10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,776 miles

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problem #6

Jun 182011

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • 118,653 miles
I have brought a set of four tire from Firestone dot number is H Y C 6 38B 3896 dur3M365182 P195/65R15 so the tires start what do I do about this to come a part the frist time this happen I brought to tires.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

problem #5

Sep 052007

Grand Am

  • miles
1997 Pontiac Grand Am tire blew causing the driver to lose control and end up in a ditch. The vehicle had damage to the rear axle and left side mirror. (Ohio traffic crash report)

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 282002

Grand Am

  • miles
Consumer noticed tire wear, all four tires were replaced because the driver could not control the vehicle, dealer was contacted. Nlm

- Raymondville, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 051999

Grand Am

  • miles
Tire casing started to peel off. We were away from home for the weekend. We immediately changed to the spare tire, and limped home. The Pontiac dealer told us that we had to go to the Goodyear dealer for an adjustment. They gave us an allowance toward a new tire. But, I can't help thinking I caught our tire before it got a chance to fall apart like all of those ones I've been seeing on tv. My son has a 1995 Grand Am with the same tires, and he experienced the same problem with a Goodyear Eagle ga, the same size as ours. I just wanted to let you folks know. (dot number: Mkt2E2dr12 tiresize: P205/55R16)

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #2

Jul 211999

Grand Am

  • miles
Coming apart at seam. Another tire does not have dot numbers. It is also coming apart.( dot number: Mkt2E2br29 tire size: 205-55-R16 )

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 091998

Grand Am

  • miles
While driving approximately 55 mph the front passenger's side tire blew out without any warning sending vehicle into a ditch. Neither airbag deployed. Driver sustained head injuries. Dealer has been notified.

- Glasgow, MT, USA