Steel belts exposed through sidewall.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Peotone, IL, USA

PE00-020; P25570R16, original equipment, all 4 tires had tread pulling away from tire, especially on driver's rear tire consumer can actually see steel belt.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

I had my tires inspected at two reputible tire dealerships and both have indicated that all four tires have evidence of tread separation and have recommended immediate replacement and highly suggested not to operate the vehicle at highway speeds. All of the tires have cracks at the treadline, some wide enough to place a penny into. I have letters from both tire dealerships outlining this problem as well as photos of the cracks. I understand that this particular tire has already been recalled in venezuala, however has not been added to Firestone's current us recall list. I contacted Firestone Consumer Affairs div. About this concern and received no assistance. In turn they referred me to my local Ford dealer who basically told me there was nothing they could do since this tire wasn't on the recall list. These tires are in bad shape and need to be replaced. Knowing that this size tire is experiencing the same problem and not included with Firestone's recall concerns me greatly. Thank you for your attention with this safety issue.( dot number: W2cu1px505 tire size: P255 70R16 )

- Albemarle, NC, USA

The Goodyear radial ATX tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation which caused extensive damage to the vehicle's left side.

- Houston, TX, USA

The Firestone ATX tire on the vehicle experienced tire blowout due to tread separation which caused damage to the vehicle, upon inspection the remaining tires showed signs of separation as well, all four tires required replacement.

- Alpine, TX, USA

The Firestone wilderness tires on the vehicle are experiencing cracks around the tread.

- Unk, UN, USA

The Firestone tire on the vehicle experienced tread separation.

- Unk, UN, USA

The Firestone ATX tire on the vehicle experienced shredding and blowout.

- Palm Sprin, CA, USA

The vehicle experienced three Firestone Wilderness AT tire tread separation failures, which caused noise.

- Spokane, WA, USA

Original equipment on a 1996, Ford, Explorer. Left front and right rear tire tread separated and created a vibration. Tread kept remaining was 6/32 and 7/32 inches.consumer will have the fifth tire replaced by Firestone. The consumer experienced tread separation on two Firestone ATX tires and replaced all tires with Goodyear.

- Scottdale, AZ, USA

PE00020; tire tread separation: Owner replaced all four tires because they were showing signs of tread separation. Owner purchased new tires on his own and wants to be reimbursed. Tires were Firestone ATX, original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 50,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Original equipment on a 1996, Explorer, P255/70R16 size. Tread on the right rear tire separated at 40 mph, breaking the brake line.

- Alrington, TX, USA

While having tire service technician notice tread separation. The tires were replaced by customer on advice by tire service center. Tire size P255/70X16 and dot # W2C41px505.

- Albemarle, NC, USA

Tread came off, caused 3,000.$ in damaged( dot number: )

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

Consumer had 1 Firestone wilderness tire P255/70R16 dot vncu that had a slow air leak, tires were inspected by a Firestone dealer who stated that 2 of the tires were experiencing sidewall and tread separation, consumer replaced the 2 tires at a 50% discount, later the tires felt and sounded strange again to the consumer, this time the 2 older tires were peeling apart, dealer stated the tires were not on recall, however consumer replaced them anyway.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

No problem with tread separation, the tread pattern would not allow water to excape from the sides which resulted in severe hydroplaning. Had to go to 4 wheel drive to maintain control on the freeway during rainstorm.( dot number: )

- Wauna, WA, USA

The treads of the right rear tire seperated while driving on the highway. I replaced all 4 tires and now there is a recall on this exact tire. I still have one of the tires as a spare under teh truck.( dot number: Tire size: 235/75/15 )

- Ft. Worth, TX, USA

While having my vehicle inspected recently attention was called to each of my tires. There are tiny hair line cracks all around each tire at the tread as if this is where it would separate. I compared the tires to my daughter's tires which were recalled, and she had no such cracks or lines.( dot number: Vncuipl245 tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Clifton Forge, VA, USA

Firestone ATX (P235/75R15) tire tread came off while driving. Nlm

- Mc Gregor, TX, USA

I purchased 4 ATX tires 04-28-1997 from the Firestone tire center,6783 w. canyon ave, littleton co 80123. On July 17th, 1997 the right rear tire threw its tread while I was going aroun a curve on the highway. Luckily there was no other traffic and I was able to keep the vehicle from rolling. The Firestone dealer where I bought the tire blames the tread separation on a road hazard but they did replace the tire under warranty.( dot number: Tire size: 235 75 15 )

- Littleton, CO, USA