The consumer was driving on highway and another individual had signaled to him to pull over. When he pulled over, he noticed that tread on rear tires came off. Vehicle came with firestone atm tires #p235/75r15105s.
1995 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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While driving, rear firestone atx tires that were purchased after market, had a tread separating which caused vehicle to go into a spin, resulting in body damage.*ak the tread separation also caused damage to the vehicle.
When driving at 55 MPH right rear tire blewout. Consumer unsure of tire brand. However, tires were original ones. Also, this was the second occurrence. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
The rear driver's side tire (firestone radial atx) suffered tread separation while operating at highway speed. This resulted in loss of control of the vehicle as it pulled severly to the right. Attempts to regain control of the vehicle ultimately resulted in a roll-over. The vehicle was considered a total loss. *ak( dot number: )
Firestone apx tire blew out due to tread separation, causing loss of vehicle control. Rubber also caused damage to wheel well.
Firestone apx tires on rear driver side blew out due to tread separation, causing a loss o vehicle control. Rubber from tire also caused damage to wheel well.
Firestone radial atx ii tires (p235/75r15) experienced an air leak between the tread and sidewall, the dealer recommended all tires be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 faulty tires.
While driving at 65 MPH driver noticed vehicle was leaning ,noticed tire was flat , it had separated. Pieces of tire were still on rim , causing safety hazard.
Vehicle was being operated on us60 (freeway) in mesa az at approximately 60 MPH in the center lane of a 3 lane roadway. All was normal with no vibrations. There was an instant bang with immediate onset of major vibrations and the vehicle pulled initially to the left and then back to the right. There was traffic to the left front and right rear at the time of the event. When traffic cleared the vehicle was pulled off to the right shoulder. The right rear tire had lost all but a 1 inch strip of the tread surface over the complete circumference of the tire. The tire still had air pressure and due to the shoulder hazard on the freeway, the vehicle was driven to the next exit where the tire was changed in a parking lot. There was obviously a very large piece of tire rubber that was thrown out into traffic and not recovered. It is fortunate that this was rather late hour with little traffic. Had this event occurred during rush hour with solid traffic it would almost certainly have resulted in secondary damage or collateral accidents. Has this type of tire disintegration been a reported hazard for this type of tire in the past ? This mishap was reported to the firestone tire co. And they requested that the tire be returned to bfts, 1515 elm hill pike #405, nashville, tn. 37210-3615; case # 017918. The tire was shipped via ups on 08/04/99, package id: 106576, tracking ref: 1z85e4270310251306.( dot number: vnhl1pm474 tire size: 23575r15xl )
The spare tire is 15 inches, but truck was ordered from ford with the 16 inch tire and wheel package. The dealer and manufacturer is aware of the problem.
Tire label states 26 psi which is incorrect, recommended psi is 35. This error resulted in tires being under inflated, causing tires to cup.
Spare tire too small.
Limited slip rear end clutch does not always engage.
Owner requesting information on tire failures (firestone atx.)
Front end shakes and makes noises, difficult to control, and causes uneven wear to front tires due to misaligned front end.
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