Tire Blowout Problems of Toyota 4Runner

I recently experienced a blowout of a tire still in like new condition. I maintain accurate air pressure at all times and check them often. I also had not damaged the tire in any way. No holes. No repairs. It was like new in every respect. I was traveling at the rated speed limit of 70mph on an interstate when at first I heard a noise and then felt vibrations, and then the back of vehicle swayed a little from side to side. I backed off the accelerator and pulled over off the road safely. I found that the tread section of the tire had torn away from the sidewall. And upon further examination I could clearly see why. The thickness of the rubber connecting the tread to the sidewall was less than a 1/4" thick on one side of the tire, while directly across 180 degrees on the other side it was closer to a half inch in thickness. The thinner portion of rubber on the one side was simply not thick enough, nor strong enough to hold the tire together at highway rotational speeds and it simply came apart. Walmart said they would replace the tire, but I am still very concerned now about the other 3 tires on my SUV purchased at the same time as this defective tire. ***added: I tried calling NHTSA and the person who answered the phone was very controlling, unpleasant, rude, and hung up when I told them they were not listening to what I said. She insisted I use a printer or go get one, or run to the library and jump through a bunch of hoops for them. I told her that will not be happening. This website should be run correctly so we the people can put the correct information into it rather than be told to put incorrect information into it. I tried typing in the correct brand and tire series, and this website will only accept the incorrect information which makes no sense, but it is government after all and that means incompetent and authoritarian even when wrong and rude! a disservice to citizens. Correct tire for this complaint: antares smt a7, and not comfort a5.

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Driving 45 mph (speed limit) on dry pavement, outside temperature 80 degrees fahrenheit. Left side front bridgestone dueler ht 684 ii 265/65r17 110s tire sidewall completely separated from tire, remainder of tire blew out without warning signs and blowout caused extensive damage to front of 2008 Toyota 4runner sr5, blew entire front bumper off vehicle. Damage estimate is not yet in. This occurred may 2, 2012. On October 13, 2011, right front dueler ht ii 265/65r17 110s tire blew on wet roads, vehicle damaged over $14,000. 00 covered by geico insurance. Insurance will not cover this incident because vehicle was loaned to driver not authorized by my amica insurance policy. Police reports state mechanical failure on both incidents. Still have two more of same tire on rear.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota 4runner equipped with dunlop grand trek 8320 tires. Tire size: 256/65/r17, dot; eu7y-2kar3907. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the right passenger side tire blew out. The tire manufacturer replaced the tire. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,347 and the current mileage was 132,000.

2006 Toyota 4runner. Consumer writes regarding tires the consumer stated as he was driving, he heard a loud pop sound come from the vehicle. He exited the vehicle, but did not see anything wrong. Later, a light illuminated on the dash board alerting the consumer of low tire pressure. Soon after, the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the left rear tire. The consumer stated the tire should have been replaced under bridgestone's warranty.

Hello, I was involved in an auto accident over this weekend due to a defective tire. The tire blew for no apparent reason causing me to lose control of the vehicle and smashing into a cement concrete divider. The tire is a goodyear wrangler rt/s. I did some research on the internet and found many many many others with the same tires have had the same or similar issues with the tires blowing or tread separating from the tire. Please do all you can to prevent these tires from killing anyone. Thank you, truc nguyen below is just a few complaints I found while doing my research for your review. These tires are defective and the public should be warned! cheryl of taxarkana TX (3/10/04): my husband was driving my new car, a 2002 isuzu axiom. The tire blew from the sidewall and he lost control of the vehicle and hit the center wall under an overpass. Did about $6,000 in damage. The policeman who did the report said tire defect. The general manager from m&m goodyear said, tire defect. Several of goodyear competitors (cooper tire CO. ) said tire was a defect. Charles of southside al (3/8/04): bought new set of replacement goodyear wrangle rt/s tires 02/22/04. 527 miles later on 03/03/04 the right rear tire blows out causing me to leave the road with minor damage. Sears finally replaces the tire 3 days later due to not being in stock. This was last Saturday. This morning another tire blows out on the front left side (now only 686 miles). This time no wreck but the rim is damaged. Bernard of north little rock ar (7/9/01): I had an incident where my tire blew out in a curve and forced me to have to drive across a median drainage ditch. I am not trying to bring on some major law suit, I just want to know who do I talk to to get my expenditure recouped with a major incident. I don't have any major injuries, and I am only looking to get my truck put back in proper working condition.

