Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota

Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2004

Goodyear rt/s 235-85r16 tires, load range e (factory tires). Tires are wearing prematurely and falling apart. First tire, passenger front, had early stages tread seperation at 18,592 miles-replaced tire. Other 6 tires wearing unevenly, with visable damage to steel belts in sidewalls at 22,683 miles. Multiple bulges and indentations in sidewalls. 2 tires mildly warped in rear. All tires at 80 psi per goodyear tire dealers' directions. 40,000 mile wearout warranty-useless as none of the goodyear distributers in fairbanks, alaska will warranty factory installed tires. I still have 6 of the 7 factory installed tires, and witnesses who saw or examined the 7th tire (with tread seperation). I have been forced to park my Dodge 3500. I intend to replace these tires with cooper discoverer s/t tires when I have funds available. Am considering legal action!!!!!!.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2004

The right rear tire had a blowout while driving 70 mph ( original equipment, tire size p265/70r16, dot# 25. 4 0ffset).

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2003

Uneven wear of front tires. Tires wear on the inside of tread. This has occured since I purchased the vehicle new. I have had the tires balance/roatated and aligned every 10 to 15,000 miles with the same tread wear results each time. Dodge will not help me to remedy this situation. I feel my truck is defective and I do not feel safe driving this truck. Can someone please help me!!.


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