Tire Sidewall problems of the 2007 Subaru Impreza

We were driving on highway 14 at about 9 pm when we heard (and felt) a loud bang and then felt the noticeable bumpiness of a flat tire. We pulled over to the side to find the front passenger side tire flat, which we proceeded to change with the spare that was supplied with the car. The car is a 2007 Subaru Impreza and is actually a loaner from the dealer since my car is in the shop, being repaired for the same problem for the 8th time in 2 years (separate complaint). Upon inspecting the tire the next day, it's evident that it is a blowout as it has a 4 inch slit in the sidewall and there was nothing in the road that we drove over. I have not had the tire replaced yet but the dealer is asserting that I am responsible for the tire, even though it's not my car. They did, however, offer to sell me the tire at their cost with free installation. I plan on keeping the tire when I do get it replaced, since I'm paying for it. I will be contacting bridgestone headquarters and Subaru headquarters in new jersey about this incident. Tire is a bridgestone potenza re 92a, size p205/55r16 89v dot em8k jll2407.

Bad tire this letter was sent to bridgestone tire company on 8/07/2007 and made calls to the company on Aug 7,8 2007 consumer affairs at 1-800-367-3872 in chicago,IL. I had talk with a representative and was given a case #1097787,and then talk with another representative on Aug 8. The second representative called the store in terrell texas. My son has a new 2007 Subaru Impreza with bridgestone tires. The car is only 3 months old and has less than 5000 miles on the car. One of the tires has a bubble on the side wall. He went to a service center and was told to take the car back to the auto dealer. Firestone dealer don't want to adjust the tire. Dealer are just giving my son the run around. You guys need to replace bubble tire with a new tire. It's not the dealer responsibility to adjust the tire! it is the tire manufacturer responsibility. Tire dealers are just trying to pass the buck. I want that tire replace. Psi: I want this tire taken care of ASAP before the tire blows out and causes an accident. Bridgestone will be held responsible for any accident!!!!!contract me or my son Wednesday 8/8/2007. My next step is to go to the media. They would just have a field day with tires that have bubbles on the side wall. Just think about a few years ago.