1994 Chevrolet C1500 Tires Problems

“Driving eastbound I-10 in redlands, ca about 0930, I began to feel a slight pulling to the right and vibration in the steering. I thought a balancing weight might have fallen off. I was going about 65 MPH in the #3 lane and began to move in to the #2 lane to exit the freeway at 6th st to check the problem. When the front left tire tire went over the protruding reflective markers between the #3 and #2 lane, I thought a front tire had blown. The vehicle lost control followed by loud banging. I regained control and pulled over to the right shoulder. …”

“In september 1998 I purchased two firestone fr410 replacement tires for my truck. In july 1999 I purchased two more of these tires to provide a complete set of the same tires for my truck. In july 2000 I replaced two of the firestone tires due to internally separating tread. In september 2000 I replaced a third firestone tire due to internally separating tread. All of these tires were properly inflated per Chevrolet's instructions. All of these tires failed well before the 50,000 mile warranty and well before tread wear indicators suggested they be replaced. …”

“Firestone wide track baja tires are developing cracks all around the tread area near casings of the tire. Spare tire is not a firestone. Tires are not originial equipment. Tires are on a 1994, Chevrolet, C1500. Size p235/75r15 with 40,922 miles. The DOT code is vdhl.”

“The contact stated the rear driver side tire blew out while traveling 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop to have the tire replaced. The mechanic stated that many customers had the same type of blowout. Updated 11/3/2006 - when the tire blewout it damaged the left side of the vehicle.”