Tire on front driver side was flatered sounded like a gunshot going off collapsed coil spring strut and suspension

- Calverton, NY, USA

Upon routine inspection of the tires, it was noted that there is a crack running around the circumfrance of all four tires where the tread meets the sidewall. This is on all four tires. Our dealer has recommended that we replace the tires before warm weather starts. We decided to investigate online to see if there was a recall on these tires. There is no recall, but there are numerous complaints listed for these Firestone affinity tires for tread separation. I feel there must be a manufacturing problem with these tires. Thank you for your help.

- Hamden, CT, USA

While driving 65 mph, right front tire blewout. Tire completely disintegrated. Contacted Firestone. Original equipment for 1999, Nissan, Altima. Firestone affinity, tire size P195/65R15.. dot number W2C6 aab 468.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

After noticing the tire was low in pressure I proceeded to a tire repair facility. After inspecting the tire and finding a small nail the repairman noticed a split on the inside of the tire where the belts are joined together. The repairman said he could not put the tire on the car due to safety reasons. I purchased a new tire to be on my way. After taking the tire to a general tire dealer it was determined that the defect was a factory process defect. I contacted general tire (file #75994) however the company would only agree to fund half of another tire. I did not want another tire. I am concerned that this defect may affect other tires, however, every tire would have to be removed from the mounting to inspect the inside of the tire. I would like general tire to refund my purchase price for the new tire I was forced to purchase due to the nature of the defect. (dot number: A3C63dv488 tiresize: P195/65R15)

- St Peters, MO, USA

P205/60R15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1999, Nissan, Altima SE with 22000 miles, vehicle bumped curb and rear right tire blewout. Firestone affinity tire, dot W1unaab438, 15 inch.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tires are warrantied for 80,000 miles. We have traveled less than 1/2 of that and the tires did not pass state inspection. When we contacted Firestone they had sent a memo to their dealers stating that after April 2000, the affinity original equipment tires would no longer be warranteed to 80,000 but only 50,000 miles. The affinity purchased in their stores would retain the 80,000 mile warranty. We as owners were never notified if we had we would have taken action prior to April! we also have a 98 Altima with the same tire problems at approximately the same milage point, for which I will fill a seperate report.( dot number: Tire size: P195/65R15 )

- Lyman, ME, USA

Replaced the two front tires because they would not hold air for any length of time, for no apparent reason. Now I have noticed cracks near the tread area that run circumferentialy around the tire. Tread depth still is good.( dot number: W1un tire size: P205/60R15 )

- Alpharetta, GA, USA