10,000 miles worth of tread left on the tire. 13/32s

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Body · 64,500 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact was driving approximately 50-55 MPH when the spare tire separated from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the spare tire cable was broken. The spare tire, winch and the pulley had separated from the vehicle. The contact replaced the cable, the winch, the tire, and pulley. The manufacturer advised was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 64,500 and the current mileage was 65,238. ....updated 12/03/12

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Tires · 21,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The drivers side front tire experienced tread separation three times. The first failure mileage was 8,000. The second failure mileage was 19,669 and the third failure occurred was 8,000. The tire manufacturer was continental general ameritrac, size lt235/80r17 load range e. The tire manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The dodge manufacturer was contacted and deferred him to the tire manufacturer. He also filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2010 · Tires · 8,000 miles · AZ

Tire-tread separation on three different wheels before 18,000 miles had been driven on new dodge dually. These were general tires, load range e . The warranties are not adhered to completely. Continental tire is the apparent owner of general tire and continental is an off-shore company. Miserable people to deal with.

Filed Jun 25, 2009 · Tires · 10,200 miles · AZ · crash

General tire separated on front left tire at highway speeds and caused a crash on I-25 in new mexico.