Tire Sidewall problems of the 1999 Ford E-450

Dot # was hard to read on the sidewall, so I'm not sure if I got it correct. There wasn't enough room in the block to enter complete tire size; it is lt225/75r16. Catastrophic tire failure (tread separated) on low-mileage, properly-inflated tire. Did significant damage to the underside of my RV. I have a written repair estimate of $2,010. 00, which was prepared by property damage appraisers of albuquereque, nm, 505-242-1531, estimate id # 2080027.

Experienced tread separation on two tires within 24 hours and 500 miles. 1st incident did not result in blow out,, but 2nd incident did - causing damage to motor home. I have filed claims with st. Farm (claim #255541240) and firestone. I have sent tires to firestone. I have photos of tires and damage to motorhome. I have replaced other 5 tires on motorhome - all steeltex r4s and have kept the tires. I am seeking help in recovering damages and expenses from firestone as I believe these tires to be defective. I have provided winnebago dealer with copy of claim data sent to st. Farm and firestone.

Experienced tread separation on two tires within 24 hours and 500 miles. 1st incident did not result in blow out,, but 2nd incident did - causing damage to motor home. I have filed claims with st. Farm (claim #255541240) and firestone. I have sent tires to firestone. I have photos of tires and damage to motorhome. I have replaced other 5 tires on motorhome - all steeltex r4s and have kept the tires. I am seeking help in recovering damages and expenses from firestone as I believe these tires to be defective. I have provided winnebago dealer with copy of claim data sent to st. Farm and firestone. (dot number: vd1l1xd039 tiresize: lt225/75r1).

This tire had the exact same problem as what is being reported in the news for firestones on Ford suvs - the sidewalls completely separated from the tread. The problem was reported to firestone shortly after the incident - reference number 018525. The tire was sent back to firestone for evaluation, after which they refused to compensate us or admit fault based on their statement the problem was cause by low tire-pressure. After additional requests, firestone paid for our tire and related damage to the vehicle in the amount of $685. 27 with check number 231704, dated 11-300-1999. I called their hotline tonight to note the similarities between my problem and those in the news - Ford vehicle, tread seperating, dot #s starting with vd. I was told they could not help me (I requested replacement of all tires) and was referred to the local service center. I will be taking the vehicle there for inspection. ( dot number: vd111xd119 tire size: 24575r16 ).