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I was travelingon i-10 eastbound near tallahassee, fl going approximately 70 mph when my car briefly shook/vibrated.i let off the gas perplexed when i heard what sounded like an explosion.my car careened to the left and with a death grip on the steering wheel, i tried to control the vehicle.i moved back and forth across the 2 lanes of interstate at least twice before gaining control. Parts of tire and plastic were flying behind me.i pulled over to the side of the road at mile marker 193.it took a few minutes for me to get my composure.i was crying, shaking and very scared.when i felt calm and safe enough to get out of the vehicle, i saw that my tire had completely separated but was not even flat.the force was so great, it ripped out all my tire guard, it tore my fender, my bumper was touching the ground and i could see pieces of debris on the interstate.
I was driving on the interstate at about 75 mph, when one half of my tire expanded, causing the car to shake violently, and almost forcing me to lose control.the tire was taken off, and replaced with the donut. I will attempt tomorrow to have all 4 of my tires replaced, as they are fairly new (under 10,000) and i no longer feel comfortable driving the vehicle.these were cooper life liner, touring sle tires.size 215 60r16 95t m+s.
2003 toyota prius was proceeding west on i-40 near knoxville, tn when the tread separated from the left rear tire and wrapped itself around the axle causing the driver to lose control.the car veered to the left then to the right, hit a guardrail and then hit a semi head-on.the vehicle was totaled, the driver survived with a concussion and a head wound.
A cooper lifeliner touring tire with less than eight thousand miles on it (purchased app. Eight months ago) failed on my wife's car. No puncture, no sign of tread damage, but the sidewall of the tire burst open. There was no impact with any object or curb, the car was traveling at around 50 miles per hour. Tire inflation and road condition were optimal. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Tire size: 185/60 r15dot code: dot ut 90 c53 2806.
In 2006 i purchased 4 new cooper lifeliner touring sle tires from a local dealer for a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Tires were highly recommended and touted as being top of the line. Just after a few years of service, i had to frequently add air to the tires. This was especially worse under the weight of the front axle. Instead of checking air pressure once a month, i had to check about every 2 weeks. Causes the car to handle poorly on the road, steer harder, and fuel efficiency goes down. Returned to place of purchase, and tires were removed and reinstalled to reseal. Tires were always well maintained, rotated, cleaned, garaged, and properly aired to the specs of the vehicle. I even avoid pot holes. Shop owner commented how nice they were wearing. After only about 35k miles of service and 5/32 tread remaining i returned to the shop for 2nd or 3rd time again with same complaint of having to add air too frequently. Tires were again removed and shop owner stated the tire needed replaced due to a split on the inside and potential for complete tire failure. Shop owner stated that the tires are not warranted due to age. Tires gave no indication of imminent failure. Tires are not dry rotted, no noise, no repairs, no vibration and plenty of tread depth with at least 5/32 remaining. Tires conveniently just made it past the warranty. The shop had to install my temporary spare so i could get home. I found it a bit unusual that the shop owner wanted to keep the bad tire without charging me disposal fee. I still have the tires, and curiously all 4 have hair line splits on the insides. You can't see any indication on the outside of the tire. It has to be removed from the rim to see the problem areas. Not including my experiences, i know of at least 3 other instances of cooper lifeliner touring tires having air pressure issues. I consider this premature failure and potential for accidents.
I was travelingon i-10 eastbound near tallahassee, fl going approximately 70 mph when my car briefly shook/vibrated.i let off the gas perplexed when i heard what sounded like an explosion.my car careened to the left and with a death grip on the steering wheel, i tried to control the vehicle.i moved back and forth across the 2 lanes of interstate at least twice before gaining control. Parts of tire and plastic were flying behind me.i pulled over to the side of the road at mile marker 193.it took a few minutes for me to get my composure.i was crying, shaking and very scared.when i felt calm and safe enough to get out of the vehicle, i saw that my tire had completely separated but was not even flat.the force was so great, it ripped out all my tire guard, it tore my fender, my bumper was touching the ground and i could see pieces of debris on the interstate.
The contact owns a 1999 toyota celica.the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/55r16.while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to wobble on the rear passenger side.the contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the metal belt busted through and the tread separated from the tires.approximately two weeks later, the front passenger side experienced the same failure.approximately one week later, the front driver's side failed as well.the current mileage was 156,000 and failure mileage was 155,000.
A cooper lifeliner touring tire with less than eight thousand miles on it (purchased app. Eight months ago) failed on my wife's car. No puncture, no sign of tread damage, but the sidewall of the tire burst open. There was no impact with any object or curb, the car was traveling at around 50 miles per hour. Tire inflation and road condition were optimal. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Tire size: 185/60 r15dot code: dot ut 90 c53 2806.
