3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,883 miles
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Vehicle involved is a 1999 Subaru Forester L. was driving approximately. 50 mph on a state highway. Road conditions were dry and road was smooth (no potholes). Heard a loud explosion from the right rear of my vehicle. I immediately came to a stop and pulled over to the side of the road. I observed that my tire had blown out, however there was no apparent damage to the tire. It was just flat. Tire is a Bridgestone dueler H/T 684 P20570R15. The tire is approximately. 5 months old with approximately. 9K on it.
- Burlington, NJ, USA
Yokohama geolander H/T radial P215/60R16. All 4 tires failed to maintain air. Air would leak out between tire and wheel. Had noticed that tires were almost flat, and took them to mechanic. Nothing in tires were found. Took to dealer, and tire seals were replaced.
- Minneapolis, MN, USA
Consumer heard a roaring noise from rear of vehicle, beginning at 4000 miles. Dealer could not find cause. After third visit dealer suggested it was a tire problem. Consumer replaced all tires, but noise kept getting louder. On fourth visit dealer replaced all wheel bearings, which took care of noise, September 25, 2001.
- Severeville, TN, USA
Within the first 9 months, I experienced problems with 4 out of the original 5 of these tires, including a blowout of the inside sidewall on one of them. I contacted both Firestone and the Subaru dealer, but was told I had simply been "unlucky" to have a( dot number: Elytchb238 tire size: P20570R15 )
- Oakland, CA, USA
Rear tires were wearing out excessively on the outside edge. Had the tires replaced at 25,000. Front tires are the original & still good.
- Wheat Ridge, CO, USA
- Susquehanna, PA, USA