2017 Ram 3500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Tires · 14,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire size: 235/80/R17, Tire Line: Roadian ATX, DOT Numbers: 8EX6CMDL4517, 8EX6CMLL1616, 8EX6CMDR1017, 8EX6CMDL1017 and 8EX6CMCL1017. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, two of the tires exploded into pieces on different occasions. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, where the tires were replaced. The contact stated that a third tire exploded while driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, where it was recommended to replace all four tires because the tire brand and line was defective. The contact was informed that the tires were separating from inside out. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred while hauling a camper. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to install a gauge on each tire. The contact followed the manufacturer's instructions; however, the failure persisted. The contact filed a refund claim with the manufacturer and was informed that the claim was approved. The manufacturer advised the contact to destroy the tires and to send a picture of the destroyed tires. The contact followed the manufacturer's instructions but was later informed that the pictures were not received. The contact had not received a refund from the manufacturer. The tires were replaced with a different brand tire. The tires were original tires. The tire failure mileage was approximately 14,000. The vehicle mileage was approximately 14,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Tires · SC

Tire Size: LT235/80R17. Tire installed [XXX]. Tire Dated Stamp: 4619. Mileage on tire: Approx 23K. Vehicle: 2017 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually w/6.7L Diesel. Road Surface: Smooth. Hazards: none. Weather Condition: Excellent. Front right tire blow out occurred on [XXX] approx 10 miles east of Leesville LA. No indication of tire failure prior to blow out. Initial tire inflation was 80 PSI. Approx $8k damage to front right fender area. Front tires were rotated and balanced annually. Vehicle was traveling at 65MPH pulling a 20 ft empty cargo trailer. Contacted Goodyear and shipped them the tire for analysis, Goodyear File #[XXX]. Goodyear stated: "Tire condition occurred dure to an impact causing overdeflection of the tire and a fracture of the steel belt package, and/or fabric piles and/or line. No workmanship or material related condition contributed to the initial air loss." I have the tire in question. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 10, 2021 · Wheels · 18,312 miles · OK

My 2017 ram 3500 6.7l dually with only 18,312 miles on it had a tread separation on a factory nexen roadian rear tire. Had another one previously late last year on a factory front tire at 14,412 miles. Luckily I discovered both with cupping of the tier and road vibration before catastrophic failure. The factory nexen roadian 10 ply tires on the ram trucks are crap and dangerous and I've read many other complaints about these same factory tires, some with catastrophic results. Ram should have recalled and replaced these tires after seeing all the complaints! I use this truck to pull a 34 ft horse trailer with $50,000 horses, but more importantly, my wife is usually out on the road with it alone and it could be catastrophic to have a failure at highway speeds with a heavy trailer. Ram is responsible for this poor choice of tires.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Tires · 15,500 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 3500 equipped with firestone transforce at tires, size: 285/60/r20 (na). While driving 65 MPH, the rear passenger tire exploded into pieces without warning. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, but was able to pull over. The contact was able to place the spare tire on the vehicle after the failure. The contact notified larry h. Miller dodge ram tucson (4220 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711, 520‑395‑9311) and was informed to take the vehicle to a firestone dealer. When the contact took the vehicle to firestone, he was informed that since he did not purchase the tires directly from firestone, they could not assist. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 15,500.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Tires · 17,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 3500 equipped with four nexen roadian ht tires, size: 235/80/17 (na). While driving, the front passenger tire separated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The tire failure mileage was 15,540 and the vehicle failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN and dot number were unknown.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Wheels · 11,000 miles · FL

Tire failure nexen rodian separation at 11,000 miles. Left front tire blowout on 95 at 65 MPH. Right front tire separation causing vibration also. Replaced both tires.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Wheels · 17,199 miles · TX

Had a left front tire (nexen roadian at pro 8-factory installed-size:lt 235/80r17) start vibrating and pulling to the right while driving to work on the highway.tire had a total of 17199 miles on them. When unmounted at discount tire, there were tread separation in numerous spots visible inside tire.

Filed Apr 14, 2019 · Tires, Wheels · 10,232 miles · FL

Nexen tires lt235/80r. Had a right front tire separate with 10,232 miles on it. As soon as that one was replace put on another 220 mile and the other fron tire separates. Nexen will not honor and claim and will not back their product. When the second tire separated I was pulling a 15k pound 5th wheel on the interstate. It was like I had the death wobble no matter what speed. These are dangerous tires and should be recalled. However I am not waiting with this safety all tires are being replaced. Both times during separation I was driving the vehicle.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Wheels · 3,452 miles · AZ

Nexen tire failure at 3452 miles. Tires came on new truck. Driving on interstate hwy, 65 MPH, pulling a 14000 lb 5th wheel rv. Front left tire tread separated which caused sidewall to blowout completely. Difficult to maintain control but successful. Examination showed tread was not properly glued to carcass. No personal injuries but there was damage to left main wheel. Lt235/80r-17e tires made by korean company. Tires may not be suitable to that heavy of vehicle.

Filed Dec 2, 2017 · Wheels · 19,123 miles · NY

Issue : pro comp wheels series 31 (#6031-8982) the wheel issues have been 3 separate incidents in which the wheel cracks @ the spoke and face of the wheel causing all the air to escape , causing the vehicle and operator to loose control due to wheel tire failure with sudden deflation. Pro comp wheels has been notified but to no prevail no return response from company. All 3 separate incidents have been while traveling and ranging from mileage of 171 miles to the most current 19232 miles on vehicle. Vehicle does not leave the road and tires and wheels have not been abused through this nightmare . There has been no request from manufacture to purchase rims back as well as with no response to the defect in the wheels