Cord ripped under tread causing bubble and separation of tread -- no resulting accident occurred. (tiresize: P235/70/16)

- Glendale, AZ, USA

Each tire (4) had tread separation. The discount tire co. Of Texas Inc (9403 culebra rd, san antonio, tx 78251; 210-523-7158) salesperson stated each time that it was a fluke. I switched brands and replaced both front tires out of fear. (dot number: A308443087 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The vehicle was parked overnight and the consumer noticed left rear tire was flat in the morning, one year prior the consumer was leaving driveway and noticed left front tire shimmy at about 8 mph, upon inspection of that tire consumer noticed tread separation, both tires wer general ameri 550 as size 235/70R16, dota3084431147, there was no accident. Nlm

- Glendale, AZ, USA

Tire thread separation damaging right rear fender and exhaust pipe (tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

Tires have cracks at the base of the treads, where the treads are connected to the tire. (dot number: W208 tiresize: P235 70R16)

- Madison, SD, USA

Original manufacturing equipment on a 1997, Ford, F150, tire size P23570R16 with 28,000 miles on them. Two of four tires developed splits between the tread. Also one of the two tires replaced developed splits. General 550 ameri as bw tires, dot number A308443088 and A308443286, consumer also had two Firestone Wilderness AT tires on the back of the vehicle, isze P235/70R16, consumer states these tires had an agressive tread, these tires were purchased 19-Oct-1998.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

The tread of the right rear tire came off while driving causing damage to the muffler and other components of the vehicle (Firestone wilderness ht 235/70/16 dot W208). Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

PE00 020; comnsumer was traveling about55mph on highway and heard a loud popping noise. He was in control of vehicle, and was able to go on shoulders of road. Right rear tire tread separated from tire. Firestone Wilderness AT P25570R16. This is the third time the tires had blown out. There were knots on the side of the tires. Ford and Firestone were aware of the problem.

- Elmrer, TN, USA

The left rear tire shed a piece of tread 12 inches long. The rest of the tread appears to be close to separation where the tread joins the sidewall. This separation appears almost the entire circumference of the tire. I have photos that I can E-mail and the tire is still in my possession. (dot number: W208 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Brunswick, GA, USA

I have had three tread separations since buying this truck new. The first on 02/98, the second 05/06/00 which caused $750 body damage and the third on 08/10/00 which occured during the repairs in the meantime from the second one. Continental tire paid for the second tires damage but balked at the third. I am suing them in small claims court for $2200 for the repair of the truck. We go to arbitration June 14th, 2001 in benson AZ. These tires are a piece of junk. I would had a rollover if I had been driving any faster than I did (55 mph) and had not been alert to the situation. Temperature had nothing to do with it as the 2nd on occured late at night and the 3rd was in the morning. I cannot express my grief invoved in this, ameritech tires should never ever be sold on any vehicle and dealing with this company is fruitless as they intentially destroyed the tire and evidence even though I have proof that I called to claim the tire back four times. They claim the tire had a repair in it which caused the flat. The tire never lost air and it was the tread that fell off, not a flat tire. But they destroyed the evidence. We are not dealing with a decent manufacturer. We are dealing with a company that makes tires that are "unsafe at any speed". and they know it. (dot number: P235-70-16 tiresize: P235-70-16)

- Benson, AZ, USA

PE00 020; consumer inspected tires and noticed that tread on all four tires of had split.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Firestone, wilderness ht, P235/70R16, dot unknown, originalequipment on a 1997, Ford, F150 with 35000 miles. At 65-70 mph right rear tire had tread separation, 2 weeks later at 65 mph, left rear tire had tread separation.

- Duncanville, TX, USA

Steel belt is separating, the same problem there having on the 15 inch wilderness tires that are being recalled. (tiresize: P235/70R16)( dot number: Tire size: P235/70R16 )

- Austin, TX, USA

Steel belt separated from the tire. (dot number: W208ipt446 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Bay St. Louis, MS, USA

PE 00 020/tread separation: Left front tire experienced a blowout while traveling at highway speed of 68 mph with driver and one passenger in a 1997, Ford, F150; original equipment, tire size P235/70R16, dot# W2081pt207. No injuries/no damages; Firestone was not notified at this time.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Consumer was getting inside of vehicle and noticed that right rear tire tread began to separate Firestone, wilderness #ht, P2357016. Fireston was notified.

- Innapolis, IN, USA

Firestone Wilderness AT tires, P23575R15, dot vdhl1P1323 were showing signs of tread separation, all 4 tires were cracked around the sidewalls, Firestone denied refund request because this particular tire is not on recall.

- Kane, PA, USA

Consumer was traveling 55mph when left front tire blewout. Pulled over to change tire, and noticed tread had separated from casing. It was deflated. Had managed to control vehicle at the time. 1997, Ford, F150, P255/70R16.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

Tires did not last over 30,000 miles. As the tread wore, the truck began to wobble and the steel belts started showing through the rubber. Tire size P23570R16. Owner replaced all 4 tires. Tires not included in recall (00T-005)

- Milford, MI, USA

Firestone wilderness ht passenger side rear tire P235/75R15 experienced tread separation almost causing crash, Firestone is not willing to assist due to tire not being part of recall.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA