Firestone wilderness ht tire experienced blowout, consumer requests tires be replaced with quality tires.
1998 Ford Ranger tires complaints
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Sidewall right where the tread is connected to the tire blew out in three different places within 18 inches of each other on the outside wall of the tire, some of the tread was included in the blowout. *ak (tiresize: p22570r14)( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Wearing uneven, my tires have checked by firestone rep. Allied tire center, 1529 macarthur drive , alexandria, la. 71301, alignment and rotated as per manual , air pressure checked, but the tires which are 60,000 mile tires is not holding up , wire can be seen in this tires, whats needed is replacement of these tires because its very unsafe to transport my family with these tires in this condition, which is real unsafe. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
The front right tire blew out at 60 MPH earlier this year. My local firestone dealer replaced the tire under the road hazard warranty but would not pay for the damage to the ford ranger. Usaa has the damage report and firestone has the tire failure report. The only thing I have are the pictures of the failed wilderness at 16 inch tire. I'm concerned about the remaining tires. (dot number: ? Tiresize: p235/70r16)
All four tires had cracks in the tire thread. One tire had 14" split, second tire had 4" split, third tire had numerous 1" splits and the fourth tire many 1/2" splits. Local firestone dealer stated road hazard caused splits. Olsen tires (purchased road hazard protection) stated tires were defective, splits in threads were not caused by road hazard and tires were worn out. Replaced firestone tires with four new cooper tires purchased from action gator tire dealer. I have the four old firestone tires in my possession for observation by the federal safety agency or firestone. (dot number: vn08 tiresize: p235-70r16)
I replaced all my firestone tires with a les schwab brand the day after the failure because the wilderness ats I had weren't covered by the recall. I sent a letter to the firestone corporate and consumer affairs offices about a week after the failure occurred describing what had happened. Keith rahonan of firestone called me shortly thereafter, confirming that they had recieved my letter. He told me they had a file on record with my information and told me to hold on to all of the paperwork and the tire that had failed. I offered to send him pictures (they weren't developed at the time I sent the letter) of the failed tire, but he refused them saying that they wouldn't show him anything except that I had a flat tire. The pictures clearly show a separation between the top of the tire and the sidewall, as well as a bubbling up of the material around the entire inside of the tire wall. I had taken all safely precautions, including proper tire inflation, which I measured according to the recommended inflation rate on the tire itself. I feel that I have been given the runaround by firestone, and I feel they aren't taking this complaint seriously. What concerns me most is that they are using other wilderness tires to replace the ones being recalled--tires I feel should be included in the recall because they aren't safe. Because firestone hasn't demonstrated to me that they care and are taking this seriously, I've filed this complaint with the federal safety agency now hoping it will be taken seriously. I will gladly send a copy of the letter I sent to firestone (it gives a more complete description of the tire failure than I've provided here) as well as the pictures I have of the tire that failed. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do and if you would like the pictures and the letter. Than you for your concern and efforts in protecting the safety of american consumers. (dot number: w2hlipy138 tiresize: p235/75r15)
While traveling and after parking noticed tire tread was separated. Tires were not part of recall.
Spare tire given by ford is p235 75 r15, this is the only size that will fit into the spare tire well, consumer currently has firestone wilderness p265 75 r15 and would not be able to put a spare on if needed due to the differences in size.
Tread separation at highway speed - normal inflation of 80 psi. *ak (dot number: vd1l 1x0 tiresize: 225/75r16)
Dealer told me these tires was not part of recall, but the sidewalls appear to have a problem. From several feet away I see wavey places in the walls. There are no scuff marks on the walls. It seems the walls are very thin . Im fearful driving at highway speeds.*ak (tiresize: 225/70/14)( dot number: tire size: 225/70/14 )
Crack lines around circumference of tire where tread meets sidewall. *ak( dot number: vnhl1py028 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Part of the tread separated from the casing. The firestone dealer said at the time it was a " road hazard, that you must have ran over something." and charged me for a new tire to replace it. I know I didn't run over anything, but at the time what was I going to do? Now that I'm hearing about the recall, I thought I should let someone know it's not just the 15" tires. *ak( dot number: ? Tire size: p2357016 )
On feb 12 2000, something happened to the front (driver side) tire - it buckled off the rim. The accident happened on a curve at the top of a hill. Because of the curve the travel speed was around 20 to 25 miles an hour. The tire came off the rim, my son could not control the truck, the truck hit an embankment, and the truck rolled over. We contacted our insurance company (nationwide), they took the truck to a recovery /loss center. We asked if some one would investigate why the tire would have come off the rim and they said tires blow out all the time. We were happy no one was hurt and accepted the answer. But every day I hear more about the recall on the firestone tires and I am concerned there are other problems, besides the tread separation. I do not believe the tire had tread separation. But I also believe we were very lucky the accident happened at a slow speed. Some one could have been seriously injured or killed if the tire would have blown out on the highway going 65.( dot number: tire size: p21575rx15 )
Firestone wilderness at tires failed causing a thumping noise and the steering wheel to pull to the left and right while driving. Nlm
All four tires are wearing out excessively around the edges. Middle of tires are doing fine. Vehicle was checked due to the right tire failing to maintain air. No leaks were found. Ford dealer will not exchange the tires. Indicated not on recall. Firestone retailer indicated the same. Tires has 50,000 miles on a 1998 ford ranger. P235/75r15. *ak the tires were not on recall, according to the dealer. But these tires were cracking around the tread just like those on recall.
