1995 Dodge Caravan Tires Problems

“Firestone , infiniti fr360, p20570r14. While driving at 5 MPH, the right rear tire completely separated. The blowout caused vehicle to do 180 degree turn to eluminating traffic. The consumer had to take the vehicle to bridgestone to replace the old firestone tire which had chuck of rubber in it.the cost of repairs were $241.24. Consumer fells firestone should reimburse them. Dealer has been contacted.”

“This tire blew dentical to recalled ones and only had 3k miles on it steel out of it - one section latex glove thick rubber on inside had wobbled since they put it on in april but they told me it was nothing to worry about.... Then it blew - they replaced it with another one like it when I took it in but I worry about the other one that is firestone bought at same time and even about this new one - are they safe if they dont blow or show signs of wobble like the other? …”

“On the 21st april 2000 while doing 70mph on the freeway leaving el paso we felt a thud under the car and then we veered to the left. I managed to keep the car under control and made it to the hard shoulder. I got out and inspected the car and the tread had come off my back/left tire and was scattered along the freeway. A police car arrived and escorted us to a firestone service centre in el paso where we had all four tires replaced. The damaged tire was replaced free of charge by the garage. It was a very frightening experience as my wife and I were travelling with our four children. …”

“Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 60 MPH tread on the right front passenger's side tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. Driver was the only person in the van and was not injured. Tire size p20570r15. Replacement tire on a Dodge, Caravan, mileage 16,000. Firestone was not contacted about tire. 1 other tire experienced blowout, the tread separation caused damage to the vehicle, 2 other tires did not fail, but were replaced because of bubbling.”

“While driving in heavy traffic, space saver spare tire fell out from under van, cable rusted through and broke; tire bounced up into air, went over rear vehicle, rolled around expressway, no crash.”