Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Six problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2003

Rollover in Toyota 4 runner - 1997.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2002

While driving at 65 mph the right rear tire tread completely seperated (not original tires on a 97 Toyota 4 runner 225/75r15 awhhjh410600). Ts.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2000

Tires have blown out 3 times with peeling tires, 7-5-00, 7-28-00, 7-29-00, bridgestone dueler h/t. (p265/70r16) tires have been replaced.

4 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2000

The sidewalls completely separated from the tread while operating the vehicle. No warning of any problem with the tires prior to the event. No prior damage to the tire. The tire came apart instantly. ( dot number: w2hh tire size: p225 75r15 ).

5 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 09/14/1997

Firestone wilderness at tire (p225 75 r15) experienced tread separation.

6 Tire Tread/belt problem

Toyota, 4 runner equipped with firestone, wilderness/at tires, size p225r7515. Has experienced a tread separation while traveling at 55 mph. Firestone has not been contacted.


Other Tire related problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Tire problems
10
Tire Tread/belt problems
6
Tire Blowout problems
3


Safety Ratings of 4Runner Cars
Fuel Economy of 4Runner Vehicles
4Runner Service Bulletins
4Runner Safety Recalls
4Runner Defect Investigations