Tire Sidewall problems of the 2000 Ford F-250

: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the rear passenger tire blew out in the sidewall. The vehicle was driven off the road and the tire was later taken to the tire dealer who determined the contact drove over a sharp object, although the contact did not notice anything in the road. The auto dealer has been alerted. Updated 7/13/2006 -.

Tire was at normal pressure, driving on highway, the whole tire exploded out of the sidewall. There was no sidewall left. It felt like a bomb had exploded. My rim was destroyed, messed up my bumper. No correction has been done at this time, I need to purchase a new rim and tire. I have a picture of the tire and still have the tire in my possession at this time.

All 4 tires developed cracks in the sidewall. There was a recall for these tires, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.

These tires (general grabber tr, size 235/85r16) came as original equipment on a 2000 Ford f250 super duty. This truck is used mainly on paved roads; occasionally on gravel roads. The worst "off road" duty this truck ever sees is a rare trip onto dirt or grass. I am careful about keeping wheels balanced and tires properly inflated and rotated. In the spring of 2003, with about 20,000 miles on the tires, I discovered a grapefruit sized bulge in the inside sidewall of one of them. A field representative from general tire proclaimed that this bulge was due to a "road hazzard. " [my first sidewall bulge in 37 years of driving, but I guess it can happen. However, don't let the low milage on the truck fool you. Although I drive less now than I used to, with other vehicles I still average over 35,000 miles per year. I have owned a lot of tires. ] I was now suspicious of these tires, so in August 2003 (at 22,000 miles) before a 2,000 mile tript which I had to make with the truck, I carefully inspected the tires and double checked the inflation. Upon my return home I discovered a lemon sized bulge in the outside sidewall of another one of this set. I then immediatly replaced the tires on the truck with another brand. Upon inspection of the removed tires, I discovered that a third tire had a walnut sized bulge in a sidewall. So, in 24,000 miles, three of the original four tires developed sidewall bulges. Interestingly, all of the bulges were between the bead and the widest part of the sidewall, not between the widest part of the sidewall and the tread - where you would would expect a tire to be more likely to encounter a "road hazzard. " in my opinion, the biggest "road hazzard" I've encountered in this truck are these tires. I am not interested in any "compensation" from this company. I just want to warn other consumers and NHTSA to watch these tires. Judging from the other complaints about general grabbers, sidewall failures are a high percentage problem.

While driving at 70 mph consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer discovered that the sidewall ruptured on the left rear tire. Dealer examined the tire and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tire . Consumer found out that several Ford f250 models have experienced the same tire failure.

Oem tire defect (the 2nd tire to fail in the same way). Tire developed a 2" x 3" x 1" high knot on the sidewall. Tire replaced before failure.

Sidewall bubble; tire replaced before catastrophic failure.

Steeltex r4s tires on my 2000 f250. One developed a sidewall bulge at approx. 27000 miles. I replaced all based on web research of problems others were having. Have tires if intersted in reviewing. .

I notice cracking on side of tires where the sidewall and tread meet. Had tires certified safe to operate by certified firestone dealer per firestone. At highway speed of 70 mph left front tire tread seperated without warning. I was able to control vehicle and come to complete stop without further incident. Tire was replaced by firestone dealer same day, I was charged for the mounting and balancing. Estimated damage to fenderwell of vehicle to include bent metal and torn mud flap estimated damage 250. 00. Firestone denied replacement of other tires. I have since replaced them with another brand. (tiresize: 245/75/16).

Tire failed dramatically at 70 mph. Entire outside sidewall separated. Truck was pulling fifth wheel trailer. Trailer weight was 11,500 lbs with a hitch weight of 2000 lbs. Tire pressures were checked before hooking up trailer, about 2 hours before failure. Rear pressure was 70 psi and front pressure was 45 psi as recommened by Ford. Failure of tire was about 10 miles into trip. Only warning was a rumbling sound immediately before failure. Tire was checked at Ford. No punctures were noticed. Firestone has not been contacted because all firestone tires will be removed from this vehicle before the trailer is again towed. (dot number: illegble tiresize: lt265/75r1).

Original equiipment on a 2000, f250, superduty lt, 265/75r16 size ,load range "e". Tread on left rear blewout from sidewall, causing damage to vehicle. Firestone has been notified. Failed tire was firestone steeltex at, p265/75r16 e, dot vnw81xl469. Rear tires had 82#.

Firestone steeltex lt265/75r16, dot vnw81xl349, orig. Equipment with 26000 on a 2000, Ford, f250 , while driving 20 mph left rear tire had a blowout. Firestone dealer stated it was due to road hazard.

Catastrophic sidewall failure. (dot number: vdw81xl tiresize: lt26575r16).

