Tire Bead Problems of Ford F-350

Mesa a/p2 tires, cracking around bead with only 3889 miles on supposedly not big o brand mesa not found in menu.

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Tire failure causing accident with property damage and minor injuries. Tire was the front left tire on a 2005 Ford f350 4x4 srw. Tire had approximately 25,000 miles. Accident occurred while towing a fifth wheel toy hauler trailer. Trailer is 25' long with an approximate empty weight of 5500 lbs. Also in the trailer were personal effects including one motorcycle with an approximate weight of 550 lbs. Tire pressure was checked at 76 psi cold 3 days prior to incident. Accident occurred while on an interstate highway. The weather was sunny with temperatures in the 70s to low 80s. Speed of vehicle at time of incident was 60-65 mph. Approximately 30 miles prior to incident, a stop was made for fuel with driver doing a walk around visual inspection with no defects noted. Left front tire blew with no advanced warning. This caused the vehicle to pull hard to the left. Vehicle left the roadway into the median. Vehicle jack-knifed and overturned to its right side. Guard rail stopped vehicle from entering oncoming traffic. Fifth wheel trailer overturned onto its right side. Occupants of vehicle, one adult male driver and one adult female passenger self extricated via the back window. Driver uninjured. Passenger noted minor cuts, 'road rash', bruises and pain to left wrist. Both occupants refused treatment and transport by emergency responding units. Upon inspection, it appears, to the opinion of the driver, that the tire failed at the sidewall near the bead causing a rapid loss of air and subsequent delamination of tire structure. The truck and fifth wheel was totally damaged beyond repair. The female passenger continues to monitor injuries with no medical attention sought at this time. Truck and trailer was towed by a local salvage and recovery company to their yard. Truck and trailer were released by the driver/owner to the insurance company for inspection, although he maintains ownership of vehicles.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350 sd equipped with michelin tires, size: lt245/75/r17 tires(n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the hood on the truck, began to vibrate in a violent manner. Within 2-3 seconds, the front passenger's side tire exploded which caused the vehicle to pull toward the right and sway uncontrollably off road, through sand, brush rocks, across a culvert, which caused the front end of the vehicle, to become buried deep in the sand. There was damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the defective tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was then taken to a tire center where the front passenger and driver's side tires were replaced. The tire center replaced the defective tire free of charge. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 82,462. Updated 6/17/13 the consumer stated the retail establishment refunded the cost of the blown tire, stating it was defective. Michelin disagreed with the retail establishments findings and stated the tire was not defective. Michelin stated their inspection revealed a radial break through the casing in the crown area from bead to bead. A portion of the tread and both steel belts were detached and missing in that area exposing the radial casing piled. Michelin, went on to stated, that indicated the inner liner allowing air to infiltrate into the casing. As the tire remained in service, the air infiltration progressed, ultimately causing the tread to detach. Updated 06/25/13.

This is the second tire to totally shread to where after the tire is taken off of the wheel both of the beads are touching.

Tires cracking around bead all six tires. (tiresize: lt 235/85r).

Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. Total separation , only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. Electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. Loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. Ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.

The tread, in a 1 piece "belt" separated from the tire; both beads remained seated on the rim. Tire dealer said no tire defect and required us to buy a new tire. They kept the tire. ( dot number: ).

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