1998 Jeep Cherokee: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Feb 23, 2024 · Tires · 200,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Radial A/S, Tire Size: 275/75/R15, DOT Number: 1PJHLFNWR. The contact stated that he had purchased two tires from Walmart that were installed in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle started wobbling. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly as he continued driving, causing him to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to Walmart, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the rear tires were out of round and the tread had separated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he needed to drive to the nearest Goodyear dealer for the tire replacements; however, the nearest Goodyear was 100 miles away. The tires were not replaced. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The tire failure mileage was approximately 200. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 29, 2009 · Tires · 121,592 miles · CT

Driving a vehicle with 4 matching tires bought in 10/07, only 6,000 miles on them. Driver was on the highway, heard a loud noise, thought his transmission fell out or something as drastic and as loud. Pulled off the exit, which was right there thank god, looked at car, tire had a 4-6" gaping ragged hole in sidewall. Rear tire, drivers side. He could have been injured fatally. Tire was obviously defective jeep was towed to place of original purchase. Walmart in waterford ct. They tested the thread on the other 3 tires and told my son they'd replace the blown tire as the thread on the others was fine. I told m son we will not accept that as: 1. They'd all come from the same defective batch, and 2, did not want mismatching tread on tires. Mind you, they felt the size of the tire was good for car at purchase, and then also today, the day one tire blew a gaping hole in sidewall. Son insisted, I also told him to speak to asst. Manager pat, who told me she'd look into recalls from that batch. They then agreed they'd replace all four. But, they said,(these were the same tech's who sold the tires and installed them on the jeep,) that the tires were too wide and rubbing on the bumper, that's why it blew. Rear tires don't turn so can't rub. As I said before they wanted to put 3 matching (now incorrect size) just minutes earlier. So. I came, took pictures of the tire. 2 cameras to be safe. If you want them to save the tire. It was 3:30 pm when we left there so they may still have it. The dot # on the new tires is hhc62u. May be same as old ones.?????? When we bought and had the tires installed at walmart they certainly didn't object to going from a 225 to a 235 as they said the wheel could handle that size. Now they're placing the blame on me for buying that size. They said it was fine. I'd like to add I'm afraid of these tires completely. If I had a choice I'd have chosen a different brand to be safe. They should pay for an alignment also. Thanks.

Filed Oct 14, 2001 · Tires · IL

This was a replacement for the recall tires. I have made two attempts with firestone corporate headquarters to resolve this problem. I have a letter discribing the problm of tread seperation and only asking for $330 need to replace tires. This was a tread speration at 65mph. Not a blow out. Can provide letter with facts of case with pictures upon request. Please help me resolve this matter. Thanks.*ak (dot number: vnhl-4100 tiresize: p235/75r15)

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Brakes · TN

Brakes have made a squealing noise every since the jeep was purchased. The dealership said it was dust on the brakes, so they cleaned them. This has not corrected the problem. It has been reported to the dealership severl times. We recently had to have our tires replaced due to a "blowout" the tire dealer stated the brakes were in bad shape and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Tires · FL · 1 injury

Consumer was traveling about 70mph, and left rear tire blew out. Later that day right front tire blew out. Tread came off completely six hours after purchasing the tires. *ak

Filed Feb 13, 2000 · Tires · OH

Bottom platform to small on jack,falls over when in use,tire blowout, sidewall has major cuts back side of tirer cords showing. *ak( dot number: mkuud6wr24 tire size: p22570r15 )