1996 Ford Ranger tires problems

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Tires · 180,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger equipped with michelin goodrich radial tires, size p225/70/r14. The contact stated that after rotating the tires, a crack was discovered on the side wall of the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to see the crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 15,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Tires · AR

Driving on interstate and tire fell apart. *jb when the tread separated the tire itself remained inflated.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Tires · 172,407 miles · GA

While driving 60 MPH left rear tire experienced a tread separation. After market equipment installed at 144,109, tire size p225/70r14, dot # pjfcdxkr4102. The tire dealer was notified.*ak the dealer offered a 15 dollar credit to a new tire. The consumer stated that he feels the remaining three tires are unsafe.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Tires · 178,800 miles · TX

Summit tire, p225/70r14. Do tpjfc1elr1203. Consumer drove about 60 MPH and experienced sidewall tire separation.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Tires · MN

Consumer stated all four firestone fr480 tires, size 22570r14, dot # unknown, are cracked, and tread separated from the tires. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Tires · 40,000 miles · TX

Firestone fr480 p225/70r14 40000 miles. Left rear tire experienced tread separation and catastrophic failure.

Filed Jul 4, 2002 · Tires · CA

My passenger side tire blewout last night on my way home from work on the i10. What I found strange is that the tire came apart in the middle of the sidewall and is cut in a perfect circle. The rubber left on the rim on the side that came apart looks to be about 2 inches out from the rim all the way round. With the current tire recall I thought that I should report this sence I see web sites with others complaining about this modle of firestone tire that is not part of the recall. Another thing I found interesting is that I can't find what I would call a standard size anywhere on my tire instead it reads "27x8.50r14lt" shouldn't it start with a 2?? Number. Thanks brass.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Tires · TX

Tread of front left tire peeled off at 65 MPH, forcing vehicle off the road. There was no puncture to the tire and the tire was still fully inflated after taking the tire off. I took the tire to the nearest firestone store but they only offered a limited replacement deal. I have saved the tires and would like to have them inspected by someone from your agency.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Tires · FL

Tire completely shredded and exploded while driving at normal speed on highway. *ak (tiresize: p22570r14)

Filed Jul 17, 2001 · Tires · FL · crash · 1 injury

The tread on the tires peeled off while my wife was driving on the interstate at 75mph. The back of the truck started to swing out of control and it went into a spin. It through her and the truck into two pine trees 15 feet off I-75. The truck was totalled and she was taken to the hospital with head contusions and pain. It was the worse experience of our life. We took pictures and we have saved the damaged tire and part of the missing tread. (the dealer sold the truck with 3 different name brand tires. ) although, we are extremely upset about the crash, we are thankful the accident was not fatal.*ak (dot number: mac322 tiresize: p225/70r14)