4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,007 miles

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problem #13

Nov 252011

Camry

  • 143,000 miles
Purchased falken tires 11/15/2010.fk ze912B at sears. All four tires were high speed balanced. Car also had wheel alignment, as of 11/25/2011 with 15,000 miles the tires are almost balded in the front and not much tread life in the rear, as per the Lincoln penny test. These tires were installed on a 2000 Camry, have replaced these tires with bf goodrich advantage T/a, feel much safer.

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #12

Jul 192009

Camry

  • 38,000 miles
My husband and I bought grand touring tires #P2056515 in June of 2005...we have experience two blow out with these tire...plus air leakage in one tire especially, L-F...R-fblew out on I-65 going South in 08...and going down to visit daughter B-R blew out on I-65...there was no construction traffic was moving normally. Just wanted you to know that I do not trust these tires...do not feel safe, something wrong. My husband call the hp but they did not respond...aaa came an changed the tire.

- Pelham, AL, USA

problem #11

Jun 292008

Camry

  • 105,089 miles
My wife was driving back home on the turnpike. The front left tires tread separated from the core and almost caused a serious 2-car accident. The tread damaged our car. No one was hurt and the only damage was to our car. The bad tire did not go flat; it just lost all of its tread. I contacted Bridgestone and used their procedure to claim damages. I got all the estimates and shipped the tire to them for examination. They sent me a form letter stating there was evidence of "over deflection" and denied any compensation. Over deflection is an under inflated tire. My tire was not under inflated. I kept detail records of the entire set of tires. I check inflation regularly and I never let a car leave town without checking the inflation. All 4 tires were properly inflated. I have replaced all the tires (even though almost half the tread was still left on the other 3 tires). I requested that they send me the offending tire back to me--which they did. On the internet there are other stories of tread separating from Bridgestone/Firestone tires. People contact them for damage reimbursements and they received the same form letter about "over deflection". what course do we have? when I got the car back to town I checked all 4 tires and they were still properly inflated. The tire is a B 420, P195/70R14 dot 0brwp 213801.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #10

Mar 152004

Camry

  • miles
A road hazard destroyed a front tire at approx 20, 000 miles. I replaced it and had new spare placed on other front wheel. Rear tires needed replacing at 47,000 miles and I requested costco tire center, sunnyvale, ca, to place new tires on front and rotate present fronts to rear wheels. Clerk refused stating that costco policy is to refuse to install new tires and mount on front wheels only. Reason was based on a study from Michelin tire company. I requested and was shown costco employee manual with that direction. Study was not available. Costco employee directions are that if customer insists on newer tires on front wheels, the employee is not to sell the tires to the customer. I was replacing Michelin tires with Michelin tires. Costco sell other brands, but this was apparently a rule for all. I contacted Michelin on their website requesting availability of reading the subject study. No response in 8 days. I have always heard and followed the rule that best tires belong on front wheels for safety reasons. I have used Michelin tires for years but have never heard of this condition of sale. Has Michelin placed me and family in an unsafe position with this unavailable study? would appreciate NHTSA assistence in resolving this matter.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #9

Jul 312003

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My wife was driving on the 57 South fwy about 7P.M. when her front right tire exploded into serval pieces... this was the original tire and equipment. We understand a flat could have occurred from everyday wear and tear; however, this was not the case. This could have resulted in a serious or fatal accident. If you would like to see evidence of this, we will provide photos of what is left. We believe that this should be investigated and or recalled.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #8

May 082003

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
The tires (general) on the vehicle were dry rotted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the tires must be replaced.

- Onancock, VA, USA

problem #7

Jun 202002

Camry

  • miles
My front tires wore out completely, down to the bare metal, at 11,000 miles. This was determined by the dealer during an oil change. The tires were replaced at my expense and I asked that the manufacturer be contacted so that I could get an explanation. Subsequent communication with a dealer representative indicated that the manufacturer was contacted but did not respond. The service manager indicated that they have had similar issues with other customers and he believes that the tires wear out quickly because they are made to "provide a smooth ride". as a consumer I am appalled that tires costing over $100 each wore out so quickly and I believe that there may be an issue related to this particular batch. I am also concerned about the fact that I have not yet received a response from the manufacturer (Toyota).

- White Haven, PA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012000

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The groves in these tire is so narrow that they allow the snow to fill them up. It creates a smooth surface causing an extremely slippery condition. Only experience this proble in the winter.

- Monroe, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 312000

Camry

  • miles
I have had to replace 2 tires at only 22,000 miles and have brought in my vehicle for the same problem multiple times. I have had repeated alignments, balancing and rotation of tires with no results.

- Norfolk, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 222001

Camry

  • miles
Front tires have no tread after 20,000 miles, tread separated and one tire blewout on highway, Firestone says it is the wrong tire on the car and Toyota says it is Firestone's responsibility to supply new tires. (tiresize: P205/65R15)

- Wapello, IA, USA

problem #3

Apr 252001

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
While driving consumer had difficulty controlling the steering of the vehicle it would drift across the road and consumer had to forcefully clutch the steering wheel to control the vehicle, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected, and it was determined that the two rear tires were out of round the tread on tires were fine, but mechanic felt that tires were of poor quality. (tire make/model not provided)

- Granada Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

May 012000

Camry

  • miles
When I bought the car Texas was in a drought so until it started raining here in dallas I did not know the car hydroplaned. I checked the air in the tires I did all I could do to have it checked out and their was nothing wrong with the car other than the tires. I reported this to Toyota site, I told the guy who sold me my car, I sent an email to general tires, Toyota nor general tires emailed me back. I have about 22,000 miles on the car now the tires are wore in the front so before I go on vacation in June I will have to purchase new tires. So far I have kept control of the tire one time I did slide into the curb and thought we were going to flip, but thank god not Toyota or general we did not. I don't have any claims against anyone, but this car or these tires are not safe and something does need to be done about it. Thanks for whatever you can do. (dot number: Acur3hu409 tiresize: P205/65R15)

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 062000

Camry

  • miles
Rough vibration/1 set replaced / 2nd set same/dealer doesn't want to replace with Michelin which they should. I took the car to two separate dealers and they both suggested replacing the Continental general with Michelin and said I would have no problem.( dot number: )

- West Frankfort, IL, USA