Tire Bead problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Two problems related to tire bead have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Bead problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2008

Failure of America discount tire CO. To honor tire warranty. Side wall of tires have prematurely developed cracks surrounding the bead area. Based on comments by that companies representative, the tires are likened/compared to a time bomb ready to go off.

2 Tire Bead problem

Consumer noticed cracks on top of firestone tires due to dry rotted. Please provide further information.


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