Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

Rear passenger side tire had a tread separation on September 24, 2005. There was no road construction. Also, there was no accident. The consumer has not had the tire inspected as of yet. The tire was an original part. The tire size is lt245/75r16, and dot # 28671ur bm05327-1. The tire was made in canada.

While driving on interstate, left rear tire tread separated, causing vehicle to veer back and forth into both lanes before regaining control of vehicle. This incident cause body damage to left rear quarter panel of vehicle. Tread was completely off tire with metal bands revealed. Nlm.

While driving 60 mph, tread separated from left rear tire. Firestone contacted. Firestone steeltex lt 245 75r16. Dot vn11b1a377. Original equipment for a 1997, GMC, Suburban.

Firestone tires lt245/75-r16-load range e------- tread separation occurred at approx. 50 miles per hour on a flyover from one freeway to another. The incident occured on a Sunday and the next day we went to a firestone factory store to have them check the tire and what if any remendy we could work out. The store manager said there was nothing they could do for us, but if we wanted to submit a claim for the damages to our vehicle that he would call and have me talk to there people. The result of the conversation was that they would send us so forms to fill out and return with the tire to tennessee at our expense. Also, during this time the manager was on the phone and also waiting for a phone call. Also, during this time he checked the air pressure on the other three tires three times and also rubbed his hand over the tread part of the tires. He finally said that the right front tire was failing and that we would not make it home on the tire and did not want us to leave without changing the right front tire in addition to replacing the right rear tire. We had them replace all four tires with michelin tires. Didn't mention it earlier ,but I did feel a vibration prior to thread separation. Please contact us as we feel uncomfortable with the attitude of firestone regarding our mishap. Phone no. (510)793-1939 thank you. (dot number: vn11bia097 tiresize: lt245/75).

Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: vehicle was vibrating before left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 55-60 mph with only the driver in a 1997, GMC, Suburban 2500; original equipment, lt 245/75r16ms; dot# vn1181a127. Vehicle received rear end body damages and firestone was notified. Tire was availabe for analysis. Tire stayed inflated, however 99% of the tread was gone.

Tire separated at 65 to 70 mph on I-75 in southern georgia. Tire remained inflated but threw off belt. Damage to vehicle was $1400. Specific damage: bent and tore lose rear heater and a/c lines which run parallel to rear wheel well. Destroyed rear heater /ac unit. Bent up wheel well sheetmetal. Bent and dinged & scratched exterior adjacent sheetmetal . ( dot number: none shown tire size: lt245/75r1 ).

Tread blew completely off the tire, leaving only the steel treads showing. (dot number: un11b1a469 tiresize: 245/75r16e).