1) during normal dry weather driving conditions, right rear tire experienced a catastrophic failure. The entire tread belt separated from the sidewall. Speed was approximately 60 mph. 2) there were no personal injuries or property damages as a result. 3) contacted corporate offices of cooper tire. I was told the tire was damaged before it experienced the failure. I have had the tires for approximately three years and while there was a minimum of tread life remaining, there was tread life remaining (approximately 6 mon.). when I took the tire to the cooper tire dealer, I was told the failure was not normal. I have pictures of the failed tire. I had to pay for the replacement tire. The cooper tire corporate representative presented herself and her company as not at fault in this case. I am not concerned about having to pay for the replacement tire, I simply wanted this on record in case others experience similar incidents.

- Newnan, GA, USA

Goodyear, Wrangler rts, P255/70R16, dot#4bcuc6wr1200. These tires were on the vehicle when purchased from the dealer brand new. Currently, the same tires developed slits on the inner sidewalls. This defect was discovered when the tires were being rotated. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer, who referred the consumer to another tire distributor, who was of no assistance.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

I have a 2000 F150 Ford P/U with good year Wrangler rt/S tires. The sidewalls have 2-3 slits/cracks on each tire. These slits are about 3/4-1 inch long. These tires came stocked on the truck. They were made the 12th month of 2000. I say they are defective and a hugh safty problem. Tire tread is about only half worn.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

Consumer took vehicle for brake regular maintenance. Technician indicated that the front and rear tire sidewall separated. Dealer notified.

- Ephrata, PA, USA

Deep cracks on sidewall of 2 tires some go all the way up into the tread. (dot number: W208irc tiresize: P23570R16)

- Crown Point, IN, USA

Driving 50 mph and sidewall on the left front tire came apart. No warning. Put spare on in its place. Took tire to Ford dealer, and informed driver at fault for failing to maintain correct tire pressure which owner did. Later, received notice that tire not on recall. Ford, F150, 2000; P235/70416 with 22,000 miles. The rim mark from driving on blown tire was used by the dealer as proof of under inflation.

- Mexico, NY, USA