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mtdave2 · 06-05-2002, 01:26 AM

i have had a slight vibration when driving my car. thought i just threw a weight. today it start to vibrate more and more. finaly i pulled over to see WTF. dam if the tread of my tire wasnt pealing off! $#@%)$# there is tons of tread left, probably 80%. now i have to buy 2 new one.. and you can bet they wont be freakin firestone..

mtdave2 · 06-05-2002, 01:26 AM

one more shot

colohusker · 06-05-2002, 01:54 AM

Yep, in my experience with them, what happened to yours is typical. In high school I put a set on my Aspen, and within 6 months 3 of the 4 had suffered separated belts. The previous owner of my mustang just put new FireHawks on before I bought it, and those lasted about a year before 1 separated and blew on me. I religiously stayed away from them until we bought a new Toyota in 1998 that had them on it. 20K later, 3 of the 4 had suffered from separated belts as well. And people wonder "if" the tires were actually to blame for the Explorer incidents? Considering 8 of the 12 that I've had have failed, I'm surprised that there weren't more rollovers.

Scott

**COBALT** · 06-05-2002, 02:23 AM

Combine those numbers with the idiots who NEVER get out and check their tires and you have a disaster waiting. Man, that's pathetic.

Big69C20 Toy · 06-05-2002, 02:52 AM

I've never liked them much, they're cheaper and you get what you pay for. The parent company Bridgestone makes some killer stuff in the name brand. I've got a set of a/t's taht could outperform many mudders and a/t's on my 4x4, crazy tires and GREAT traction ANYWHERE. I love those bridgestones and will buy from them again, but no firestone.

Travis · 06-05-2002, 06:01 AM

I know the firestone contraversy was a while back but is there any way you could get them replaced at no cost?

Maximum Overdrive · 06-05-2002, 08:58 AM

If they have 80% of tread then you should have no problem with getting them replaced by firestone. You may have to make up difference of the 20% used. Depends on the dealer but if they do not do anything for you go right to the manufacture. I'm sure they would be more then willing to help out due to the bad image they received from there other tires.

busterwivell · 06-05-2002, 09:11 AM

Had the same problem with Remington tires twice. They replaced at no charge twice. I sold the car and it went to Belgium. Never have had that problem with BFG's.

Mike C · 06-05-2002, 10:37 AM

Michelin for road tires and BFG for off-road tires. Hey Dave, I've got 265 75 16 Michelins on my 3.4 ton. They fit great, fill out the wheel well and the speedo is spot on.

lukecp · 06-05-2002, 11:18 AM

From my experience, Michelins are some of the best tires you can get. We have ran them on most of our vehicles, and haven't had any problems with them. They are a good, durable tire. I'm running Dayton tires on my truck right now, and i like them alot too. My parent's '01 S10 4x4 has crappie Uniroyal tires on it, and about once a month we have a flat on them. We have had to replace 1 tire already. We both drive on the same road, and i doubt it could be luck that she has had proably 6 flats in 11xxx miles, while i have had none. It just seems that the Uniroyal is a weak tire. It will get some Michelins on it pretty soon...

72chevyLWB · 06-05-2002, 01:32 PM

That tire didn't exactly look good either. I run Firestone Wilderness AT's on my 87 and Bridgestone Ponteza's on my 72 and love them. My parents have run just Firestone's for over 15 years and have never had a blow out.

PushinPebbles · 06-05-2002, 05:03 PM

f@rd explorer ahhhh!...........I have low profile firestones in the front(which i really like).....and on the back i have a set of big michilans in the rear w/ tubes........every time i move the truck out the shop I light the tires up and they hold up.
The next rear tires i get are going to be mickeys
Jack

**MikeB** · 06-05-2002, 05:18 PM

MTDave2 -- What model and size tire? My daughter's Honda Civic has 10K miles on some H-rated Firestone Firehawk SH-30's, size 185-60x14. I agree with the above comments on Bridgestone. I have the Turanza H 215-55x16 on my Maxima. They are a great combination of wet and dry traction, and are still super smooth and quiet after 35K miles.

JoetheMobster · 06-05-2002, 05:37 PM

Pirelli Tires aren't bad either. I'm running Pirelli Scorpions on my truck, and they're tough mofo tires!!

toms68cst · 06-05-2002, 06:35 PM

I agree about the Firestone tires being crappy. We had a set on our Explorer and they had NO traction when the temperature was below -10 or so. They got really hard in the cold weather and would NOT grip anything but asphalt. They also didn't last very long. Thank God they never failed on us before the recalls.

We've been running Toyo Open Country tiress since then and they are great. Very grippy, Long lasting, reasonable price and tough. They were top-rated by Consumers Reports recently. I'm gonna buy a set for our Burb soon.

treefrog · 06-05-2002, 06:47 PM

This may be a bit off the wall, but I started with a set of Hankook tires for my short bed. They are Korean. The higher end tires really helped me on traction. They are the same design as Michellen, but significantly less expensive, and have served me very well. With a short bed, you need all theh elp you can get if it rains. TF

Project1970 · 06-06-2002, 03:07 AM

Just a side note...I had one tire from a set of BFG Radial T/As do that...but as a disclaimer...it was 10 years old when it did so. =P

I like the Radial T/As I've got on it now but they just don't seem to wear well. I need to realign the frontend (camber is off, it seems) and for some reason the rears act like they're overinflated but they're down in the low 20 psi range...

