2017 Toyota Camry

Tire size is 205 65R16 I purchased two Westlake Tires from Advanced Tire in Missouri from installation on my 2017 Toyota Camry LE. After installation, I experienced abnormal vibration and tire related concerns. On March 30, 2026, the Vehicle was inspected by Discount Tire. Discount Tire determined that one of the Westlake Tires was separating and unsafe for continued operation, Due to the safety concern, Discount Tire provided a loaner tire until replacement tires could be installed. Replacement tires were installed on March 31, 2026. Discount Tire documented that the tire was separating and unsafe. I retained possession of both Westlake Tires. The tire Manufacturer, Tireco (Westlake), was notified and provided photographs, purchase records, inspection documentation, and replacement invoices. Tireco later approved a partial reimbursement related to the tire claim. No warning lights were displayed on the vehicle. The primary symptoms were vibration and the unsafe condition identified during inspection. I am submitting this report because a tire that had been recently purchased was determined by an independent tire retailer to be separating and unsafe for operation. the defective tire remains available for inspection if requested.

Four (4) General Tire Reliatrek P205/65R16 95H were purchased on August 6, 2024 at Toyota Greenville located in Greenville, South Carolina, with mileage on my car at 138,174. At my last service in late December 2025, with 175, 777 miles on my car, i was told by Toyota Greenville that two of them needed replaced, with the others marginal. It was recommended by Toyota to have all four replaced. The promised warranty of these tires was 65,000 miles. I only put 37,603 miles on these tires, indicating severe premature wear and manufacturer defect. The tire manufacturer was contacted by Toyota about this safety concern, but little to no compensation was offered. The tires have been serviced at Toyota Greenville, and records can be provided (including photos) since time of purchase.

4 tires - All 215/55R17 General Exclaim HPX-A/S. 5-7-22 Purchased four at Walmart, Lapeer MI, including lifetime mounting, balancing, rotation. Vehicle was weaving on cement cut expressways. 5-25-22 Complaint sent to Continental Tire. Response was determined as “Tram-lining”, but should get better with usage. I shared email to Mgr Mark at W-M Tire in Lapeer,MI 7-19-22 Cont Tire sent customer survey received. I responded dangerous tires not getting better 12-22 Personal complaint to WM again. 1-26-23 email to CT 5-1-23 email to CT 5-5-23 email to CT 6-9-23 personal complaint to WM and mgr JR drove my car. He agreed to replace tires but I must repay all mounting, bal, rotation fees of $130 or so. I called Rep at Cont Tire who refused to work with WM. She told me 45 day had expired and that I hadn’t made a formal complaint and wanted me to drive car to Discount Tire Store in Burton, MI for tire review. I told her I purchased tires at WM and if I get other tires at Discount, WM will not honor my prepaid lifetime flat, rotation, bal issues. I asked Rep for email follow up on our conversation and her conversation with WM mgt JR. Rep said I was rude and hung up on me. 6-12-23 Call to CT Aniaca and ask for escalation Rep. None available will Call me back. No call back 6-13-23. Called CT again - Marcos He confirmed WEB complaint #220525-000003. Said tires are proprietary to WM, and out of 45 day warranty. I asked the why send me to Discount Tire if proprietary to WM. I told him WM would replace the tires and All I wanted was CT to pay for the $130 remount, etc. He refused. Told him tires dangerous and I will filed complaint with NHTSA.

BRIDGESTONE DRIVEGUARD TIRES ARE EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIDEWALL DAMAGE FROM POTHOLES! I HAVE 225 45 18 TIRES ON MY 2012 CAMRY. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIRE I'VE HAD THE SIDEWALL FAIL THE EXACT SAME WAY SINCE BUYING THEM 2 YEARS AGO. THIS TIME IT WAS WHILE PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN AT MAYBE 20 MPH. EVERY TIME THERE IS A 3 TO 4 INCH CUT ALONG THE BEAD OF THE TIRE THROUGH THE CORDS. I WORK FOR FIRESTONE AND HAVE SEEN THE SAME PATTERN MANY TIMES ON VARIOUS CAR, NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO SIZE. IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAR TO ME THESE TIRES ARE UNSAFE FOR REAL WORLD USE