Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

While driving left rear tire tread separated and damaged the rear fender of the vehicle. Firestone wilderness at ii tire.

While driving 75 mph tread on right rear tire completely separated, tire size p26570r16, tire mileage 46,000, original manufactured equipment on a Toyota, 4 runner, 1999.

While driving about 60 mph the vehicle started vibrating in an uncontrolable way. Then, while driving on road tire exploded due to tread separation. Firestone wilderness at tire, p225/75r15, dot number w2hhawb259.

While driving consumer could hear a lot of noise coming from front. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and found out that tires were experiencing tread separation. Tire size p225/75r15ms, dot w2hhawb048.

While driving, right rear firestone wilderness at tire p225/75r15 experienced tread separation, tires were original equipment, dot w2hhawb487.

Pe 00 020/ tire tread separation: vehicle was inspected by goodyear center and informed that three of the tires showed sign of tread separation on a 1998 Toyota, 4 runner; original equipment, p225/75r15, dot# w2hhawb048 & w2hhawbo38(two). Firstone notified and informed consumer that tires were not cover under recall. Tires were available for analysis.

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling on highway and tire tread was wearing off also, there were stress marks and bumps around the tires. Consumer contacted firestone. The vehicle skids when brake is applied. Tires are unevenly wearing and rides pumpy.

While driving at 70mph rear passenger side tire's tread separated from tire. Tire has been replaced with same type.

The tire tread peeled off the tire. I have had blow outs before, but have never seen anything like this. Firestone did not hesitate to replace it. They did so under their road hazard claim. The tread on the tire was excellent, was properly inflated and maintained. I did not hit any objects on the highway and firestone found no foreign objects inside the tire when they broke it down. I can't and won't wait for any settlements as tire safety is more important then the engine under the hood. I will have these replaced but not with firestone tires. Can you offer me any advice as how to proceed? I have also reported this to Toyota through their customer relations assistance line. Thanks. ( dot number: tire size: p225/75r15 ).

All four tires were replaced with wilderness at iii 31x10. 50r-15 tires which have the same rough ride as the original equipment 265/75r-15 wilderness tires. The firestone dealer rep said that it was normal for those tires to ride that rough. They ride as if the tires have bulges on them yet they do not. I have owned other brands of off road tires with simular designed tread and they did not ride near as rough as these do. I am concerned as to whether these tires may also be defective as are the others that have been in the news lately. The dot numbers are as follows vd60 aw4. Thank you for attention. ( dot number: not avail. Tire size: 265/75-15 ).

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 60 mph on highway and she heard a noise on right rear passenger's side. Tire blew out without evidence of any road hazard. Firestone wilderness #at, p225/75 r15, and dot # w2hhawb038.

Concerned about recent tire tread seperation at normal driving speeds. Coworker experienced failure of same tire installed on her vehicle. I am deeply concerned for my family and loved ones due to the recent disclosure of the tread safety problem and the replacement of tires in other countries. ( dot number: w2hhawb tire size: p225/75r15 ).