10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 162000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
The raised white lettering on the sides of all 4 tires have splits in them and the cords are showing( dot number: Vn 08 tire size: 23570R 16 )

- Deer Lodge, MT, USA

problem #2

Aug 102000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Bead separated at juncture where tire joins sidewall-3/5 around tire-losing air-steel belts exposed. Drove to tn. Twice in June with tire. Found problem at rotation of tires. Still plenty of tread on tire/( dot number: Vn08ipu386 tire size: P235/70R16 )

- Middle Haddam, CT, USA

problem #1

Jun 011999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Aluminum tires cracked at the bead, causing a slow leak. Manufacturer has stopped using aluminum and is now using steel.

- St Augustine, FL, USA