We have classified the 6 complaints from 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 about TIRES into the following categories.
From the first 6000 miles-3 intake manifold gaskets, new tires, blow out & damaged truck, brakes ,calipers and rotors bad,transmission not right, steering not right two rear axle seals blown, new engine at 63,000. it is now blown (we believe, the computer system & torque converter should have been replaced for the start). we have all our paperwork dealership does not!!!!!!!! warranty company does. we maintained this truck extremely well!!!!! we bought a total piece of junk. *nm
Dt*: the contact stated that during regular maintenance it was determined that the spare tire fell off the vehicle. this occurred without knowledge to the contact. the spare tire was originally located under the truck's bed. the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the only part remaining was the frayed cable. the manufacturer has been alerted however they cannot provide assistance. the contact spoke with the dealership to see why the cable was not inspected during regular maintenance. the dealership explained this is not something that has to be inspected on a regular basis. updated 7/5/2006 - *nm
1999 dodge 2500 left rear tire blew out.*mr (dayton timberline tire). *jb
Dt: tire wore with only only 26,000 miles on them. purchased these from sears. contacted bridestone they had the consumer contact sears who would only give a discount on new tires. the consuemr had to purchase new tires elsewhere. *ak
Consumer stated spare tire cable broke. *ak the cable holding the spare was frayed and broke and the tire was gone. (tire winch cable broke by extended vibration) *sc
While driving at 65 mph on august 31, 2004 front passenger tire blew. on september 9, 2004 while driving at 45 mph the right tire tread separated. as result, there was a damage to the passenger door and the underneath the vehicle, for over $2000. bridgestone, model dueler, at 693 lt285/75r16, dot#ejlfccb190. *ak
Sidewall blowout and tread separation on freeway front passenger tire. *la
The outer belt separated from the tires. *ph when operating the vehicle there was a vibration when traveling 25 to 35 mph. all four tires had experienced this failure. the consumer has the tires for review. *ph *jb
Tires manufacture by pirelli for light duty pick-up truck. the tire size is lt245/75/16 load range e-ply speed range -q style is scorpion a/t m/s. the problem is all four tires were manufacture in brazil at sem camara. the failure to outer belt steel is separating this happened at 31,153 miles. when operating the vehicle it feel like you are walking on top of foot and vibration moving at 25 to 35 mph hour. the tires are available for review. the tire dealership (discount tire centers) had no interest in calling pirelli area service manager around the problems i was experiencing. i knew i had a disaster coming if i didn't remove all four tires quickly from the vehicle. the inter tire casing look excellent with no hot spots or heat cracks. i have following detail information on these tires. lt 245/75/16, scorpion a/t m&s, #8-36p047, speed q, load range (e), origin brazil, 2498 36px47, dot xl 11 8325, european ee0054589, inside tire casing bar code #3003358969, #4003037116, the thread depth averages is 7/32,6/32, 8/32,6/32 . *jb
Problems with all four tires on vehicle.*mr. the outer steel belt separated, which caused the vehicle to vibrate when driving at 25 to 35 mph. the consumer replaced all the tires on the vehicle. *jb
While driving vehicle at 40mph and no warning the spare tire fell off the bottom of vehicle because cable that holds the spare snapped. *ak
Valve to tires failed due to defect, resulting in loss of air pressure.