Tl* the contact owns a 2018 audi a3 equipped with continental conti pro contact tx tires, size: 225/40r18 92hxl (na). while driving 55 mph, the front passenger tire thread separated. the vehicle was taken to paul miller audi (179 us-46, parsippany, nj 07054, (973) 575-7750) where the contact was informed that the tire performed as designed; however, the tire was replaced. the tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the dealer could send the tire back to them for review and inspection. the tire and vehicle failure mileage was 8,101. the dot number was unknown.