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The contact owns a 1983 ford econoline van, equipped with cooper lifeliner classic ii tires, size 255/70/r15. The contact stated that there were cracks and blisters in the sidewall of the four tires. The contact was able to see the metal inside the tire. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000. The current vehicle mileage was 110,000. Kmj updated 8/26/13 the consumer discovered cracks in the tire exposing the inside wires.
15" cooper lifeliner gls tires of various ages from new to 2 years old are cracking on the inside edge near the rim. We have approximately 38 tires showing this condition. We have purchased new tires from another company as replacements. We feel obligated to let people know as we feel this is a serious safety concern. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Cooper lifeliner tires 225/60r-16 installed on a 2002 honda odyssey.mixed front/rear usage but failures happened while installed on rear.tires purchased 6/04 and failed with approx 60k miles, but considerable tread remaining.first occurrence 8/08 with vehicle at 70 mph on straight road.with no warning other than a slight rhythmic noise and with no prior visual indication of distress, the tire suffered a near complete tread separation and sudden blowout.resulted in damage to wheel well and door panel, but no accident.four months later, the other rear tire had a similar event, this one preceded by some vibration, but no visual distress (stopped vehicle to check).again, event was a blowout, this time with partial tread separation.vehicle was on a straight road at 65 mph at time of event.tire pressures were correct prior to failures.photos of tire from 2nd event available upon request.
15" cooper lifeliner gls tires of various ages from new to 2 years old are cracking on the inside edge near the rim. We have approximately 38 tires showing this condition. We have purchased new tires from another company as replacements. We feel obligated to let people know as we feel this is a serious safety concern. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1983 ford econoline van, equipped with cooper lifeliner classic ii tires, size 255/70/r15. The contact stated that there were cracks and blisters in the sidewall of the four tires. The contact was able to see the metal inside the tire. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000. The current vehicle mileage was 110,000. Kmj updated 8/26/13 the consumer discovered cracks in the tire exposing the inside wires.
Cooper lifeliner tires 225/60r-16 installed on a 2002 honda odyssey.mixed front/rear usage but failures happened while installed on rear.tires purchased 6/04 and failed with approx 60k miles, but considerable tread remaining.first occurrence 8/08 with vehicle at 70 mph on straight road.with no warning other than a slight rhythmic noise and with no prior visual indication of distress, the tire suffered a near complete tread separation and sudden blowout.resulted in damage to wheel well and door panel, but no accident.four months later, the other rear tire had a similar event, this one preceded by some vibration, but no visual distress (stopped vehicle to check).again, event was a blowout, this time with partial tread separation.vehicle was on a straight road at 65 mph at time of event.tire pressures were correct prior to failures.photos of tire from 2nd event available upon request.
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