Blowout destroyed outside sidewall, tire blemishes and cracks were specifically pointed out to Ford dealer about 750 miles before and dismissed by employee blake shook. (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: 265/75r16e).

East bound on interstate 10, 20 mi west of buckeye az, at 1630 at 75 mph when l rear tire blew. Sidewall appears to have disintegrated. 1200 lb. Camper on, no known prev damage. Almost all miles freeway driving. (dot number: db6447p tiresize: lt265/75 r).

Right rear firestone steeltex (lt 265/r16) tire experienced a puncture and rapid deflation, side wall of tire appeared to part from main casing.

I was driving on interstate 15 north between st. George and ceder city utah going 65 miles per hour under snowing conditions and the right rear tire exploded without warning. The tread seperated from the inside wall and the side wall had 2 tairs down the entire sidewall to the rim. Please investigate this matter fully. (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265/75r/16).

Rear sidewall split at point where tread attatches to sidewall. No puncture or abrasion at point where split occurred, and had not been hauling any load in bed of truck. . Had tire temporarily repaired, but was advised at the time to replace it for safety reasons. (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 ).

Both front tires had sidewall bulges where the tires had started to seperate (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 ).

Tire sidewall bulged out seperating apart the full circumference of the tire. (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 ).

While drivng approximately 65 mph right rear side tire blewout the sidewall. Tires were firestone steeltex r4s, p265/75r16, and the original tires of vehicle when first purchased. Vehicle was a Ford truck, p250 pickup 2000 w/ 300 miles.

Consumer walked by vehicle and happened to notice a bubble the size of a grapefruit in the sidewall of the general grabber 16" tire, general tires was no assistance to consumer.

Sidewalls have bulges/not smooth, had one replaced by firestone, wondering about safety of the other three on vehicle and the spare. (tiresize: lt265/75rx)( dot number: tire size: lt265/75rx ).

Pe00040, orignal equipment on 2000, Ford, f250, tire size lt265/75r16. Passenger's rear tire sidewall blewout, almost causing a crash. Contacted firestone, and firestone replace tire. So far no other problems with the other tires. The tire separation was 360 degree completely around the tire. Firestone dealer believes the tire separation was caused by driving at too low tire pressure and on a flat.

Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. My truck can equiped with a service body tool box. The tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. Ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. I was stuck with the installation cost of $600. 00 tires: my left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in June,2000. General tire replaced both front tires at no cost but again I paid Ford $25 install cost. Now a few days ago my left rear tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball. I've requested that general tire replace all tires with another manufacture but they have refused. They are willing to replace the defective tire but I don't trust there quality enough to ride my family on. Ford has informed me that they have replaced at least 20 or more general tires on the same style truck in the past 6 months. Side wall blisters are very dangers and can explode at any time especially as the tire gets hotter. General tire informed me over the telephone that they are getting a unusually high number of reports for this problem for the same tire. These tires may be missing the nylon ply in the side wall or the componet compound used for adhesion is defective. ( dot number: ador1jc289 tire size: lt23585r16 ).

Firestone, steeltex tires, lt265/75r16 lre were replaced with firestone, steeltex lt265/75r16 lrd tires which currently were being recalled.

This truck has goodyear tires, size p23585r16 wrangler/ap. While driving tires suddenly went low. Consumer pulled over, and noticed sidewall separating. Ford has been contacted.

I have the same tires that are being recalled on the excursion and I was wondering if they are the same as on my truck. My tires seem to have lumps in the side walls. If they have not already been recalled, someone may want to look at them because it doesn't seem to me that would be very safe. Please give some sort of feedback on this.

Both my right and left front tires have developed sidewall failures-one at under 12000 miles and one at under 15000 miles. Tires have developed large sidewall bubbles or convexities of around 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height. Ford does not warranty the tires so I've had to deal with general tire. A person at the 800 phone number for general tire mentioned that this could be two isolated defects, perhaps a bad batch, or perhaps the tire selected by Ford may not be appropriate for the weight of the vehicle. This is consistent with my concerns, as the truck has a diesel motor which is quite heavy, and both front tires developed the same problem early in the tires' treadwear. One tire dealer said he's seen it before, so I am concerned that the tire cannot stand up tot he weight of the diesel engine. Ford says to contact general tire, and general tire will only warranty the individual tire as it fails. Nobody seems to have the responsibility for warranting that the tire is appropriate for the vehicle. This may be two rare and isolated incidences, but I feel that 100% front tire failure is a safety concern that warrants looking into. I'd be interested in knowing what percentage of these tires are replaced on Ford diesel-powered trucks, but only general tire knows the answer. ( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 ).

This vehicle is equipped with bridgestone dueler at tires, size 285/75r16 . There were 3 tire blowouts within 16,000 miles. There were 2 blowouts on the rear tires. 1 front tire began to vibrate before it blew out.