The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The vehicle has cooper mesa A/P tires, size P225/70/R16 (na). While driving approximately 70 mph, the front passenger side tire completely blew out, which almost caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. She safely maneuvered off the side of the road and noticed that the entire exterior sidewall was shredded. The interior and tread on the tire was in good condition. Prior to operating the vehicle, the tire pressure was normal. The dealer from where the tires were purchased stated that they were safe because there was no recall. The failure and current mileages were 158,000.

- Hallendale, FL, USA

I have had three kelly safari tires,235-70-16, split in the sidewall, these three tires have split in the last 9 months.

- Hudson, MI, USA

Last summer (2000) my family and I were driving from merced, ca to santa cruz, ca for vacation. The temps were around 100 degrees. I have a 1997 F-150 XLT extended cab with wilderness ht tires and approximately 22,000 miles. The right rear tire sidewall separated from the tread and blewout. I purchased another wilderness ht tire in santa cruz for a replacement. This was about one month before the recall of the Wilderness AT tires. This year during the same trip and same conditions and about 27,000 miles on the same truck we arrived in santa cruz and I noticed the right rear tire had a large chunk of tread missing and the steel belt was exposed. This was along the side of the tire near the sidewall. I examine the left rear tire and noticed a crack forming in the same area. I had placed the new tire purchased in 2000 on the front of the truck with the spare and the tires on the back were original equipment tires. I still have the tires and photographs of the separation. (dot number: W208 tiresize: P235/70R16)

- Merced, CA, USA

While driving, passenger rear Goodyear Wrangler ap tire P255/70R16 dot pdcuf8wr416 exploded from inner and outer sidewall, consumer replaced all 4 tires, the remaining tires still had good tread depth remaining.

- Alsip, IL, USA

The Firestone wilderness ht P235/70R16 tires experienced blisters on the sidewall, which caused vibration while driving.

- Booneville, MS, USA

Original equipment on a 1997, F150, P235/75R16 size. Tread is starting to crack along the sidewall.

- Eupora, MS, USA

Sidewall seperation after approximately 1,000 miles. Purchased from mobile/Firestone; US2 service center; 1301 E cloverland drive; ironwood, mi 49938 (906-932-0700). Tire replaced free of charge.( dot number: Tire size: 255/70/R16 )

- Ramsay, MI, USA

Consumer was checking vehicle in front of his home and noticed that steel belt was coming from the tire. Also, steel belts were comimng from other two at 34,000 miles. They were Firestone wilderness tires #ht10S #P23570R16. All four tires were replaced. Dot #W208ipt236, all four tires experienced sidewall separation.

- Killeen, TX, USA

Tire sidewall plugged by dealership unknowingly by consumer, which resulted in loss of air. Mjs

- Massillon, OH, USA

Firestone tires sidewalls cracked.

- Kerrville, TX, USA