---buyers beware.--- tires purchased: 215/55R-17 Continental purecontact ls sl purchased these tires on tire rack and had them professional placed on by Firestone personnel (appropriate tire pressure checked). In just a little over a month, less than 100 miles, and without any trauma (no potholes, curbs, etc), the rear passenger tire had a major, sidewall blowout on the highway (70 mph) with near catastrophic consequences. Continental will not allow a refund but will only permit me to purchase tires in their lineup according to their 60 day policy. However, this should be an exception due to the near miss that could have caused serious bodily harm or death. I do not trust these tires given the extensive damage from such little usage (please see photos). They have denied any claim of defect in their tires but I am perplexed on how such extensive damage to a tire can happen without any trauma or inciting event. Please don't put your family or loved ones in harm's way and highly consider an alternative brand of tire than general or Continental.

- Orlando, FL, USA

New tires 90 days old approx. 1,000 - 1,500 miles used. Traveling westbound rte. 50 Maryland at 62-65 mph hov lane. Between bowie exit rte 301 and exits for rtes 495/95, thread on passenger side front tire completely separated from sidewalls. Sidewalls remained on tire rim but thread was completely detached from sidewalls. Able to pull into grassy shoulder area, county police immediately came on the scene followed by sha vehicle assistance crews. Incident caused rain reflector to detach from vehicle. Pictures of tire and rim are available. Contacting tire dealer this day for resolution.

- Easton, MD, USA

2006 Toyota Avalon - driver was traveling in the middle lane when the left rear tire went flat and the tread separated causing damage to the rear bumper cover. Ohio traffic crash report 10-0553-90.

- Chicago, IL, USA

I have a set of 215/55-17 lifeliner sle tires by cooper tires. They were installed on my 2006 Toyota Avalon at 19000 miles. I have 33000 on them now. They were balanced and rotated at 10000 miles. I have made 3 complaints to dealer about tires. They have been very rough riding like they have knots in them since the day they were installed. I have had alignment checked by Toyota and it is fine. The dealer gives excuses every time. I think these tires may have defects. They are getting worse everyday.

- Gordonsville, VA, USA