2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,814 miles

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problem #15

Nov 292019

Ram 2500

  • 418,844 miles
While driving a Dodge Ram 2500, without any load and at a speed of 35 mph on a straight smooth road the rear right tire burst for no apparent reason. A local Firestone dealer believes that the tire was punctured and at a low pressure. I do not believe that as a visual inspection prior to the trip which resulted in the blowout did not indicate a low pressure.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #14

Aug 142015

Ram 2500

  • 112,701 miles
Dean mud terrain radial SXT LT265/75R16 manufactured January 2006. Tire's with 22,000 miles. Tread separated from casing causing a bubble, tire replaced. Second tire had a blowout three weeks later after tire inspection.

- Monmouth, OR, USA

problem #13

Apr 042012

Ram 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 223,121 miles
Bought a set of B.F. goodrich all terrain T/a ko LT235/85R16 lre dot bforuh21 on Nov.21, 2011. My truck is a 1997 Dodge 2500 4X4 5.9L diesel. Had 217,260 miles on it. On Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2012 at about 10:30 P.M. my husband was driving us home. The rear passenger tire tread came completely off in one piece and all that was left on the rim was the perfect sidewalls. I see B.F. goodrich has recalled this same tire before for the same problem.

- Lefors, TX, USA

problem #12

Oct 142008

Ram 2500

  • 89,472 miles
The tire tread separated and the tire ripped apart while driving home from work at 65 mph.

- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA

problem #11

Oct 212007

Ram 2500 4WD 5-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 158,070 miles
The spare tire on my 97 Dodge pickup truck fell off the truck from its storage holder causing damage to the horse trailer I was towing, resulting in a flat tire on the trailer. Fortunately no other vehicles were involved. The cause was the spare tire holder rusting to the point where it just let the tire loose.

- Shandaken, NY, USA

problem #10

May 232003

Ram 2500 8-cyl

  • miles
While driving at 65 mph the left rear tire blew out (hankook sport king).

- Wimberley, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 052002

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Truck manufactured with tire size standard LT225/75R16, but sold with sport pkg. Tires P265/75R16. Braking system undersized for tire size. Impossible to stop truck safely. Larger brakes need to be installed. Smaller tires will make truck look disproport

- Hilo, HI, USA

problem #8

Jun 072001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
While traveling on an interstate highway at approx 65 M.P.H. the tire tread and belts separated from the tire. At the time of the incident the vehicle was not involved in a towing operation nor was it carrying any type of load. There were 2 occupants in the vehicle and a small amount of luggage. (dot number: C1W288G07R tiresize: Lt24575R16)

- Rincon, GA, USA

problem #7

Jan 052000

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer had problems with front end/steering. Vehicle had a 60,000 mile warranty. Dealer drove vehicle & said it was fine. On April 5, 2000, dealer said front end needed to be replaced. Steering gear box, and 4 tires had to be repaired to pass inspection. Consumer has put out $839 the first time & now steering box is leaking which cost $900. Dealer didn't seem to know what real cause was.

- New Hollland, PA, USA

problem #6

May 012000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. Vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. Also, oil was leaking from vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

- Emporia, KS, USA

problem #5

May 182000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I got 26000 miles out of this tire, I think my van is to heavy for this type of tire.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 171999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75R1 )

- Laugnlin, NV, USA

problem #3

Jun 171999

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75R1 )

- Laugnlin, NV, USA

problem #2

Sep 151998

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
Tire blew while vehicle was traveling at 75 mph. Two more tires were found to be defective.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 161998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle was difficult to keep under control as tire blew out with no warning.

- Eagle Rive, AK, USA