Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

39 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2000

Bridgestone dueler ht tires p265/75r16 dot 7bw8pda028 experienced tread separation, causing $3500 in damage to vehicle.

37 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1999

Tire dealer said tread separated, tires were replaced with same kind. (tiresize: 245-75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245-75r16 ).

38 Tire Tread/belt problem

Complete tire separation @ 65 mph, $3200. 00 body damage to Suburban, other three tires were the same. Replaced all four tires, even though the other tires looked new. I have destroyed the tire and the other tree tires in my garage. My wife and two young children were very lucky. Anything that I can be of help please contact me. . . Thank you john. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770810.

39 Tire Tread/belt problem

Traveling at 60 mph, noticed a squirming, wiggling, and then a "wump,wump,wump". Pulled over and found the right rear tire about half inflated and blistered all around the outside on the sidewall next to the tread. (tiresize: 245/75r-16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r-16 ).




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