Tread began to separate - caught before tire failed.
1997 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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Cooper tire failed. Tire size lt265/75r16 and dot # upw8b6u456.
Firestone wilderness ht tire , size# p235/70r16, dot w208, equiped on a 1997 ford f150. Right front tire experienced tread separation where sidewall meets tread, the tires were replaced at 31985 miles. *nlm
Tire developed a 3in.x2in.x1/2in. Bulge. Tire was swapped with spare. Since then the tread has had complete failure with a separation of approx. 3 feet around the circumference of the tire. All of this occured while being in the spare tire position.*ak (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16)
While the vehicle was in for a check up dealer informed consumer that tread was separating from tire on a 1997, ford, f150, original equipment, tire size p235/70r16; dot# w2081pt236. Firestone notified. *ak
Tread belt separation from tire casing started. Mechanic detected it before complete failure.*ak (dot number: w2081pt236 tiresize: p23570r16)
I know that these are not the tires that are being recalled but they seem to have the same problem as the recalled tires. Tread is becoming separated from the tire. The first tire showed this problem last oct. The second one occurred recently and the other tires look as if they will develop tread separation soon. These tire are suppose to have a tread life of 60000 miles.*ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
Consumer stated tires failed prematurely by splitting where the tread meets the sidewalls and the steel belts were showing. Consumer replaced the tires and requested reimbursement from firestone, however the claim was denied because the tires were purchased prior to august 1, 2000 consumer is requesting an appeal.(firestone at 235/70/16).
While driving 50 MPH the tread separated from the wheel, knocking out insulation and computer, second time caused damage to the paint job, third time notice vibration and then discovered tread separating from the tire.
While right rear tire was being repaired, mechanic noticed that inside liner was separating. Mechanic claimed this was caused by tire being too close to exhaust, heat was destroying tire.*ak
Right-rear general tire, size: 235/70r16, dot: unknown has a blister developing in sidewall, and tread is beginning to crack and separate, there are less than 1,000 miles on the tires, and they are not original equipment on 1997, ford, truck f150. *note: consumer filed previous complaint on a different tire (odi reference # 899641).
Tread separated, very serious permanent injuires, permanently disabled, tire was mounted 1 day earlier by professional installed. *ak (dot number: vn11b1a447 tiresize: 245/75r16)
Complete tread seperation of the right rear tire, due to the location of the exhaust pipe
Front passenger tire tread separated and a 3 inch cut and bubble were found on inside of tire. Vehicle was going 55mph when tread separated from tire with no warning. Tires were original on a ford, f150, 1997. Second set same problem. No other tires can be replaced because weight of truck may cause it to flip over. Tire size p235/70r16, miles 30,000.
Firestone, wilderness ht, dot w208 1pt 166, p23570r16 1045 original tires on ford, f150, 1997. Driver's side rear tire has a bulge and surrounding that bulge, tread appears to be separating from tire. *ak
Tire lost tread, but did not blowout. Tire tread damaged pick-up. Almost rolled over. *ak (dot number: w2081pt017 tiresize: p235/70r16)
Tire separated causing loss of control of vehicle and $2000.00 damage.
Spare tire lift and holder
Consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise/ vibration. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and left front tire tread separated from vehicle. General, ameri550, 85 23570r16.*akthe first occurance was july 2001, right rear tire blewout while driving causing the vehicle to fishtail and enter another lane of traffic (dota308443316 general ameri 550 as). Nlm
The consumer experienced tire tread separation twice while driving and the later one caused damage to the vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht p235 170r161045)
Tread separated from tires.
Tread separation at high rate of speed causing loss of control and damage to wheel well. *ak (dot number: w2081pt036 tiresize: p235/70r16)
Driving normally in heavy traffic, the tread on my tire just popped off and caused me to veer all over roadway and into ditch. There was extensive damage to my vehicle from tread hitting undercarriage and body. Police had to assist. My tires were properly inflated and I was driving under the speed limit due to heavy traffic on interstate. The temperature was about 99 f degrees. My insurance refuses to pay for a new set of tires and I don't think I should have to pay the large deductible to get repairs made on vehicle. These are obviously defective tires and I'm terrified that they will explode again. The defective tire is still inflated just no tread is left on tire. I have kept tire for evidence and taken about 30 pictures of all the damage. I do not know who to turn to for help in this matter. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
These firestone wilderness ht tires are unsafe and need to be recalled with all of the other firestone wilderness tires. I have suffered the same tire tread separation as the at tires and ford and firestone refuse to help. *ak (tiresize: 16 inch)
Rear passenger side orginial equipment, general, amer-550 tire size p235/70r16 with thirty thousand miles on them. Tread began to bulge, then separated. Dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer purchased 4 more tires, but feels they should not have failed with only 33000 miles on them, dot number a308443057.
General tire size, 235 60 r/16 tread came completely off. Consumer said thathe was luckly that he did not have an accidently. But, tread did damage the quarter panel on truck.
Tail pipe will heat up to point where rear right tire shredded. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak while driving, firestone wilderness ht ii tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and crash, dot number w2031pt166, tire size p235/70r16, consumer was injured in accident.
Was driving 60mph and pulling an open dual axle trailer, left rear tire lost its tread. Was making a thumping noise before it came off. Had heard a noise, and noticed black smoke coming from rear. Tire maintained air pressure, even though it was gone. Later, was traveling and right rear tire lost part of tread. 1997, ford, f150, p235/70r16. Was original equipment on truck.*ak firestone wilderness ht ii tires, dot number w208 1pt.
My tires have been wearing down for some time. I do not do very much highway driving, that might be why I didn't have a real problem with the tire. I only have 24000 miles on my truck. I was starting to think about getting new tires, they were worn down alot. Two weeks ago or so I was driving down the street and felt a bumppy ride. When I got home I check the tires and found that on the front left tire I had a torn part of the tread. I could see the steel belt and the rubber had separated. I went and got a new set of tires the following day. Then a week or more later I saw an article in the paper from your agency about the tires I had on my truck. I wish I would have had the article before the tire went bad, then I could have it documented, but I didn't. Good thing I wasn't going down the highway at 70 miles per hour when this happened. It did happen and I hope that you can get out more information about this tire. Thank you. *ak (tiresize: p235/70r16)
While driving on two occasions the tread separated from the tire resulting in the handling of the vehicle becoming difficult (firestone wilderness ht p235-70r16 1045). Nlm
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