Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (nine problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
The tires were disintegrating and caused the vehicle to ride extremely rough and choppy. The tires felt less smooth. Firestone admitted that the tires felt choppy and refused replacement. The problem worsened as time went on. Read details...
I bought this tire from a firestone company. I was driving on the I-60 east coming from work. All of a sudden I heard a loud noise and immediately my car started to shake violently. It went out of control, stirred to the left and hit the highway separator (a concrete road block). Read details...
I had been traveling at highway speeds for five hours when the side wall of the tire blew out. Goodyear has examined the tire and found no external cause for the blowout. I have photos of the defective tire and can e-mail them to you if you want. Allison@bdaniels. Com. Read details...