Consumer Safety Complaints

Incident date: Jun 12, 2025

These Continental ExtremeContact Sport 205/50ZR15 tire sidewalls failed instantly with FULL tread separation with NO warning at 70mph in dense traffic on Rt. 95 while driving an unmodified, open-top NA Miata with 105hp. In 35 years and 1,000,000+ miles of driving, I have never experienced a tire failure like this. As both a classic car and motorcycle enthusiast, I am fanatical about monitoring ti... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4 equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: Grand Trek PT20, Tire Size: 225/60/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the rear driver’s side tire. Upon inspecting the vehicle the following morning, the contact bec... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4 equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: Grand Trek PT20, Tire Size: 225/60/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the rear driver’s side tire. Upon inspecting the vehicle the following morning, the contact bec... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

split developed in tread area, unknown date, recently observed

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

split developed in tread area, unknown date, recently observed

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

Tire size was not correct. Actual was lt265/70r17 Rating 121/118S Just had two tires installed on the rear of the said truck. While pulling 5 ton bumper pull trailer, the amount of sidewall flex on these tires made it dangerous to drive. The amount of reverse track, which I don't know how to explain other than when you turn left the back of the vehicle will actually swing out (in the case of a l... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

Tire size was not correct. Actual was lt265/70r17 Rating 121/118S Just had two tires installed on the rear of the said truck. While pulling 5 ton bumper pull trailer, the amount of sidewall flex on these tires made it dangerous to drive. The amount of reverse track, which I don't know how to explain other than when you turn left the back of the vehicle will actually swing out (in the case of a l... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2025

p 215/65 R16 98H SL BSW. date of Manufacture 0919. Made in Canada. What happened the car four tires became a hazard to drive after 6 years from installing the tire . The problem is the deterioation of the rubber was unknowable only by experts. Furthermore, I did not consider my experience enough so I had to confirm it with local shops belle tire and a small local shop . However, In my experience ... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2025

p 215/65 R16 98H SL BSW. date of Manufacture 0919. Made in Canada. What happened the car four tires became a hazard to drive after 6 years from installing the tire . The problem is the deterioation of the rubber was unknowable only by experts. Furthermore, I did not consider my experience enough so I had to confirm it with local shops belle tire and a small local shop . However, In my experience ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2025

Goodyear Wrangler Trail Runner AT LT275/65R20 126/123S I had been traveling at 55 mph when I started noticing a vibration in the steering wheel and front wheels. It started getting a little more noticeable, so I pulled over and checked out the front tires. I checked the lug nuts, looking for missing wheel balance weights, and checked the tires for any bulges. Everything seemed to be ok. Star... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2025

Goodyear Wrangler Trail Runner AT LT275/65R20 126/123S I had been traveling at 55 mph when I started noticing a vibration in the steering wheel and front wheels. It started getting a little more noticeable, so I pulled over and checked out the front tires. I checked the lug nuts, looking for missing wheel balance weights, and checked the tires for any bulges. Everything seemed to be ok. Star... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

LT275/65R20 While driving Westbound on I87/US64/US264 at the on ramp of US64 business at highway speeds, the driver’s side rear tire tread de-laminated from the belts of the tire. Observed the entire tread airborne in rear view mirror. Pulled over to shoulder and observed for damage to other vehicles, no vehicle was hit but drivers did have to make evasive maneuvers to avoid debris. Tire remain... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

LT275/65R20 While driving Westbound on I87/US64/US264 at the on ramp of US64 business at highway speeds, the driver’s side rear tire tread de-laminated from the belts of the tire. Observed the entire tread airborne in rear view mirror. Pulled over to shoulder and observed for damage to other vehicles, no vehicle was hit but drivers did have to make evasive maneuvers to avoid debris. Tire remain... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400, equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Majesty Solus, Tire Size: 245/40/ZR19, DOT Number: 1Y07TYCJ9. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that tread on the front tires were blistering. The cause of the failure had not yet been determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400, equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Majesty Solus, Tire Size: 245/40/ZR19, DOT Number: 1Y07TYCJ9. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that tread on the front tires were blistering. The cause of the failure had not yet been determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

