Tire Sidewall problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2012

Bought a set of b. F. Goodrich all terrain t/a ko lt235/85r16 lre dot bforuh21 on Nov. 21, 2011. My truck is a 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4 5. 9l diesel. Had 217,260 miles on it. On Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2012 at about 10:30 p. M. My husband was driving us home. The rear passenger tire tread came completely off in one piece and all that was left on the rim was the perfect sidewalls. I see b. F. Goodrich has recalled this same tire before for the same problem.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2000

Tire sidewall failed at freeway speed with full recommended pressure, while carrying a cabover camper. No tread seperation occurred. ( dot number: ).


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