2000 Pontiac Grand Am: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Suspension · 128,119 miles · MN

Right front spring broke causing spring to come off strut seat and drop down and go into tire which caused tire to blow out and almost to lose control of car. Part # of spring is 22132945.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Tires · 13,000 miles · SD

Kumo tires, 225/50r16 , dot#y0f8ya3f4903. The consumer was driving at approximately 50 MPH when the right front tire blew out. The tire had only 13,000 miles on it when the tire sidewall blew out. The consumer took the vehicle back to the tire distributor where it was noticed that the other 3 tires had excessive wear. Also, the consumer had to replace all four tires which had only 15,334 miles. All of the tires had 3 rotations, yet the tires just wore out prematurely. The cause of the premature wear was undetermined. *ak *sc

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Body, Tires · 84,800 miles · LA

I have after market rims with sumitomo htr+ 225/40zr18 tires. On my way traveling to california from louisiana my rear tire blew out causing my rim to crack and it also scrached up the lower right half of my car, it cost me $600.00 to replace the rim and tire and now I have a bubble forming in my front driver side tire I think that the company who makes this tire should refund me the money I spent to replace the rim and tire, fix the damage to my car, and also give me a replacement for the one with the bubble. Something needs to be done because im not the only one this has happened to my frind has the same exact tires and his did the same thing only he was at a stop light when it happened.these tires are not cheap and I still have to repaire the body damage. Thank you from a concered soldier of the army.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Tires · MO

All 4 tires tread separating from tire wall. Purchased 10/01 25,000 miles on tires. Tires rotated every 5000 miles. Bf goodrich refused to replace defective tires without prorating the tread wear. Tire dealer confirmed that the tires are defective but hands are tied by manufacturer. Dt

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Body, Suspension · MO

The tires are very weak and are not very "durable." from the experience I've had, I don't feel safe with the tires and wheels on my car. Every time I'm driving somewhere and encounter everyday road conditions, I'm scared to find a flat, popped tire; or blowout. I've had the exterior black lining fixed 2 times and I'm not happy it is happening again! The rear windshield weather strip is separating. The lower body mold is comiing off the body around the entire vehicle. A suspension cover part doesn't fit, has been to dave cross service dept. Where car spent 4 days and said to be repaired, I got my car back and it was worse than when it went there. Whoever has replaced the front bumper is a complete moron! It isn't lined up with the proper things! The driver side is lower than the passenger side. The car sounds like it is going to fall apart on a perfect road! A lot of money has been put into this vehicle and it's very upsetting when it is taken to get fixed, pay for that, get it back, it's still not right, take it back again, pay, recieve rude customer service, then it's a half-a** job! There's so many things to comment about, but those are the top subjects with my car. Hopefully, I will be taken seriously for once. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated. Dt

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Tires · PA

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the tire. Also stated that has called the dealer and dealer stated that there is a problem with the tire separating the rim wich a causes a robbing sound wich it will make it a difective tire. Goodyear eagle. Wich is original equipment. Mr

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Tires · OH · 1 injury

While driving, the left front tire blewout, causing the vehicle to pull to the left and to slow down, a vehicle from behind rearended the consumer, one person was injured in accident, no specific tire information was given, (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Tires · MD

Tire is rubbing against front passenger's rim which results in a loud noise, and may cause a tire blowout. Dealer placed talc powder in tire so it won't make noise, but problem still existed, and tire was still rubbing against rim. Please provide further information.