While driving 40 mph front driver side tire sidewall separated. Consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. Manufacturer was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Firestone, wilderness, at P215/75R16.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

While driving on a gravel road at 40 mph (70 degrees, 2 adults, 1 child in vehicle, no other load in truck) the inside sidewall exploded on driver rear causing rear of truck to sway. Truck was under control until I was able to stop. There was an L shape tear near the tread running perpendicular through the sidewall. This tear was at an almost perfect 90-degree angle. Tire will remain in my custody for inspection until I am satisfied with outcome.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

Complete sidewall separation, tire completely destroyed. (dot number: 273wmb129 tiresize: P265/R16)

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Right rear tire sidewall collapsed while driving. Vehicle started to vibrate. Did not lose control. Pulled off into a parking lot, and exchanged tire. Firestone, Wilderness AT, P265/75R16.

- Quincy, MA, USA

At 70mph on the interstate, the whole sidewall blew out on the tire. (dot number: Vn73wma tiresize: P26575R16)

- Harvey, LA, USA

Sidewall of the Goodyear Wrangler St tire (P235 75 R16) blew out.

- Granbury, TX, USA

Sidewall failure. (dot number: W273wmb219 tiresize: 265/75/16)

- Port Washington, OH, USA

At a speed of approximately 65 mph. The tire came apart on the outside wall. The sidewall was completely torn away from the tread side. At the time of the incident, the tires were properly pressured at 35 psi.( dot number: W273wma358 tire size: P265/75R16 )

- Santo, TX, USA

Left rear tire blew out at a speed of 10 mph while traveling straight on an asphalt road. A discernible hole was observed in the sidewall. Upon inspection of the remaining tires, a soft spot was found in the outside sidewall of the right front tire. New tires (dayton timberline ht P255/70R16) were placed on the vehicle on 7/24/99 by myself since I was leaving town on that date for vacation. I was not comfortable driving on tires that had experienced 1 failure and were subject to a second failure. The Chevrolet dealer refused to replace the tires, instead referring me to a general tire dealer. The closest general tire dealer was 25 miles away and was closed. I remain in possession of the defective general tires. I requested from the Chevrolet dealer but did not receive a refund for the purchase of the new tires.( dot number: A3cudb2 tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Kevil, KY, USA