Tire Blowout problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

While I was on my way to work one day, my first indication was a high vibration from the left front tire at certain speeds, and a slight pull to the left. When I arrived at my destination (about five minutes after I first felt the vibration) my tire blew out all the air instantly. After I got the tire changed, I inspected it, and found several sidewall cracks running from the edge of the treads progressing down to the sidewall about 2 to 3 inches in length. They ran at an angle that matched the rotation of the tire. There was no impact to the sidewall at any time. Some of the other tires show small lines that could develop into cracks. I have not taken the tires to the place of purchase because I want to make sure if it is a defect I want the public warned and prevent any tragedy. Thank you.

While driving 65 mph one of the vehicle's tires blewout. The tire was only 50% used.

While changing the oil, noticed a severe grove in the inside side wall of each front tire. (severe enough for imediate tire replacement) discovered that the groves had been caused by rubbing against the lower a frame (found shiny areas where tires had rubbed). The intended stops to prevent this from happening were not engaging early enough in the steering turn to prevent this. We checked two other pickups of same model year and make and found identical problems. When we checked 2003 trucks at a local dealer we found this area had been redesigned. This looks like a major design flaw in the wheel area for this model year. I have 79,000 miles on this truck but only 25,000 miles on the tires, which were otherwise in very good shape. This is going to start killing people as other trucks milage increase. These tires could have blown at any time under normal driving.

Dot m32kc24x2100 original tires on Ram 1500 2001 ltx as 24575r16. Consumer stated the tires felt mushy since date of purchase. While traveling highway speeds, the driver side front tire blew, and the driver side rear tire loss air. Consumer felt tires were too thin for weight of vehicle. Jg.

Consumer states michelin tire blew out while driving over a sheet of plaster. One mile later another tire started to leak air. Truck always exhibited a pull / wander condition which stopped after replacing michelin tires.

While making a sharp turn driver's side tire rubs against sharp bracket. Consumer feels tire may blowout. Consumer has had tires replaced, but problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further information.

Original equiptment michelin tires, size p24575r16. While driving at 60 mph right rear tire suddenly blewout. Tread separated around whole tire. Dodge has been contacted.