Nissan D21 tire blowout problems

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Tires · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan d21 equipped with 4 toyo eclipse tires, size: 195/75/r14. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the steering wheel and the vehicle began to wobble. The vehicle was merged off the roadway and the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was deformed. The tire was replaced with a spare. One week later, the contact heard a loud explosion and saw that the deformed tire blew from the spare tire cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the driver's side rear tire one year later. The tire manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage of the vehicle was 90,000 and the approximate tire failure was 5,000. Updated 10/23/13*lj the consumer stated after experiencing two toyo tire failures, he went to the local toyo store. Where he informed them he had two defective tires and wanted them replaced. They inspected the tires, but they refused to replace them simply for defective or unsafe. They insisted his only option was to buy new tires. The consumer left the establishment. On sept 18, 2013 a third tire deformed while driving and the tire needed to be removed immediately. Updated 10/24/13

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Tires · GA

This is to report the second high speed blow out on a set of michelin tires that was caused by a defective valve stem. The tire was returned to sam's club, under their road hazard warranty, where they determined that the valve stem was the cause of the problem. This is the second occurrence in less that six months on the same set of tires. I was told that the valve stems are supposed to be replaced with each new tire. They did not replace the remaining two stems nor did they alert anyone to the possibility of a problem. In both incidents, I was able to avoid a crash but someone else might not be so lucky.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Tires · 11,000 miles · TX

I purchased viper p22570s14 in late 99. Between dec 02 and jun 03 I have had 3 separations/blowouts & 1 large bulge with steel showing. The 3 blowouts occurred at highway speeds, but luckily no accidents or injuries, just high heartbeats. I still have 2 of the tires in my possession. What options if any do I have in this situation? Thanks for any info. Jsc.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Tires · CA

I had purchased a set of seventeen inch centerline rims, and have had nothing but problems. The manufacturing process didnt identify the centerpiece which protrudes and applies pressure to the valve stem causing it to eventually shear off and rapidly flatten my tire. Since Im running low profile tires with the rims it is hard to identify flat tires until hitting something that feels solid. Ive had two shear off so far and have spent hundreds in tires and wheel repairs or replacement but still more is needed to remove numerous dents that even when repaired wont look like they did before. Ive contacted centerline on several occasions and have been told I must pay to have them shipped to los angeles where they will alter the rims. I paid for these rims with this flaw and centerline expected me to pay for them to be fixed. Centerline manufactured this problem and should be the ones paying to ship or replace the rims. Being a full time student currently money is understandably tight, and my believe this that if the rims cant be safely manufactured they shouldnt be manufactured at all. My occasional two year old passengers safety is of up most importance, and having a blow out can obviously have very dangerous results. Centerline apparently cares more about the money then the safety of their customers and for that reason Im warning possible customers of the dangers some centerline rims can result in, and their lack of doing what is morally and ethically right because of losing a buck or two.

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Tires · TN

I'm transit mechanic 30 years, proir coast gaurd dot, keep tires inflated 35lbs at all times, check often, rotate 5-7 thousand miles,largest load ever carried less than 300 lbs-mulch for yard, vehicle unloaded at time of tire separation. It would appear that the other three tires are on the verge of seperation. I have parked vehicle until I hear from the federal safety agency.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Tires · LA

Firestone, fr480, p215/70r14, dot unknown, replacement equipment, mileage unknown on a 1996, nissan king cab with 55000 miles. While driving 70 MPH passenger's rear tire had tread separation. No accident.*ak dot number w2hyfrn226.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Tires · OK

Complete tire size 31x10.50r15lt. Front tire tread separated while on the interstate pulling a trailor. Nearly flipped the vehicle over trying to stop.*ak (dot number: vd60at4435 tiresize: 31x10.50r1)

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Tires · TX

I was traveling along interstate 10, at approximately 60 MPH. The visibility was clear; the roadway was clear of any obstructions. The tread on the right rear tire completely separated from the tire. I did not hit anything to cause this tread separation. The tire had just been inspected/rotated by a firestone dealer within the previous month. When the tread separated from the tire, the loose tread hit the rear quarter panel on my truck causing $2,000 worth of damages.*ak (dot number: h4p9djd486 tiresize: p195/75r14)

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Tires · CA · crash · 6 injuries

Back tire blew and the truck went out of control then the front driver side blew and the truck roll trowing several of the passenager out on the freeway.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Tires · TX

Consumer states tires were loosing air and was having to add air to tires at least twice a week, consumer took vehicle in to mechanic to have tires replaced and inquired to mechanic if there were any signs of tread separation, it was confirmed that one of the firestone (fr486) tires were separating.