2008 Ford F-350 SD Tires Problems

“I purchased a 2008 Ford f-350 p/u truck with the original continental/contitrac tires (lt275/70r18 125/122s). They only have approx. 31k miles on them and the tread showing signs of separation as outlined in a recall dated march 11, 2011. There have been no accidents, and that is what I am trying to avoid. I have contacted the manufacturer and it does not appear that they will be helpful in resolving this matter. Please help!”

“I had a continental contitrac lt 245/75r17 121/118s tire which developed 5 cracks in side of tread. While driving f350 truck, one crack totally separated causing instant deflation of front driver side tire. Tire had approximately 21,000 miles on it and was original equipment when I purchase truck new in feb 2008.”

“Rt read tire inner belt broke cause dangerous shimmy in the read end of my pick up. Rt front tire is showing signs of splitting from the sidewall as well as the lf read tire. Tires have 12, 038 miles on them. Continental refuses to replace them because the DOT #'s do not match their recall even though the tires are exhibiting the same malfunctions. My truck has been inoperable for almost 3 weeks now and I need those tires replaced! These DOT numbers need to be added to the recall: p515 1vub 4707 p515 1vub 4607 p515 1v3b 0807”

“I was driving a f-f350 sd crew cab pickup truck with a truck shell top approximately 65 MPH when the left rear tire tread began to separate from the tire cord, resulting in the tread thrashing (approximately 6 revolutions) the interior and exterior of the left rear quarter panel causing extreme body damage to the wheel well, bumper, upper truck shell sliding window. This was a very violent explosion when the tread finally separated and flew off the tire cord. I then stopped the vehicle, assessed the problem, retrieved the tire tread which remained intact, also in one piece...! …”

“1. On july 8th 2009 while returning home from texas at the posted speed we experienced a vibration. I checked the instrument panel for any problems such as the low tire indicator light. Seconds after the right side rear tire exploded and pulled the truck violently to the right as I fought to control the truck and bring it to a stop. The tread had separated from the tire and caused extensive damage to right quarter panel as well as the exhaust. We returned the truck to the dealer and they repaired the damage and replaced the continental tire. …”