06-05-2002, 01:26 AM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	firestone tires suck. i have had a slight vibration when driving my car. thought i just threw a weight. today it start to vibrate more and more. finaly i pulled over to see WTF. dam if the tread of my tire wasnt pealing off! $#@%)$# there is tons of tread left, probably 80%. now i have to buy 2 new one.. and you can bet they wont be freakin firestone.. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-05-2002, 01:26 AM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	one more shot Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-05-2002, 01:54 AM	#3
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Yep, in my experience with them, what happened to yours is typical. In high school I put a set on my Aspen, and within 6 months 3 of the 4 had suffered separated belts. The previous owner of my mustang just put new FireHawks on before I bought it, and those lasted about a year before 1 separated and blew on me. I religiously stayed away from them until we bought a new Toyota in 1998 that had them on it. 20K later, 3 of the 4 had suffered from separated belts as well. And people wonder "if" the tires were actually to blame for the Explorer incidents? Considering 8 of the 12 that I've had have failed, I'm surprised that there weren't more rollovers. Scott __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

06-05-2002, 02:23 AM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Combine those numbers with the idiots who NEVER get out and check their tires and you have a disaster waiting. Man, that's pathetic. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-05-2002, 02:52 AM	#5
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I've never liked them much, they're cheaper and you get what you pay for. The parent company Bridgestone makes some killer stuff in the name brand. I've got a set of a/t's taht could outperform many mudders and a/t's on my 4x4, crazy tires and GREAT traction ANYWHERE. I love those bridgestones and will buy from them again, but no firestone. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-05-2002, 06:01 AM	#6
Travis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: eastern NC Posts: 137	I know the firestone contraversy was a while back but is there any way you could get them replaced at no cost?

06-05-2002, 08:58 AM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	If they have 80% of tread then you should have no problem with getting them replaced by firestone. You may have to make up difference of the 20% used. Depends on the dealer but if they do not do anything for you go right to the manufacture. I'm sure they would be more then willing to help out due to the bad image they received from there other tires. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

06-05-2002, 09:11 AM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Had the same problem with Remington tires twice. They replaced at no charge twice. I sold the car and it went to Belgium. Never have had that problem with BFG's. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

06-05-2002, 10:37 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Michelin for road tires and BFG for off-road tires. Hey Dave, I've got 265 75 16 Michelins on my 3.4 ton. They fit great, fill out the wheel well and the speedo is spot on. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-05-2002, 11:18 AM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	From my experience, Michelins are some of the best tires you can get. We have ran them on most of our vehicles, and haven't had any problems with them. They are a good, durable tire. I'm running Dayton tires on my truck right now, and i like them alot too. My parent's '01 S10 4x4 has crappie Uniroyal tires on it, and about once a month we have a flat on them. We have had to replace 1 tire already. We both drive on the same road, and i doubt it could be luck that she has had proably 6 flats in 11xxx miles, while i have had none. It just seems that the Uniroyal is a weak tire. It will get some Michelins on it pretty soon... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-05-2002, 01:32 PM	#11
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	That tire didn't exactly look good either. I run Firestone Wilderness AT's on my 87 and Bridgestone Ponteza's on my 72 and love them. My parents have run just Firestone's for over 15 years and have never had a blow out. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

06-05-2002, 05:03 PM	#12
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	cook em' f@rd explorer ahhhh!...........I have low profile firestones in the front(which i really like).....and on the back i have a set of big michilans in the rear w/ tubes........every time i move the truck out the shop I light the tires up and they hold up. The next rear tires i get are going to be mickeys Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-05-2002, 05:18 PM	#13
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,464	MTDave2 -- What model and size tire? My daughter's Honda Civic has 10K miles on some H-rated Firestone Firehawk SH-30's, size 185-60x14. I agree with the above comments on Bridgestone. I have the Turanza H 215-55x16 on my Maxima. They are a great combination of wet and dry traction, and are still super smooth and quiet after 35K miles. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-05-2002, 05:37 PM	#14
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Pirelli Tires aren't bad either. I'm running Pirelli Scorpions on my truck, and they're tough mofo tires!! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

06-05-2002, 06:35 PM	#15
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	I agree about the Firestone tires being crappy. We had a set on our Explorer and they had NO traction when the temperature was below -10 or so. They got really hard in the cold weather and would NOT grip anything but asphalt. They also didn't last very long. Thank God they never failed on us before the recalls. We've been running Toyo Open Country tiress since then and they are great. Very grippy, Long lasting, reasonable price and tough. They were top-rated by Consumers Reports recently. I'm gonna buy a set for our Burb soon. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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06-05-2002, 06:47 PM	#16
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	This may be a bit off the wall, but I started with a set of Hankook tires for my short bed. They are Korean. The higher end tires really helped me on traction. They are the same design as Michellen, but significantly less expensive, and have served me very well. With a short bed, you need all theh elp you can get if it rains. TF

06-06-2002, 03:07 AM	#17
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Just a side note...I had one tire from a set of BFG Radial T/As do that...but as a disclaimer...it was 10 years old when it did so. =P I like the Radial T/As I've got on it now but they just don't seem to wear well. I need to realign the frontend (camber is off, it seems) and for some reason the rears act like they're overinflated but they're down in the low 20 psi range... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

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