Consumer states that while driving at 55 mph tread on the passenger side rear separated from the tire. Several weeks later the same thing happened with the front passenger tire while driving at 65 mph.

- Binghamton, NY, USA

Consumer's vehicle experienced 3 tread separations on Firestone steel tex brand. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts one other tire showed signs of tread separation which included the spare. All tires had to be replaced.

- St. James, MN, USA

The regional transit authority was experiencing tread separation of Firestone tires (steeltex R4S 225-75R16) used on their buses. (E-350 Super Duty chassis 1996,1997 and 1999)

- Unknown, IA, USA

The regional transit authority was experiencing tread separation of Firestone tires (steeltex R4S 225-75R16) used on their buses. (E-350 Super Duty chassis 1996,1997 and 1999)

- Unknown, IA, USA

Original manufacturing equipment on a Ford, E350, 1996. 10,000 miles on tires. Tire size lt24575R16. Tread separated from sidewall of right passenger side tire. Consumer replaced tire with same model tire that had developed splits in the sidewall.

- Methuen, MA, USA

Consumer has a 1996, Ford, 350 and left rear tire tread came off without warning. Tire was still inflated. Tread got caught and wiped out heater and A/C line. Consumer was was traveling 60mph. Dealer replaced tire with a spare. At this time vehicle had 21,000 miles. Right rear tire also experienced tread separation, Firestone tires, P225/75R16.

- Las Begas, NE, USA

While driving at 60 mph, the entire tread came of the right inside dual tire, Firestone lt 22575R16, which put a hole in the bottom of the motorhome.

- La Verne, CA, USA

Firestone steeltex R4S tire (P225/75R16) experienced tread separation, causing damage to the holding tank.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

Right front Firestone steeltex R4S tire P225/75R16 exprienced tread separation, vehicle sustained damage.

- Leenah, WI, USA