Owned car for only a week with 470 miles on odometer. At appromately 10am CST on June 26 while on an exit ramp the tire sidewall failed catastrophically causing extraneous damage to fender well liner and molding. Car was stopped immediately as emergency services police and towbtruck were called. Weather was clear and there was np obstructions on the road. There was also no indication of low tire p... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

Owned car for only a week with 470 miles on odometer. At appromately 10am CST on June 26 while on an exit ramp the tire sidewall failed catastrophically causing extraneous damage to fender well liner and molding. Car was stopped immediately as emergency services police and towbtruck were called. Weather was clear and there was np obstructions on the road. There was also no indication of low tire p... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2025

All 4 tires showed the belts/cords in several places. Tire size: 235/45R18 . We took our car to our Lexus dealer for the 30,000 mile inspection and service. This car had the original manufacturer installed tires, with the tread wear showed that all 4 tires had more mileage remaining. The Lexus mechanic took photos of all is work, which included photos of the belts/cords actually visible in mu... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2025

All 4 tires showed the belts/cords in several places. Tire size: 235/45R18 . We took our car to our Lexus dealer for the 30,000 mile inspection and service. This car had the original manufacturer installed tires, with the tread wear showed that all 4 tires had more mileage remaining. The Lexus mechanic took photos of all is work, which included photos of the belts/cords actually visible in mu... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the message "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault" was displayed for the rear passenger's side tire; however, the tire air pressure appeared to be normal upon inspection. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was i... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2025

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Crash

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Assist feature steered the vehicle to the left while the vehicle was driving inside the lane. The Lane Keep Assist warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle also experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2025

Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard tire rotation, I began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration (flutter) at highway speeds (55–65+ mph) and during braking. The issue started immediately after rotation and has not gone away, even after returning the tires to their original positions. The dealer replac... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2025

Component: Tire – Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 P265/70R17 Vehicle: 2023 Toyota 4Runner (approx. 25,000 miles) After a standard tire rotation, I began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration (flutter) at highway speeds (55–65+ mph) and during braking. The issue started immediately after rotation and has not gone away, even after returning the tires to their original positions. The dealer replac... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

P265/60/R20. All wheels are worn severely on outer wheels. One wheel is so severely worn on outer edge it’s into the secondary rubber and I was told it wasn’t safe to drive… Dealership said that it wasn’t safe to drive long distances that it could blow apart… as of know no one had admitted fault and they expect me to cover costs. Truck is 2023 with 19,500 miles on it. Pictures show the w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

P265/60/R20. All wheels are worn severely on outer wheels. One wheel is so severely worn on outer edge it’s into the secondary rubber and I was told it wasn’t safe to drive… Dealership said that it wasn’t safe to drive long distances that it could blow apart… as of know no one had admitted fault and they expect me to cover costs. Truck is 2023 with 19,500 miles on it. Pictures show the w... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2025

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Incident date: Jun 4, 2025

My vehicle started shimmying at 55 MPH up to 70 MPH. My repair show told me that two of the tire walls are flattening out and it's dangerous to drive.

Incident date: Jun 4, 2025

My vehicle started shimmying at 55 MPH up to 70 MPH. My repair show told me that two of the tire walls are flattening out and it's dangerous to drive.

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450 Convertible equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact GX SSR, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: 16YOF989F4623. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bumpy road surface, the front driver's side tire experienced a blowout several times, requiring the vehicle to be towed to the dealer, where the front driver's sid... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E450 Convertible equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact GX SSR, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: 16YOF989F4623. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bumpy road surface, the front driver's side tire experienced a blowout several times, requiring the vehicle to be towed to the dealer, where the front driver's sid... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Motorcycle equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tires Line: Scorpion Trail II, Tires Size: 150/70/R18 , DOT Number: EBZMX032. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24T011000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact had filled out and submitted a recall remedy form... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Motorcycle equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tires Line: Scorpion Trail II, Tires Size: 150/70/R18 , DOT Number: EBZMX032. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24T011000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact had filled out and submitted a recall remedy form... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

