1999 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Tires Problems

“Lost 3 akuret lct 225/75/16 tires in one round trip of approx 156 miles. Trip to destination was 8/12/15, return trip was 8/14/15. The tires were on a 1999 Winnebago Minnie Winnie dl motor home we purchased used. The previous owner stated the tires were put on about 2 years ago. The tires appeared to be barely used with more than 95% or more tread. The unit had sat unused for nearly 2 years. We checked tire pressures immediately upon purchase and took the rig directly to a local service station to bring the pressures up to 70 PSI front and 80 PSI rear. …”

“Two firestone steeltex r4s blew out within 2 hours of each other,one on an inside rear dual and one on the other side outside dual, on my winnibago motor home which was bought new in 1999. Milage at time of blowout 28000. Damage $1500 plus tires etc. If tires were on front a major accident would have occured. Firestone said tires were over inflated impossible!!!”

“While the vehicle was parked the driver rear driver tire tread separated from the sidewall. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The consumer stated that he no longer feels safe with firestone tires.”

“Passenger rear tire tread separated from the sidewall. Consumer took the tire to a firestone garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. Consumer purchased a new tire consumer would like a credit towards new tire when needed.”

“While driving 65 MPH, the right inside duller tire tread separated, with two adult in a Winnebago Minnie Winnie 1999 rv. (original equipment, tire size lt 225/75r16 and the DOT # vd1l1xd049) the tire remained inflated during this incident. Firestone was not notified.”