general problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Six problems related to tire have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2014

I had oneida the tires on back of my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 on my way home on a dry Saturday afternoon I way on the freeway running 75 mph when the tread came completely off of the tire it beat up front and backsides of my fender wells and support brackets and now I have to replace my bed as well as the tire I have only had the truck a little of 2months and the tire had 75percent tread left on it.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2011

Tl- the owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with enduro ht runaway tires, size: 265/70 r17. The contact was driving 30 mph in rainy weather and on a slight incline when the brakes were applied and the vehicle begin to slide. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle, and then a second vehicle. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 230,000. Kmj.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2001

While traveling at approximately 45 to 50 and mph and pulling a trailer, right rear tire contacted a road hazard which punched a hole in tire. When consumer took vehicle to sam's club tire shop, mechanic stated that they could not replace tire because it had a hole punched in it, and it was "substandard" for that vehicle. Michelin tire, p245/75r16 ltx a/s with a 35 psi. Sticker on door stated that the tires were suppose to be p245/75r16 xl, extra load with a psi of 41 - which was a stronger tire. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 12/15/1999

Tires are not big enough for the load of the van. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and they are aware of the problem.

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Consumer took vehicle to goodyear for tires. She said that vehicle wasn't driving correctly. Mechanic told her that vehicle was too heavy for the size of tires.

6 Tire problem

While driving, michelin lts as ire (p245 75 r16) went flat.


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