1995 GMC Suburban Tires Problems

“Tire: 265/70R16. New tire, bought less than 20 days earlier. Hit minor pothole on LA Hwy 1019, northbound on July 8, 2021. Immediately noticed a vibration originating from rt front area of Suburban. Speed limit on highway was 45 mph; I was driving at the required limit. Took vehicle to my tire man July 9, 2021. He explained that damage to tire was slipped belt, not the result of a thrown wheel weight. I had to replace a new tire with less than 100 miles on the tire. $190.”

“265/70/R16. Cruising down Interstate around Des Moines, Iowa at 65 mph. Hot day July 2021. Heard muffled pop noise. Few seconds later, suburban began to shake and vibrate violently. Approaching uncontrollable. Pulled off road onto side street. Noted bulge on top of tire. Located a Goodyear tire store in Ames, Iowa. Tire man identified the problem, ordered a new tire (Hankook brand). We spent unintended night nearby in hotel, had tire changed out at Goodyear Tire store, all other tires were inspected by qualified technicians, given a clean bill of health, and we continued on. …”

“I have steeltex at lt245/75 r16 tires on my 95 Suburban. Tires purchased in 2001. Passenger front blew out 2/20/04 while traveling on hwy 10 traveling about 65 MPH. I have heard about a recall. What forms do I need to complete to get a refund/ exchange of all tires?”

“Purchased 4 replacement tires for Gmc Suburban on december 1999 - firestone steeltex r4s (outline white letter). All made in canada. Lots: 30359 ex bm14480-3. At 65 MPH the truck shimmied terribly. I returned the vehicle on 5 occasions; for wheel balancing and replacement tires, the last time being 9/27/00. The problem persists. Through many years of experience, I am certain there is a tire problem, rather than vehicle. …”

“While driving on the freeway at about 65  70 MPH, the tread separated from the sidewalls of the tire. In a matter of about 15 seconds we were riding on the rim. Because it was a rear tire, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull to the side. Had it been a front tire, I doubt that would have been the case. We were headed out on a trip and I had checked the tire only 15 minutes before. Everything looked fine. I have photos of the tire and have saved it and the others from the vehicle. (DOT number: vn11b1b 33)”