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The side of a dunlop at20 tire blew out. Almost half of the side wall came away from the tread. Replaced the tire. Luckly I was pulling up to a light shortly after exiting the interstate.

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While driving at 120 kmph, the front driver side tire blew. The consumer managed to pull over and changed the tire. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Dunlop#26560r16 dot#db72a16 .

The right rear tire blew out. It was discovered the tire contained a 3 inch gash without being puncture.

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Right rear (passenger side) tire "let go" while driving down the interstate south of pueblo, CO. The tire did not blow out. Tread separation was the outer side of the tread and sidewall. Tire failure was not caused by low air pressure as all had been checked that morning (34lbs). No nails or other punctures were observed by me or the dealer. This tire failed because it was faulty. The local firestone rep assumes no responsibility for the product failure. All 4 tires were new and had about 30,000mi on them. (dot number: w272wl1499 tiresize: p265/70r18).

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Model, size and dot # da72c44 while driving 35 mph left front tire had a blowout, original equipment on a 2000, Toyota, 4 runner. The customer lost control of the vehicle when the tire blew up, and the driver side air bag failed to deploy.

Pe00 020; vehicle was parked and front right tire blewout. When he changed tires there was one and half inch tear located in the inner side of tire. Tire firestone wilderness#at, p22575r15. Firestone was notified. One of the two firestone dealers stated that the tire was damaged due to incorrect pressure used and the second dealer claimed it to be due to road hazard.

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The original bridgestone/firestone front passenger side tire experienced a blowout while driving (225/75r15 dot w2hh awb). Nlm.

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The firestone wilderness at (p225/75/r15) tire blew out with holes in three places between the tread and sidewall.

Right rear tire blew/disintegrated on interstate westbound from a las vegas event. Remaining tires seem to have an odd wear pattern even though tire pressures are kept at 30psi( dot number: wzhh-awb tire size: p225/75r15 ).

Consumer states vehicle experienced a tire blowout, no specific tire information given. One month after having the vehicle, a tire blew, with holes throughout it, as if someone had shot it, clearly it was a defective tire to begin with. When the dealership was notified they refused to replace the tires . The consumer was very dissatisfied with thompson dealership in how they have chosen to handle matters. Consumer is requesting immediate attention concerning matter. Briefly read other incidents occurred with in the purchasing of the vehicle. The brakes had to be replaced with only 35,000 miles on the vehicle, the sun visor fell off.

Both failures were blowouts while traveling on interstate highways at approx. 75 miles per hour. The first failure in 1998 was in the early evening on interstate 45 in houston texas. The left tire blew with no warning. The tread seperated and the tire was totally destroyed. A new tire was installed. The second failure was on interstate 285 in atlanta GA. Again the tire failed instantaneously and had to be replaced. The two remaining tires are in need of replacement with 49000 + miles. One of the two tires that were installed are still on the car. It is on the front. Ever since they were installed the vehicle has had a vibration. One of the original tires is still on the vehicle and the spare is in use. I will have to replace the original soon. If you have any desire to see it you must respond soon. ( dot number: tire size: p265/70r16 ).

Tire blowout -- tire was destroyed( dot number: w2hhawb487 tire size: p225/75r15 ).

Driver was exiting a freeway off ramp and lost comtrol of the truck after the front tire blew out on a curve doing 30mph. ( dot number: n/a tire size: 225 75r/14 ).

Two blowouts on front tires, replaced with goodyear tires, I would like for these wilderness at ii tires investigated for possible recall( dot number: ).

Firestone tire blew out on freeway.

The front right tire blew while driving on the freeway. ( goodyear wrangler p265/70r16 ).