10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 302009

RAV4

  • miles
I bought 4 new Goodyear tracker 2 tires size P22570R16 from walmart that are warrantied for 50,000 miles. After about 10,000 I noticed some dry rot and cracking in between the treads. I took my vehicle back to walmart and showed them. The tire manager said he's seen a lot of this with these tires but said they had to contact Goodyear before anything could be done. The next day the store manager called me back and said they spoke with Goodyear and there is nothing that can be done. In my opinion this is a manufacturer defect and poses a safety hazard. I would like this to be investigated and have something done and the tires replaced before it does cause an accident and/or fatalities.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #2

Sep 012000

RAV4 4WD

  • miles
We were on vacation and traveling the speed limit, 75, in pueblo, co when the rear passenger side tire blew. From what witnesses said they saw smoke coming from that tire before I lost control of the vehicle. We ended up going off the road on to a grassy median where we hit an incline, went airborne and then landed motor first and rolled for a good bit before the vehicle came to a stop. The airbags never deployed and from what the witnesses said, it seemed to have all started with the smoking tire. I did not realize that Bridgestone was made by Firestone before taking this drive from denton, tx to denver, co (our final destination). It was reported to the pueblo police department at the time of the accident. It occured on I-25 in pueblo, co. If any further information is needed, please contact me. The vehicle is still in pueblo for repairs.( dot number: Tire size: 16 )

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 012000

RAV4 4WD

  • miles
We were on vacation and traveling the speed limit, 75, in pueblo, co when the rear passenger side tire blew. From what witnesses said they saw smoke coming from that tire before I lost control of the vehicle. We ended up going off the road on to a grassy median where we hit an incline, went airborne and then landed motor first and rolled for a good bit before the vehicle came to a stop. The airbags never deployed and from what the witnesses said, it seemed to have all started with the smoking tire. I did not realize that Bridgestone was made by Firestone before taking this drive from denton, tx to denver, co (our final destination). It was reported to the pueblo police department at the time of the accident. It occured on I-25 in pueblo, co. If any further information is needed, please contact me. The vehicle is still in pueblo for repairs.( dot number: Tire size: 16 )

- Denton, TX, USA