10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 11,612 miles
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While driving at 60 mph, the tread separated from the lf tire. Vehicle sustained damage to wheel well, rocker panel, front fender and side view mirror. The tread separation appears to be between the two steel belts. The tire pressure was checked and was within the manufacturer specification. Just prior to the tread separation, the driver experienced a vibration in the steering wheel. () fsb (8/11/05 follow up call): On 6/4/05, the owner experienced a 2nd tread separation without warning involving the lr tire at 65 mph. As in first incident, the owner was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Owner has replaced all tires and has failed tires in possession. Owner was advised by technician that remaining tires would have also failed.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Chevrolet Suburban right rear steeltex tire tread separated. The consumer was told from GM and Firestone, who never looked at or requested to look at the failed tire, that the failure was due to a road hazard. A local Firestone dealer looked at the tire and indicated that the tire looked like it's tread separated, but he could not officially (LT245/75R16, 120/116R M/S, R4sv611B1A448 (23557), (sp872K), (tpc spec 2012 ms).
- Green Valley, AZ, USA
While driving 70 mph rear tire tread separated. As a result, vehicle almost rolled over, however, consumer maintained control. There was severe body damage to the rear wheel well.
- Mount Prospect, IL, USA
While towing my 29' trailer through Wyoming on interstate 80 at approximately 55 mph my right rear tire blew. The tread separated and there was a large hole through the steal. The inside of my wheel was damaged and my quarter panel was covered with rubber where the tread separated and rubbed around the side of my Suburban till I came to a stop on the side of the highway. I purchased a new tire. The tire that blew was 1 year old and had less then 10,000 miles on it, additionally the tire pressure was checked two days prior.
- American Canyon, CA, USA
Tire tread separated on vehicle while driving at 55 mph. The first tire tread came off the right rear tire. When the new tire was placed on the vehicle, the tread came off that tire and damaged the vehicle.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Three of the original tires on the vehicle have had tread separation. The third tread separation caused significant damage to the left quarter panel. The tire was returned to Firestone at their request. Shortly after the consumer received a letter from Firestone denying any responsibility for the separation because of a prior puncture in the tire.
- Henderson, NV, USA
While driving at various speeds the left front tire blew and caused tread separation. The consumer managed to pull over. The vehicle was taken to dealership mechanic but the problem has not been resolved. Please provide the dot number ( size#LT245/75R16).
- Locust Grove, GA, USA
Tread completely separated at 65 mph damaging rear quarter panel.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Tread separation.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Tread separation.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Tire failure - tread separation B F goodrich radial long trail T/a size P245/75R16 (dot ap70hk11109) while traveling @ 65 mph on I-77 North in West Virginia between mile markers 18 and 20. Estimated damage to vehilce $965.
- Monongahela, PA, USA
Firestone steeltex R4sii tire tread seperation.
- The Woodlands, TX, USA
Complete tire separation @ 65 mph, $3200 body damage to Suburban, other three tires were the same. Replaced all four tires, even though the other tires looked new. I have destroyed the tire and the other tree tires in my garage. My wife and two young children were very lucky. Anything that I can be of help please contact me...thank you john. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770810
- Covina, CA, USA
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the rear tires have tread seperation and it will be hard for the consumer to control vehicle.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
Tread separation on lt245R B.F. goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 Suburban)
- Van Buren, AR, USA
This tire has separated tread yet remains fully aired. It damaged my truck as the tread separated from the tire. In my opinion it looks like a retread. They have offered to prorate the tire 55% but my wife and I both are now parinoid to drive the vehicle with these tires after seeing what firestones seperated tires can do.
- Imperial, MO, USA
Passenger front tire experiencing tread separation resulting in a rought ride and steering wheel vibration, the tires were original equipment, also properly inflated and had good tread (Firestone steeltex radial R4S N11 bic). Nlm
- Taylorville, IL, USA
Vehicle rides rough and passenger's front tire tread is separating down the center. Tires seem out of balance, causing vehicle to run rough and steering wheel to vibrate. Tire size LT245/75R16, original equipment with 28,000 miles on a 1999, Chevrolet, 2500, Suburban. Firestone was not contacted. Consumer will have the other 3 tires checked out.
- Taylorville, IL, USA
I was driving down the street pulling my bass boat. I noticed a "rough" ride all of a sudden. I pulled off the road and checked my tires. I experienced a tread separation on my left rear tire. Tires had been maintained at required pressure and rotated regularly. Firestone manager replaced tire as defective. He stated he had seen these tires separate before but none after they were redesigned. This was a redesign tire supplied as original equipment. Replacement was same type of tire. I do not feel safe driving on these tires. Firestone has a bad reputation now for tire separation. (tiresize: 245/75R16)
- Anaheim, CA, USA
- Toney, AL, USA