I purchased a used Toyo tire (model Extensa A/S or 436) from a tire shop in Houston, TX on [XXX]. I was assured it was in good condition, but less than three weeks later, the tire showed severe sidewall cracks, dry rot, and bulging. I was stranded at 1 a.m. due to this failure, and when I inspected the tire myself, I found clear signs of structural damage that should have been caught before the sa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

I purchased a used Toyo tire (model Extensa A/S or 436) from a tire shop in Houston, TX on [XXX]. I was assured it was in good condition, but less than three weeks later, the tire showed severe sidewall cracks, dry rot, and bulging. I was stranded at 1 a.m. due to this failure, and when I inspected the tire myself, I found clear signs of structural damage that should have been caught before the sa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

Checked my tires, air pressure and left for a trip and on the trip the tire blew for no reason. Nothing was hit or any reason for tire to break.

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

Checked my tires, air pressure and left for a trip and on the trip the tire blew for no reason. Nothing was hit or any reason for tire to break.

Incident date: May 24, 2025

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Incident date: May 24, 2025

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Incident date: Mar 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes- Benz EQE 500 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P-Zero All Season, Tire Size: 255/40/R20, and DOT Number: 1931H811J. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump, the tires had either experienced a blow out or blisters. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on all four original tires and had recurred on several of the same r... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes- Benz EQE 500 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P-Zero All Season, Tire Size: 255/40/R20, and DOT Number: 1931H811J. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump, the tires had either experienced a blow out or blisters. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on all four original tires and had recurred on several of the same r... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated upon attempting to replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the contact noticed that there was a hole in the spare tire. The contact determined that the mufflers had burned the spare tire due to the spare tire location in the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro A/T 2, Tire Size: 275/60/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had a 3/4-inch sized tread separation. A replacement tire was installed. The contact later discovered that the same failure had occurred with the front passenger’s side ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro A/T 2, Tire Size: 275/60/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had a 3/4-inch sized tread separation. A replacement tire was installed. The contact later discovered that the same failure had occurred with the front passenger’s side ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2024

I bought tires from Walmart.com website in July 15 2023 and had them installed on a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup. This was at the Walmart Laramie store. Between that time and Fall of 2024 one of the tires had a flat and Walmart Laramie, Wy replaced it. On October 7 2024 going to Riverton, Wy. the right rear passenger tire had a blow out. This was on I-80 going west towards Rawlins. It scared the ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2024

I bought tires from Walmart.com website in July 15 2023 and had them installed on a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup. This was at the Walmart Laramie store. Between that time and Fall of 2024 one of the tires had a flat and Walmart Laramie, Wy replaced it. On October 7 2024 going to Riverton, Wy. the right rear passenger tire had a blow out. This was on I-80 going west towards Rawlins. It scared the ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Numbers: 16C1005HC0723 (Rear Tires) and 16C1005HC0823 (Front Tires). The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for service, the contact was informed that all 4 tires needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the front tires had 1-millimeter of treadwear remaining, and the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Numbers: 16C1005HC0723 (Rear Tires) and 16C1005HC0823 (Front Tires). The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for service, the contact was informed that all 4 tires needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the front tires had 1-millimeter of treadwear remaining, and the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X1 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Numbers: 16C1005HC0723 (Rear Tires) and 16C1005HC0823 (Front Tires). The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for service, the contact was informed that all 4 tires needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the front tires had 1-millimeter of treadwear remaining, and the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2025

Brand new tire purchased in February 2025, date code 2424, less than 100 miles. Driving about 60MPH on [XXX] when the tire blew. This is a single axle trailer, the failed tire was on the passenger side. Partial loss of control for a moment, and was able to safely pull over and replace it with the spare. The entire sidewall is destroyed, with steel wires holding the tread on. I can see some a... Read more