In July 2004, I purchased a set of tires (kelly springfield Explorer). One of the tires has deteriorated to the point where the steel redials are protruding from parts of the rubber. According to the manufacturer specs, the tires are rated 40,000 miles. However, this particular tire has lasted for only 16,754 miles before its deterioration. Ultimately, I had to replace the whole set. My Toyota car servicer called the manufacturer, who apparently said that too much time had passed to compensate me for obviously inferior workmanship. The tire code is as follows: (17681 kel exp 19570R14), which cost me $209.08+ 6% sales tax, plus service. The 4 replacement tires, labor, & disposal cost $394.25, with alignment $85.95, plus 6% taxes.

- Murray, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed a vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact inspected the dominator touring MR2 tires and noticed a bulge on the outer tread. The bulge caused the tire to be worn. The tires have not been inspected to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 49,000 and failure mileage was 48,000.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

On or about June 16, 2005 while driving at approximately 45 mph on the main highway, the front passengers side tire "exploded" immediately prior to the explosion there was a brief thump thump thump thump coming from that area. Upon explosion I brought the car to a stop on the side of the road and changed the tire with a spare, and noticed a significant amount of damage to the front end of the vehicle - a 2000 Toyota Camry. I contacted the manufacturer (Goodyear) and had them evaluate the tire... they claimed I must have impacted a substantial object which is not the case. The insurance company covered repairs amounting to almost $2000 I still have the tire awaiting the outcome of this investigation, as Goodyear will not take responsibility for this obviously defective tire.

- Naalehu, HI, USA

Goodyear, aquatread, 205/65R15, dot# mdup3mhp4301. All four tires are wearing on the outer edges. There is only 28,000 miles of tread wear on the tires. The vehicle has been completely aligned however, the tires continue to wear excessively on the outer edges. Owner contacted the manufacturer and is still waiting for a response. The consumer felt the tire were unsatisfactory in rain or wet roads. The vehicle would slide and skid in wet weather.

- Islip Terrace, NY, USA

At 9,000 miles vehicle vibrated while traveling 70 mph. Bridgestone/Firestone realigned front end and rebalanced all the tires. At 12,846 miles front two tires were showing signs of tread separation. Dealer notified. Tires are Bridgestone potenza, P205/65R15 92H, dot number Y79lefa219, two tires experienced tread separation, another tire was beginning to separate, dealer had balanced tires and re-aligned wheel at 12489 miles, however this did not help.

- Strykersville, NY, USA