2000 Toyota Tundra tires problems

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 238,270 miles · AZ

Using the spare tire on rear passenger side dunlop tg35 grandtrek 265 70 r16 the tire was like new. Tread completely separated from the tire. Gained control and pulled over to the side of the road. No tread...but remaining tire was still inflated...with steel belt showing. Did damage to inside fender well....fender....tore off mud flap and damaged black plastic fender well cover. I changed tire.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Body, Tires · 157,000 miles · MA

In june 2010 my tundra was repaired after being recalled for a severely rusted frame and spare tire housing. What signaled the problem was when my spare tire dropped from the mount and was dangling above the ground causing me to almost loose control on an off ramp. The first dealer inspected the vehicle and told me "the frame is so rusted I can put a screwdriver thru it". He then allowed me to drive home. On a second opinion, the truck was pulled off the road . When I picked up the truck following the repairs the spare was in truckbed and I had to ask for it to be installed. ( had they even looked at it?) )n 1/25/13 while pumping gas, I look behind the vehicle and see the spare tire on the ground! The plate that holds the tire was worn away. I contacted toyota who told me that these things can happen in colder climates but when pressed she said that I could get it inspected and also have the fuel tank straps inspected as there had be rust issues with these on the 2000 tundra. When I asked if there would be a recall or notification, I was told no. This is appalling. The tire easily could have fallen off while being driven and now a fuel tank holder may be rusted. Shouldn't there be a recall? I had talked to a ntsb member but wanted to update since I talked to toyota.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Body, Tires · NJ

A co-worker sent me a rear photo of my 2000 toyota tundra in the parking lot showing the spare on the ground. After removing the spare I notice that the cross member which supports the spare was broken in half. Where the cross member attaches to the frame has rotted away. The driver side shock is broken and detached. The exhaust is also questionable as it is attached to the broken cross member. Rear brake line and proportioning valve are also in question as they also are partially supported by the cross member and rotting frame. As of t his writing I have a case number assigned with toyota but like many others we are getting nothing but lip service. My local dealer has determined that my truck is unsafe to drive and has yet to do anything to remedy the situation. I can provide further details and photos upon request.

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Body, Tires · 95,000 miles · NH

Was driving at 65 MPH on the highway and my spare tire that is mounted beneath the truck fell off and fortunately bounced off the road instead of into oncoming traffic. I inspected the frame in the area of the tire mount and found it to be almost entirely corroded. There is similar corrosion on the frame in the vicinity of the rear axle, however it is not quite as bad.

Filed Aug 27, 2009 · Body, Tires · 140,000 miles · MA

I have a 2000 toyota tundra. I was recently stopped by another motorist who stated that my spare tire was hanging down under the truck. I looked under the truck to find this was true. I jiggled the tire and it fell completely out from under the truck. The winch assembly was still attached to the wheel, but I can see that the crossmember that the winch would be attached to is completely rotted away. My truck is maintained at a toyota dealer and is current on its annual state inspection. I had never used the spare tire before, so I had never had a chance to see what the crossmember looked like behind the tire. I have closely checked the rest of the frame on the truck and it is in good condition. The rim on the spare tire is painted steel and was in contact with the crossmember since the truck was manufactured, yet the rim is in new condition with no rust. I have looked on line and it seems that many people are having similar problems with the crossmembers on these truck frames. I believe this is a potentialy very dangerous condition for other motorists and tundra truck owners who are unaware of the rust hidden behind their spare tire. If they have never used their spare tire, then they will not be able to see this condition developing. Just prior to being stopped by the motorist who alerted me to the problem, I had been on the highway traveling at 65 MPH! Imagine if the spare tire had fallen out at that speed and was tumbling or bouncing into the path of other motorists! Someone could have been seriously injured or killed. I did go to the toyota website and try to make contact. The person who called me back was polite, but seemed to miss the point I was trying to make about this being a possibly serious safety issue. They only stated that toyota accepts no responsibility, that this is probably due to living in the northeast and that repairs are at my own expense. Please investigate. I think there may be more tundras like mine. I can supply photos.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Tires · 180,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The vehicle has cooper discoverer radial lt tires. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a thumping sound from the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle fishtailed, spun around towards the right side of the road, and rolled over. The driver sustained facial fractures as well as neck and back injuries. A police report was filed. The investigating officer stated that the tire still had 30 lbs. Of pressure remaining; however, the tread was wrapped around the hub and caused the vehicle to fishtail. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The tire size and dot number were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 180,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Tires · CA

I have continental contitrac SUV tires. They have lumps in sidewalls that concern me.

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Tires · UT

Tread separation in my firestone, wilderness at iii, lt 265/75r16 tires.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Brakes, Tires · FL

Vehicle steering wheel vibrated since the day we purchased. Numerous attempts to fix have failed. Dealer(s) said wheels or brakes or tires were the problem. Replaced wheels and brakes, problem still exists. Told consumer to replace tires. We said we would if they prove this is the problem by putting tires on to check it. One dealer would not. We found one that would. New, high quality tires resulted in same vibration. Went to arbitration and lost. This is a complete waste of time and resources. Dealer was able to lie and say they didn't put new tires on (at the insistance of the 'district rep'. The front right tire was worn completely down on the outer edge, and other three were ok. Documented within alignment and balance the entire life of vehicle. Toyota 'recommends' 26 psi in front tires to dampen known vibration. Tires designed for 35 psi. This substantially affects value of vehicle, as after arbitration loss we tried to trade, but dealer said he knew of defect in front end of 2000 tundra's and would not even give us wholesale trade value. His test drive confirmed vibration. In addition, we need to replace tires often due to defect. Will never buy another toyota!

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Tires · NY

Vibration in front ent 55-64 MPH tires and rims repaced at least 3 times. Dealer and toyota unable to correct problem. Vibration in steering wheel varies with temperature conditions. Worse in temperatures above 70 f. Dealer and toyota representative refuse to acknowledge problem. This vibration was evident during initial road test and appeared to be tire balancing issue. Additionally, toyota is requiring under inflated pressurization of tires against manufacturers recommendation which may be hiding a more significant issue with the frontend condition of this model truck. When dealer representative from toyaota test drove my vehicle this week, he stated that the vibration was within toyaotas specification. But he was unable to produce the details of such specification. I urge you to investigate this issue with these tires and toyotas recommendation for underinflation. I think it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. *ak (dot number: db72g14 tiresize: p265/70r16)