The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was equipped with cooper discoverer H/T tires, tire size 235/75/15. The dot number was 3dhlc5U0607. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an excessive vibration and the vehicle began to sway across the road. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire tread was completely separated and the steel was visible. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. The vehicle was then taken to four different independent mechanics. The defective tire had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and there were no resolutions. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

While vehicle was parked at the garage and rear right tire blew out. Michelin eps radial. Size# 235/8516, dot# unknown.

- Newhall, CA, USA

Passenger side inner dullie tire went flat, no specific tire information given.

- Penfield, NY, USA

Truck vibration problem-tire barn agreed to replace one out of 4 bad tires - they said dry rotten. (dot number: 32009 uu tiresize: 265/75R16L)

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

One firest wilderness tire just bubbled up on the side, and then went flat. Dealer has been contacted.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Consumer was traveling 40mph and while going around a curve a tire blew out, resulting in a crash. Upon impact, passenger's side airbag didn't deploy, nor did the seat belts help to secure the passenger & driver at the time of impact. Manufacturer has been contacted 3 times.

- Bridgereaux, LA, USA

Rear tires incorrectly installed so that the tire valve stem was on the inner tire rather than the outside causing flaking on the brake drum. Mjs

- Phelan, CA, USA

Tire failure (uniroyal 235 75 R15).

- San Diego, CA, USA

Right front tire is rubbing against the "a" frame when turning to the left. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.

- Evansville, IN, USA