10.0

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

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problem #3

Apr 102001

(reported on)

Tracer

  • miles
Si, P185/65R14, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 7000 miles on a 1997 Mercury, Tracer. While driving 70 mph there was vibration and a loud noise. Long piece of tread had come off left rear tire. Did major damage to vehicle.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 102001

Tracer

  • miles
Upon inspection the tire had uneven wear and there was a crack down the center of the right rear tire which was causing noise while drivng over 35 mph (bf goodrich advantage plus 185/65/14 dotbf76tu1135). Nlm

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #1

Aug 242000

Tracer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving could feel tires vibrating. Then, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer found out that right front tire was having a tread separation. Firestone respond P185/65 R14. Firestone P185/65/R14

- Walnut Bottom, PA, USA