Pe00-020; tire size p235/75r15, dot w2hl, original equipment on ford, ranger, 1998 with 31,000 miles. Right rear tire has cracks right below tread, and that runs all around tire on both inside and outside of tires.*ak tire was not on recall and the cusomer replaced all 4 of them.
Pe00-020; original equipment on ford, ranger ,1998 with 30,000 miles, tire size p235/75r15, dot vnhl307. All 4 tires have developed continuous cracks all around the tires on the inside and outside of tires. It looked like it could be peeling off.
One tire has split in tread 60% of circumference. Others have smaller cracks/splits.( dot number: vn08 tire size: p23570r16 )
Driving along, luckilly not very fast. Tire shredded. I do not beleive I hit anything. The other three tires sidewalls right around the lettering are also starting to look funny. The black around the letters is coming off.( dot number: d2uu tire size: p225-70-r1 )
Appears to be a structural failure of tire between sidewall and tread, partial tread delamination, sidewall torn in several locations. There was no prior damage to the tire, and nothing was hit prior to blowout. Alloy wheel damaged, likely will need to be replaced.( dot number: vnfc 1p4 tire size: p225/70r14 )
Pe00020; tire tread separation: all four tires were showing signs of tread separation. All 4 tires have cracked around the tread. Tire size p235/75r15, dot # vnhl. Original tire equipment on a 1998, ford, ranger. Tire mileage 43,000.
Continuous cracks on both sides of the tires, about 1" from outside edge, this has happened on all four tires .( dot number: vnhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Firestone wilderness at tires were out-of-round and could not be balanced.
Pe00020. Original tires on a 1998, ford, ranger, 23570r15. Left rear and left front tires have flat sides, consumer was driving at 70 MPH and had a blowout on the left rear tire. First consumer heard a noise, then tire blew out, and consumer could see part of the tire go right passed him. *ak there was thumping noise. After inspecting the tires, it was found that the left front and left rear tires had a flat side.
Three of the firestone wilderness tires on the vehicle experienced failure, separation and air loss.
Original equipment on 1998, ford, ranger with 23,000 miles, tire size p235/70r16, dot vn0811u. All 4 tires had worn out from inside and going towards the outside causing front end to come out of alignment. Tires should have lasted 50,000 miles.
All tires have hairline crack along top edge of tire. I was told by both a ford dealer and firestone dealer that was an early indication of early tire seperation. These are not the recalled tires I can not recieve replacements. Firestone offered to pro-rate the tread life and use their normal warranty to give a discount on new tires, which they do not have. I do not know how long the cracks have been there, as I just looked because of the recall in the news. I will have to replace them at my own cost with another brand, if I can find them. I suggest that ford, firestone and the federal safety agency look at all of the wilderness tires and not just the ones made in illinois. *ak( dot number: vnhl tire size: 235/70r15 )
Insd was traveling on I-95, clmt was on the left side of the insured, clmt got too close to the insd, insd attempted to move over to another lane. The insd's drvier side front tire blew out causing the insd to hit the wall. The roads were wet due to the rain. This vehicle had firestone tires..model 225/70r14 althought these are not the tires in question, have any blow outs been reported. (claim# 59-v210-100)
Peoo o20; consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and felt the tire going flat. He pulled over, and left front tire tread separated. Firestone, wilderness#at, p23575r15 #dot w2hl. Consumer contacted firestone.
Firestone wrangler p265 75 r15 tires experienced early tread wear so consumer had vehicle balanced and aligned many times and problem never corrected, dealer said the problem was the pressure of the tires were too high for large tires on a small truck, another dealer thought the problem to be the rims being to small for such big tires, another dealer replaced tires with radial atx tires that didn't do any better.
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