2001 Toyota Tundra Tires Problems
4 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your front tires began separating at the inner sidewalls after only two years, causing severe vibrations and shaking above 50 mph that made the truck nearly undrivable at highway speeds. Re-balancing didn't help, and moving the tires to different positions confirmed the problem was with those specific tires. Replacing them resolved the issue, but the manufacturer's warranty claim process was difficult — they required paperwork from an authorized dealer, and the tire retailer couldn't provide it since you purchased online from Walmart.
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THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. SCC *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL 4 TIRES WORE DOWN IN 20,000 MILES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. P245/70R16, PLEASE PROVIDE DOT#.AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
TIRE IS LOW-PROFILE DESIGN STANDARD ON PRIUS. EXPLOSIVE SEPARATION OCCURRED ON DRY ROADWAY WITHOUT DEBRIS. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78 DEGREES. THANK GOODNESS THAT THE TIRE WAS ON THE REAR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO INITIATE A CONTROLLED STOP FROM THE NUMBER ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR QUARTER-PANEL, THE ALLOY RIM AND OF COURSE THE TIRE. BRIDGESTONE CUSTOMER CARE WAS CONTACTED AT 800-847-3272 AND I WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A CLAIM PACKAGE WITHIN 5 DAYS. THERE IS NO REFERENCE NUMBER ASSIGNED. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR REPAIRS. SERIAL NUMBER FOR ALL 4 TIRES IS: CHA3700. IT IS LIKELY THAT THIS LOT OF TIRES IS ON ALL OF THE PRIUS VEHICLES SITTING AT THE LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA STORAGE FACILITY. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND ALL TIRES WERE INFLATED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: EL9P TIRESIZE: P17565 R14)