Eight problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and tire was making a bumping noise outside of vehicle. She drove vehicle home and parked it and air came out of tire. Dealership was aware of problem.
Was experiencing vibration in the front end of the truck. Took truck to dealer and they looked at it. They said that the reason for the vibration was the tires were out of round and that the "left outer wheel bushin" that is associated with the rack was excessively worn. They estimated that it would be $1300 to replace the entire rack since Toyota does not sell the individual bushing, nor does it have a procedure to replace the bushing if an after market one is available. The truck was under warranty at the time but Toyota quality care denied the claim because the bushing wear was deemed "noraml wear and tear". Because I would ahve to pay for the cost the dealer said that I should be able to drive with the rack the way it is "for awhile??!".
The right front tire on the inside tire wall had a separation on it causing it to deflate. The vehicle had not been driven and there were no signs of foul play. I have put on the spare which is the same brand and type as the others on the vehicle. ( dot number: 102s tire size: p225/75r15 ).
Right-front tire: one block of tread is about 1/4 inch higher than rest. Produces 'whomp - whomp' noise when driven. Two rear tires are worn out in center part of treads as though driven over-inflated. Not true. Straight edge laid across shows heavy wear in center. Tread expansion at speed?? this size and Toyota not mentioned in recall. Are you checking?( dot number: w2hhawa417 tire size: p225/75r15 ).
Entire truck vibrates starting at 55 mph and the tires are unable to be balanced properly. Please investigate and recall these tires because they are a hazard to drive. I always inflate the tires to the manufacturers recommendation. Toyota referred me to firestone and they said my tires are not part of the recall, even though tires can't be balanced properly. ( dot number: w2hyama487 tire size: p215/70r14 ).
Balding tires. Dotp19575r14 goodyear "invicta. ".
Rear left tire separated while on the highway. The side of the tire came off. (tiresize: p265/75r15).
Pe-00-020; tire size 215/70r14, dot # 21570r14awa with 8052 miles, original equipment on Toyota Tacoma. Consumer was driving at approximately 20-25mph when he heard a loud noise , noticed that left rear tire had exploded. Consumer pulled over to change tire. Took tire to tire shop, and was told tire just exploded, and cause was unknown. The customer paid and replaced all 4 tires. Firestone was willing to pay 60% only for one tire.