The contact owns a 2000 nissan altima.the contact stated that she purchased two sets and received one free set of cooper lifeliner touring sle tires in april of 2004.the vehicle has been to the dealer for regularly scheduled maintenance and she does not know why the tread on the tires has worn so quickly and unevenly.the second set of tires was replaced on june 12, 2006 and the third set was replaced on january 2, 2007.the second set of tires, which were received for free, was replaced at less than 30,000 miles.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 130,300. Eq-10204089-4200 ,12/19/07.the consumer stated purchased 4 tires on 12/08/04, 06/12/06, and 12/18/06. Updated 12/12/07
Within less than 500 miles 3 of the cooper lifeliner ste touring edition tires 225/60r16 went bad.all these tires had the majority of their tread remai ning.the first tire was replaced because it was causing a thump and shimmy.the second tire was similar.the last tire lost the tread at 60 miles an hour and caused the car to go sideways and out of control. The tires came with the car about two years ago.the car, a lincoln town car, had about 38000 miles but these tires did not come standard with the vehicle, so it is suspected that they were new. The car is not driven much and there may be about 20,000 driving miles on the tire.there have been no accidents or incidents involving the vehicle since i have owned it.
Belt separation. This is the third incident of belt separation on this brand, type of tire all of which were purchased and mounted in 2004.
The contact owns a 1993 chrysler concorde.the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle, size 205/70r15 tires.nhtsa campaign id number 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt) was referenced.while driving 10-60 mph, the steering wheel began shaking and vibrating.the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the steel belt and tires shifted.cooper tires stated that the tires were old and that no recall was available.the front passenger side tire was replaced.the purchase date, powertrain, and dealer information were unknown.the current mileage was 142,000 and failure mileage was 82,000.
2003 toyota prius was proceeding west on i-40 near knoxville, tn when the tread separated from the left rear tire and wrapped itself around the axle causing the driver to lose control.the car veered to the left then to the right, hit a guardrail and then hit a semi head-on.the vehicle was totaled, the driver survived with a concussion and a head wound.
The contact owns a 1995 subaru legacy.the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle, size 185/70r14 tires.while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel veered from left to right and the front end of the vehicle wobbled.the contact stated that the failure was not as extensive while driving 50 mph or greater.the dealer stated that the tires caused the failure.nhtsa campaign id number 06t016000 (tires: tread/belt) was referenced.as of october 29, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 01/11/08.*lj
The contact owns a 1999 toyota celica.the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/55r16.while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to wobble on the rear passenger side.the contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the metal belt busted through and the tread separated from the tires.approximately two weeks later, the front passenger side experienced the same failure.approximately one week later, the front driver's side failed as well.the current mileage was 156,000 and failure mileage was 155,000.
Tire began to cause vibration caused by thread separation.eventually all four of a new set of cooper lifeliner tourer 205/70/r15 had tread separation.failure cause lack of control of vehicle at speed.tire was replaced but subsequent tires continue to fail.
Cooper tire failure:tire exploded when tread and belts separated while traveling at 70 mph on interstate highway in rhode island. Rubber fragments destroyed front bumper, front left fender,left headlamp/parking lamp, left rocker panel and entire electrical system. Vehicle declaredas totaledby insurance company.failed tire had been driven 43,200 miles, had comfortable 5,000-7,000 miles of tread life remaining, had been rotated at regular intervals, had psi checked monthly, had been rebalanced 10 weeks prior to failure.there was no indication of potential problem with failed tire.i am lucky to be alive.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 30 mph on dry highway roads, the vehicle began to shake.the shaking gradually became worse, causing loss of vehicle control.the vehicle was pulled over by a police officer, who inspected the vehicle and noted that there was a blister the size of a melon on the tread of the right front tire.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop.the mechanic determined that the tire was manufactured improperly.the tire was replaced with a different brand.the consumers second tire also had tread separation. Updated 10/04/06.
After what sounded like the back end of my car dropping out, i began to pull off the i-5 freeway (in central ca). When i was partly on the right shoulder i lost control and spun across both south bound lanes, stopping in the median. It was truly a miracle that i didn't hit another car and that no cars hit me. I doubt i would have sruvived such an accident.
In 2006 i purchased 4 new cooper lifeliner touring sle tires from a local dealer for a 2002 chevrolet malibu. Tires were highly recommended and touted as being top of the line. Just after a few years of service, i had to frequently add air to the tires. This was especially worse under the weight of the front axle. Instead of checking air pressure once a month, i had to check about every 2 weeks. Causes the car to handle poorly on the road, steer harder, and fuel efficiency goes down. Returned to place of purchase, and tires were removed and reinstalled to reseal. Tires were always well maintained, rotated, cleaned, garaged, and properly aired to the specs of the vehicle. I even avoid pot holes. Shop owner commented how nice they were wearing. After only about 35k miles of service and 5/32 tread remaining i returned to the shop for 2nd or 3rd time again with same complaint of having to add air too frequently. Tires were again removed and shop owner stated the tire needed replaced due to a split on the inside and potential for complete tire failure. Shop owner stated that the tires are not warranted due to age. Tires gave no indication of imminent failure. Tires are not dry rotted, no noise, no repairs, no vibration and plenty of tread depth with at least 5/32 remaining. Tires conveniently just made it past the warranty. The shop had to install my temporary spare so i could get home. I found it a bit unusual that the shop owner wanted to keep the bad tire without charging me disposal fee. I still have the tires, and curiously all 4 have hair line splits on the insides. You can't see any indication on the outside of the tire. It has to be removed from the rim to see the problem areas. Not including my experiences, i know of at least 3 other instances of cooper lifeliner touring tires having air pressure issues. I consider this premature failure and potential for accidents.
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