My Firestone spare tire (T125-70R16 96M tubeless radial) exploded while still in its trunk compartment. My vehicle (2002 Pontiac Bonneville) was parked at the time. The tire blew outward with sufficient pressure to break the cover of the spare tire well, scar the well itself, and to shred and tear the carpet and padding covering it in the trunk. The explosion also knocked a few electronic components from their normal positions, but has appeared not to have permanently damaged them. The tire had been inflated to approximately 50-55 psi five days earlier. It is rated at 60psi. The tire had never been used.

- Norman, OK, USA

While driving at any speed in inclement weather all four original equipment, Goodyear Eagle tires, size P235/55R17 were providing low profile. Dealer indicated tires were operating as designed to that particular vehicle.

- Wexford, PA, USA

Purchased Pontiac Bonneville July 2002, equipped with Firestone affinity touring T2 tires. July 17, 2003 at 12,351 miles had R/R tire- repaired at dealer (M&S Chevrolet in pawling NY)(was told there was a screw in tire) told no warranty on the tires. Tires were rotated & balanced at this time. December 29, 2003 problem with right rear tire (16,906 miles) told a puncture. Was repaired, told again there is no warranty on tires. Feb 11, 2004 had a blow out left front tire. Hit another vehicle. No major injuries.

- Dover Plains, NY, USA