Tire Problems of Buick Century

Driving on I-95 southbound when I experienced a catastrophic tread separation to my driver's side rear tire. I was able to get my vehicle to the side of the road and signal help. Fortunately, I escaped this failure uninjured.

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2004 Buick Century. Problem with season tires.

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Firestone fr710 tires purchased in 2011 are experiencing tread separation around the shoulder of the tire starting with right front tire. Tires have approximately 30000 miles of mostly highway miles. All tires have been rotated every 6000 miles or less and all other vehicle components suspension, tie rods, ball joints, and alignment are all within spec per. Took said vehicle to two other tire shops to confirm tire shoulder separation.

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I bring in my tires for air pressure, and tell me " that the tires cracking".

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While driving 65 mph, the rear passenger tire began to produce a thumping noise. Later, the consumer discovered that the tire had separated. The problem lead to a unnecessary repair of the right front wheel bearing.

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The tire experienced a flat, consumer noticed the tire had split from the inside out which was not normal. Dealer was contacted since tire was original equipment, consumer was told there were no recalls or TSB bulletins. Consumer had to replaced all 4 tires.

Consumer checked tire pressure, because light is falsely illuminating. Light illuminates when tire pressure is at 4 pounds low, and the manual states that the light should only be illuminate at 12 lbs low. Consumer questions that if gm knew these cars contained defective modules, why were customers not sent recall letters, will she ever feel comfortable again w/ the icons on the dashboard & thier accuracy, if the tire icon illuminates while driving and a rate of 75 mph on a sparsely populated highway.

Even with occasional rotation, two tires (originally on front, and there presently), have worn extremely poorly on outside. They consistently lose air, though no leak is apparent. They now are exhibiting small cracks. The other two tires still look good and perform well, but these two now feel dangerous at highway speed, and are downright scary on wet pavement. Have there been other incidents with these tires? I feel they should hold up better than this, and don't want to become a statistic (I. E. The firestone stories). I drive carefully and take care of my car; this is the only complaint I've had with it. (some info may be incomplete; I didn't think engine size or belts were terribly important at this point. Two tires, both on front, are failing, but no further damage has been done. I'm guessing as to cost of replacement tires in the dollar amount of damages. ).

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All tires out of round, replaced with 4 general tires, again all out of round. Found as many as 12 brand new cars with similar tire defects affecting ride and handling of vehicle. ( dot number: tire size: 205 70r15 ).