1993 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

“Dunlop light truck tires lt 235-75r15 radial rover at first problem was a tire blister that caused an uneven tire wear problem. I brought the tire back to the tire store, where I purchased said tires, and was told that it was a road hazard that caused the failure. No warranty coverage on the tire, even though I had put less than 50% wear on tire. On june 13, 2004, while returning frim a trip down to long beach, heading north bound on interstate 5 in california I experienced a complete tire failure of the left rear tire. …”

“I recently purchased ( nov 2002) four (4) brand new yks radial a/t lt235/75r15 tires. On jan 02,2003 at approx. 1515 hrs- interstate 40, asheville, nc. I was going east at approx. 65-70 MPH when the left rear tire blow out, causing my 1993 Ford Explorer to quick turn to the right side of the road nearly missing other cars in the lane. I did not apply the brakes or try to control the truck,but let it move the way it wanted. If I had tied to control the truck, I feel that I would have rolled the truck. After getting the truck stopped, I was surprised to see the tire damage. …”

“Michelin ltx m/s xl p235/75r-15 on 93 Explorer xl. Tires are 5 yrs old with less than 5000 miles. Series of sidewall cracks about 8 long appeared in front right tire, approx 5/8 from rim, with the longest crack about 4 long and 0.11 deep. No failure yet, and the americas tire dealer says the cracks are not a problem, but the number of complaints of sidewall cracking and blowouts in michelin tires concerns us.”

“I experienced two different tire failures within 2 weeks of each other, september 1998. First time, I was aware of vibration front pass. Side. Tread was separating; replaced tire. Two weeks later, thought I had flat on driver's side rear tire. Tread separated while moving. Flapping tread damaged the wheel well liner (black piece). Replaced tire and trim.”

“These tire are on recall. I've had only two replaced by firestone and I'm waiting for the other two. I'm losing business because I can not afford to take the chance of when will my tires explode. I transport my 1 1/2 year old grandson back & forth to day care. I do not want him to be a statistic.( DOT number: vdhl tire size: 235/70/r15 )”