2003 Chevrolet Suburban Tires Problems

“We have a 2003 3/4 ton Suburban with approximately 42,000 miles. We purchased this vehicle brand new in january 2003. On the way home from charleston, sc on interstate 26 near the I-95 intersection the right rear tire came apart at highway speed. The tread separated from both sidewalls, and stayed intact. Air pressure was check on friday. The tread was inspected and no cut, tears or punctures were present. There were only 2 passengers with light luggage in the vehicle. The tire is manufactured by brigdestone. …”

“2003 Chevrolet k2500 Suburban with firestone steeltex lt245/75r16 tires. On friday june 10, 2005 the right front tire suddendly lost pressure while traveling on i95 at 65 MPH, at ambient temperature of 94 degrees: however, I noticed the loss of pressure before the tire went completely flat and was able to safely pull to the shoulder. Upon inspection I found no punctures. The inside side wall had a 1-1/2 crack where the tire began to separate. The tire had 68781 miles of tread wear with approximately another 10000 miles of tread life left. …”

“I recently purchased a 2003 chevy Suburban equiped with factory installed wrangler at 265/70/17 tires.while towing a boat in a snow squall,I lost all traction on an overpass resulting in the loss of the boat,motor and trailer upside down in a ditch.fortunately the vehicle and we survived,but the $15,000 boat was a total loss.also while backing down a boat ramp that was slippery,we almost ended up in the river as we slid most of the way down the ramp.after I exited the vehicle,it slid another 5 feet only stopping when it hit the sand at the water's edge.after putting large stones behind the…”

“Bought 4 bf goodrich long trail tires for 2003 1/2 ton chevy Suburban 4 wheel, in the first few days of use, tires edge(s) bite at high speeds 60-70 MPH creating lack of control in moderate winds, not only was car pushed in moderate wind but actually went out of control dangerously.”

“Dt: contact had firestione wilderness l/e tireson 2003 Suburban. On 5/30/05, going 70 MPH right rear inner sidewall blew out. Tire has 2,5000 miles on it. Maximum pressure was 34 PSI.tires had 39 PSI at the time of blowout. No vibration was noticed prior to blow out. No visible bulging in the tires. Contact stated that no other damage was present on tire, besides a verticle split through the tire from the rim through the tread. No problems with tires before and no other tires were damaged. Right rear tire.”