Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems |
The rear left tire experienced tread separation which caused damage to the rear of the vehicle while driving at 70 mph. Tread separated without hitting any potholes or debris. Bf goodrich would only cover the amount of the tread and not the workmanship.
I purchased replacement tires for a 1999 Chevrolet Astro on this date. The dealer firestone tire & service centers, 7950 e speedway, tucson, az 85715 represented the tires as suitable for my vehicle. After I got home I discovered the tires, firestone fr380 p215/75r15, were rated for 1742 lbs at 44 psi but this should be reduced to 1585 lbs when using this tire on a truck or multipurpose vehicle which, I assume, would pertain to a van as well. The tire just meets the minimum requirements of the van which is a load capacity of 1575 lbs. But it meets the requirement only when inflated to 44 psi. Chevrolet recommends a tire pressure of 35 psi and when the firestone installed the tires they inflated them to only 30 psi. I increased the pressure to 44 psi since only then would the tires meet the van specs. I tried to get the dealer to upgrade the tires about 25 days after I bought them but they said they met the requirements of my van. Later when I went in for an oil change the change said the tires were over inflated and reduced them all to 35 psi. I am very concerned that the tires are not safe but cannot get consistent advice nor any action from the dealer. Does the nhsta have any standing in such a dispute ?.