While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a loud popping sound. Then, lost control of the vehicle and almost collided with a utility pole. Upon further inspection consumer noticed a baseball sized hole in the right rear tire, and tread separation from the tire. There were no injuries involved with this incident. Manufacturer and dealer were notified.

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

Consumer complained about having problems with the tires. The tires are Firestone. Manufacture was contacted.

- Holly Hill, FL, USA

When the consumer was trying to change lanes, the vehicle began to wobble due to the front left tire had separated from vehicle (Ohio traffic crash report #10-90-543)

- Columbus, OH, USA

When the consumer was trying to change lanes, the vehicle began to wobble due to the front left tire had separated from vehicle (Ohio traffic crash report #10-90-543)

- Columbus, OH, USA

Cracking near the rim all the way around with signs of separation at the sidewall/tread area. (tiresize: LT225/75R1)

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

Left rear tire blewout without warning and violently slid to the right side of the road (Firestone steeltex radial LT245/75R16 6 ply)

- Combined L, WI, USA

In early May 2000, the left front tire blew out going 65mph on the highway. I was able to keep control of the vehicle and pull into the breakdown lane to replace it. The tire was a Firestone steeltex at tire which was original equipment on my chen CK1500 with approx 60,000 miles. There is still adequate tread on the tires. It looks like a sidewall blowout. (dot number: Vn11bab157 tiresize: Lt24575R16)

- W. Bridgewater, MA, USA

When making a sharp left turn, the right front tire rubs against the frame and the sway bar, which eats up the tire. Dealer stated that the problem was normal and there is no remedy for the problem. Manufacturer states the same.

- Front Royal, VA, USA