2002 Ford F-350 SD tires problems

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Tires · 119,500 miles · CA

After experiencing tire failure / tread separation on lr tire, inspection of remaining tires performed for signs of tread separation. Cracks noted in tire on rr which was purchased at the same time as lr between tread and sidewall.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Tires · 119,500 miles · CA

Traveling westbound on interstate 8 just west of ca/az border at 3pm pdt. Weather is sunny with amb temp approx 105 degrees. Without warning an explosion / complete tire failure. 2-3 seconds after explosion tread completely separates from tire. Damage to lr body panel, wheel well and associated parts. Tire replacement along with repair/replacement of damaged body parts done to correct problem.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Tires · NC

This spector tire just blew up. The tire separated at the tread and split open 6-8 inches.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Tires · 105,500 miles · MA

All four tires have a continuous cut all the way around the sidewall. Bf goodrich lt285/75r16.

Filed Jun 6, 2010 · Tires · 104,000 miles · FL

I am writing to report a tire defect and a resultant accident, although there was no bodily injury to myself or two young grandsons I had approximately $2,000 dollars worth of damage to my vehicle. Thankfully I had the presence of mind to safely navigate the vehicle to the side of the interstate.

Filed Aug 9, 2009 · Tires · 9,800 miles · NV

My right front tire ruptured while traveling north, on I-15 about 5 to 10 miles south of payson, utah. The truck was a 2002 ford f350 superduty and these were the original tires. I was going about 65-70 MPH when the tire burst and was lucky to keep control of the vehicle. The tire tore apart and caused about $2800 worth of body damage to the front end. It has now been repaired by greiner ford in casper, wyo. While the truck was a 2002, it had less than 10,000 miles on the truck and the tires. The tread depth was still excellent. The factory equipped tires are the firestone steeltex a/t size lt265, 75r16. If the truck had rolled over this accident could have been fatal.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Tires · 154,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f350 super duty. The vehicle has firestone lt26575r16 tires. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the front driver's side tire exploded and shattered into pieces without warning. The driver was injured and a police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 154,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Tires · 30,000 miles · MD

On june 12, 2008 we were driving up route 301 north just after the rt. 50 split when there was a blow out on the left front tire on our truck. It was frightening and I was barely able to control the truck and get to the break down lane. I observed a portion of the tire flying off to my left. We called the md state highway patrol and an officer responded and examined the wheel and remainder of the tire. This was a classic case of tread separation and there was over $2000 of damage to the left front fender, bumper and running board of the truck. Geico handled the insurance claim and the truck has been repaired. All of the tires on the truck at that time were general grabber tr, lt 235/85r16, dk-6559 32628

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Tires · CA

I first bought pro comp tires a couple of years a go. Within ten thousand miles I had a bulge on one tire and a vibration at 55 MPH and over. I took the truck into 4wheel parts as that is where they were purchased. I had two bad tires according to them and they replaced them which cost me approximately $200. After a trip to arizona and less than 7000 miles I started having a vibration problem again. Took back to 4wheel parts and they said one was coming apart and one was out of balance. It cost me $150 this time. I told them that the cost were inapropriate as pro comp is a company that they own. Told me that I would have to take it up with pro comp. These tires are a danger to the public and most importantly the ones that buy them. My tires are e rated for my truck and have never had a problem with big o tires or bfgs. My tires are always in good shape as I tow a fifth wheel. Look into this matter please. I will be replacing mine as soon as I have the money and just will eat the cost as safety is the most important for me and my family along with the public that I serve. I do not have the tires as 4wheel parts has kept them.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Tires · TX

In november 2007 my right front tire exploded without warning. Two years ago the left front tire exploded. Thank fully there was no traffic on the highway either time, which prevented an accident and damage to others. My truck damage totaled about $ 3500 to $ 4000 for each event. The fender and running board and other items on the truck were damaged by the exploding tire / tread that came apart. The tires were oem, general grabber tr, 235 85r16 load range e. The vehicle is a 2002 f 350 dually. Both happened on the highway at 70 MPH. I sent the last failed tire to general and they claim that the tire was damaged due to an impact, not a manufacturing defect. I disagree, the tire just unzipped itself. The truck has only been driven on highways and local streets. I have not hit any potholes. Though we all go over speed bumps, a load range e tire should be able to go over a speed bump at slow speed. Tires were properly inflated to 60 psig. Tread life on the tires is excellent. For two failures for me, a similar failure for a co-worker and several complaints on diesel truck message boards, there appears to be a trend of exploding 10 ply general tires. I think this should be investigated. The company no longer manufacturers this specific tire.