Tire Sidewall problems of the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2003 Ram 2500.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

Travelstar ecopath a/t size lt265/70r17 a large bubble developed on sidewall. About 3 inches in diameter. Tire only had about 5000 miles on it. I was on a trip with my truck camper mounted on bed of truck. Returned from trip and noticed the bulge. Truck is single rear axle with one tire on each side. Travel speed was 55 to 60 mph. If tire had blown out truck and camper would have flipped over. I called manufacturer of tire, was told to contact walmart where I purchased tire. Contacted walmart, was told to contact manufacturer. Classic runaround.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2003 Dodge 2500 developed problems with the tire sidewalls. ** answer required***. The sidewall of the michelin ltx a/s tires developed cracks. On some of the tires there are some areas were at least the first few layers of rubber was missing.


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