1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Tires Problems

“Firestone steeltex radial lt225/75r16. Inside right rear dual on our 31 ' 97 Winnebago vibrated for about 3 seconds at highway speed and then a loud noise (tread came off and I could see traffic behind me avoiding the tread). The tire still had air in it, but all tread had come off. My wife and I are extremely concerned this experience could happen again with much worst consequences. The tread ripped a volley ball size hole in the wheel well just under the hot water heater.”

“My family and I were travelling in our 1997 Winnebago Minnie Winnie class c rv at approx. 55 MPH on rt. 44 in middleborough, ma when the left front tire blew and the rv immediately pulled left toward oncoming traffic. I was able to pull back to the right and safely pull over. Upon investigating the issue, the tread on the tire had completely separated from the tire. All that was left was the sidewall. The tire is a firestone steeltex radial r4s, size lt225/75r16. We purchased the rv in october 2004 and this was only our second trip in it (first in 2005). …”

“Purchased one owner 1997 29 ft. Used class c Winnebago motorhome privately from elderly couple (30,000 miles) previously serviced by dealer, last april. We have used this vehilcle 2000 miles this year. Approximately two miles after getting on the highway, tread and outer belt seperated without warning to steel belt at inside corner 3 inches wide x 1/4 to 1/3 circumference from firestone steeltex r4s load range e tire on passenger rear at 58 MPH along smooth route 95, mystic, ct, dry, sunny 75 degree day with family and dog aboard, underweight. Causing a severe vibration. …”

“We have a 1997 Minnie Winnie motorhome with firestone steeltex radial tires r4s lt225/75r16 m/s. One of the rear dually tires blew on a trip with less than 18,000 miles. We replaced the tire and didn't think much about it until we took another trip and one of the dually tires on the other side blew out causing some damage. I do have pictures of the second blowout, not sure on the first. We were not on the road long when the second blowout occured and had inspected, and checked the pressure before our departure. …”

“The contact stated while driving 45 MPH the rear passenger inside tire blew out due to tread separation. The tire was made by firestone, tire line 22575r16. The dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.”