1998 Toyota 4RUNNER tires problems

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Tires · 97,595 miles · NV

2009 michelin latitude tour all season luxury tires p265/70r16 were purchased at costco 12/16/09. We went to our mechanic on 2/17/15 for a vibration problem on front end of our 1998 toyota 4-runner. After inspection he informed us that our tires were cracked on side wall. In addition the road force balance test shows severe runout on front tires and we should replace all 4 tires. We have only put 18,000 miles on these tires. My tires don't fall under the recalls but this doesn't seem right for that kind of failure to occur with such low milage.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Tires · 116,400 miles · CA

4 dunlop radial rovers 235/75 r15 installed 2 or 3 years and 30,000 miles ago on my 1998 toyota 4runner. I always maintained recommended pressures and just rotated them myself last week after our previous las vegas trip. On our way back from las vegas july 19, 2004 2 pm near fontana the car began to shake progressively until it was undriveable above 45 MPH so I pulled over to a small turnout. I changed the left rear tire that I found had a major bulge (3 inch diameter bubble on sidewall which continued another 3 inches into the tread.) changed it to the spare and car still shook when driven. Found out the front right tire was worse, about 1/3 the circumference was bubbled making the tire look egg shaped from the side. Looks like more than tread separation, possibly broken belts since the bubbles had air pressure. Drove 10 miles to a discount tire center and had 2 tires changed at a prorated charge (kumho venture) they kept the old tires. 45 miles later and just before my exit on the freeway the car began to shake. Luckily we hit traffic near our exit and we were going 10 MPH when the third dunlop went totally flat. I will have that tire and the 4th one changed today.

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Tires · FL

Was driving down I-95 at 70 miles an hour and my front driver side tire exploded. The side wall blew out on my SUV. My tires are 109s s2 kelly safari SUV, with goodyear as the supplier. I took the tire into goodyear and told them that I did not feel safe with those tires, they had less than 30,000 miles on them.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Tires · 23,000 miles · NJ

While driving left rear tire tread separated and damaged the rear fender of the vehicle. Firestone wilderness at ii tire. *ak

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Tires, Wheels · NH

Vehicle had a flat tire while driving. When changing tire, consumer discovered that spare tire had a steel wheel while vehicle's wheels were alloy. While purchasing replacement tires dealer advised consumer that spare tire was very unsafe because the locking lug was only gripping wheel by a few threads. Lug was 1/2 inch away from wheel.*akjlg

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Tires · CA · crash

2 front replacement tires failed after less than 5 months of use - separation. *ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: 235/75/r15) (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: 235/75/r15)

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Tires · FL

While driving 75 MPH tread on right rear tire completely separated, tire size p26570r16, tire mileage 46,000, original manufactured equipment on a toyota, 4 runner, 1999. *ak

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving about 60 MPH the vehicle started vibrating in an uncontrolable way. Then, while driving on road tire exploded due to tread separation. *ak firestone wilderness at tire, p225/75r15, dot number w2hhawb259.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving consumer could hear a lot of noise coming from front. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and found out that tires were experiencing tread separation.*ak tire size p225/75r15ms, dot w2hhawb048.

Filed Feb 26, 2001 · Tires · CA

Joint that conects tire to steering wheel broke and caused tire to pop and flip over.