2006 Toyota 4RUNNER: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 24, 2019 · Tires · 13,039 miles · FL

I recently experienced a blowout of a tire still in like new condition. I maintain accurate air pressure at all times and check them often. I also had not damaged the tire in any way. No holes. No repairs. It was like new in every respect. I was traveling at the rated speed limit of 70mph on an interstate when at first I heard a noise and then felt vibrations, and then the back of vehicle swayed a little from side to side. I backed off the accelerator and pulled over off the road safely. I found that the tread section of the tire had torn away from the sidewall. And upon further examination I could clearly see why. The thickness of the rubber connecting the tread to the sidewall was less than a 1/4" thick on one side of the tire, while directly across 180 degrees on the other side it was closer to a half inch in thickness. The thinner portion of rubber on the one side was simply not thick enough, nor strong enough to hold the tire together at highway rotational speeds and it simply came apart. Walmart said they would replace the tire, but I am still very concerned now about the other 3 tires on my SUV purchased at the same time as this defective tire. ***added: I tried calling the federal safety agency and the person who answered the phone was very controlling, unpleasant, rude, and hung up when I told them they were not listening to what I said. She insisted I use a printer or go get one, or run to the library and jump through a bunch of hoops for them. I told her that will not be happening. This website should be run correctly so we the people can put the correct information into it rather than be told to put incorrect information into it. I tried typing in the correct brand and tire series, and this website will only accept the incorrect information which makes no sense, but it is government after all and that means incompetent and authoritarian even when wrong and rude! A disservice to citizens. Correct tire for this complaint: antares smt a7, and not comfort a5.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Tires · 127,347 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner equipped with dunlop grand trek 8320 tires. Tire size: 256/65/r17, dot; eu7y-2kar3907. While driving 55 MPH, the contact stated that the right passenger side tire blew out. The tire manufacturer replaced the tire. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,347 and the current mileage was 132,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Tires · 41,411 miles · FL

2006 toyota 4runner. Consumer writes regarding tires *tgw the consumer stated as he was driving, he heard a loud pop sound come from the vehicle. He exited the vehicle, but did not see anything wrong. Later, a light illuminated on the dash board alerting the consumer of low tire pressure. Soon after, the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the left rear tire. The consumer stated the tire should have been replaced under bridgestone's warranty.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Tires · 11,000 miles · MS

Tl* - the contact stated that 2006 toyota 4 runner tires were low profile tires which were part of the original equippment on the vehicle. The contact stated that the first tire failure was august 26, 2006 while traveling in reverse at 3 MPH . The contact struck the side of the driveway and the tire failed. The contact stated that the 2nd time a tire failed she was traveling at 5 MPH when she hit the side of the curb. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and was reminded that the dealership had told her that tire failures occurred often on toyota 4 runners. Bridgestone ,duelher h/t p265/60r18. With dot# elxt jaj4105.*ak the consumer wished to close the complaint and not file. Updated 02/09/07.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Tires · 400 miles · MD

Had a tire blowout on a newly purchased 2006,, toyota 4runner with michelin cross terrain tires, p265/65-17r with 400 total miles on the vehicle. Blowout was from tread to bead with no signs of impact dammage. Purchased replacement tire. Old tire not available - pictures are available.