2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire). After publicity about the federal safety agency probe of these tires, I called goodyear and visited a local dealer. Goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day). After separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, I am afraid of these tires. *ak (tiresize: lt245/75)( dot number: tire size: lt245/75 )
1996 Dodge Ram tires complaints
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Bf goodrich radial tire (p245 75 r16) experienced sidewall separation which cause the consumer to lose control, the vehicle rolled several times, one person was injured due to the incident. (ohio traffic crash report)
I carry a heavy camper, although in spec for the tires, about 25% of the time. Two tires failed by tread separation at about 13000 miles, no more than 5000 miles loaded. I paid for replacements. There was lots of tread left. Two more had failed by about 25000 miles, with about 5000 miles of loaded operation. These miles were at greatly reduced speed because of fear of failure. Again I replaced the tires, they were not given to me. Goodyear says the truck is at fault, dodge says the tires are bad. No one laughed out loud. In all cases the tires had lots of tread left and the failure was delamination around the tread area. The tires did not lose air and therefore no accident vehicle damage resulted. I went thru the customer arbitration board at dodge, claiming they selected inappropriate tires, to no avail. A concensus of tire people was that the engine had too much torque for the tires even though no overloaded. I became concerned that, since no assurances were given that the problem would not recur, the next failure might produce a accident. I threw away 4 virtually new tires and replaced them with cooper tires at my own expense. Good tire wear and no problems have been encountered with the cooper tires in almost 20000 miles. I would be happy to provide more information if requested. (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt24575r16 )
Radial tread separated from tire. This part of the tire damaged the left rear quarter panel and wheel well. Wrapped around rear axil. Goodyear claimed it was due to underinflated tires. Tires were checked before the trip and were at proper psi. *ak (tiresize: 16 inches)( dot number: tire size: 16 inches )
Tire had wires from side cord working it's way out and sticking out of tire. A small hole was repaired and caused the cord to seperate and the tire to bulge at the place of repair. (tiresize: p245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )
Lt245/75r16 e, dot md11 btov 116 333l, tread separation, tire stayed inflated to 80lbs, tread flew off exposing steel belt, damaging left rear fender well and side panel, had to replace pickup box side panel. Goodyear dealer found 2nd tire with bubble in tread area. They refused to prorate but did give me $10.00 discount on each of two replacement tires. They tried to keep defective tire but after a big argument let me keep tire so my insurance adjuster could take pictures of it. I still have tire. If you have any questions contact me at [email protected] . Thanks. *ak (dot number: md11 btov tiresize: t245/75r16)
Model lt245/75r16, dot#mk11rt0c375, original equipment on 1996 dodge, ram z10, with 40,000 miles. While driving at approximately 65 MPH left rear tire tread peeled off, but the tire is still inflated, causing approximately $1700 worth of damage to the rearend panel.*ak there were three incidents of tire tread separation while traveling. One of them came of the vehicle and struck another vehicle causing no damage. The tire incident caused a significant damage to this vehicle and the customer wants reimbursment for repair cost.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and lost control. Vehicle veered into another vehicle due to rear tire tread having separated. Firestone,#steeltex, #lt235/85r16. There was an injury. Attorney representing injured party is brian allen (480) 461-5335, please contract attorney for information. *ak
Driving at 15 MPH or more front end will shake uncontrollably causing a loss of vehicle control. Consumer replaced tires, but defect still occurs.
Tire exploded and tread came completely off. Truck was not loaded.( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. Front end started to shake. Then, there was a second accident when right rear tire blewout while traveling about 35mph, at third accident he was traveling 75mph on the highway, and tread peeled 360 degrees, but tire was still inflated. Tread was hitting against vehicle. There were no injuries. These were bridgestone dueler apt, #lt245/75r/16 #dot 7ba3pua178.
I am the owner of a 96 dodge ram 1500 ext. Cab truck. I purchased the truck with 33000 mile from vancouver dodge in vancouver, washington on jan 17, 1998. At the time of purchase the vehicle was equipped with firestone firehawk atx tires size 30 x 9.50 r15.( dot number: tire size: 30x9.50r15 )
Transmission slips and fails on ingrades.... Excessive tire wear on the front tires and excessive fuel consumption.. And rough vibration in the front end even after a tire change and balance, and front end alignment... Gas milage is 230 miles to a 26 gallon tank of gas( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
Loud clunking noise and sensation in steering linkage while braking and turning corners. Dealer had same problem with another ram pickup. Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints. Fixed problem. However, after additional 10,000 miles problem is re-occurring. Also, three of original five tires had defects including significant bulging and ply separation. Resulted in poor traction, excelerated wear, and bouncing. Owner replaced two tires. When third tire failed, owner replaced all the tires. Dealer stated they receive many tire complaints from new vehicle owners with goodyear tires.( dot number: tire size: p245 75r16 )
Goodyear tire tread separated on two tires resulting in damage to vehicle.
Drifts very hard to right causing tires to lose their tread very fast.
While returning from taking children to school, left rear tire came off, causing driver to lose control.
Engine failed.
Catalytic converter failed.
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