Can I get a refund on Firestone tires?
If a retail customer is not completely satisfied with his/her eligible bridgestone or firestone brand tires, the tires can be returned to the location where they were originally purchased within 90 days of purchase to exchange for a credit towards a new set of bridgestone or firestone brand tires. In 1988, firestone was acquired by the japanese tire manufacturer bridgestone, and the brand now operates as part of bridgestone americas, inc.The Firestone and Ford tire controversy of the 1990s saw hundreds of people die in automobile crashes caused by the failure of Firestone tires installed on light trucks and SUVs made by Ford Motor Company.Today, Firestone Agriculture is known for its cutting-edge developments in tire technology. That’s why we’re the #1 farm tire brand.
Does Ford still use Firestone?
Ford ended its century-long supply relationship with Firestone in 2001. The Firestone-Ford crisis of 2000 was a significant public safety issue that arose due to tire failures in Ford’s popular Explorer SUVs. The crisis was a result of a dispute between Ford and its longtime tire supplier, Bridgestone/Firestone, which resulted in a massive recall of tires and numerous lawsuits.
What are common problems with Firestone tires?
Severe wrecks, rollovers, roof crushes, and blowouts can occur as a direct consequence of defective Firestone tires. Some of the most common problems include tread separations, tread loss, sidewall failure, ply/belt losses, detreading, and sudden deflation. At highway speeds, any of these problems can be devastating. Firestone Tires are great if you want solid performance without spending too much. They work well for daily driving and give good value. Michelin Tires cost more, but they last longer, ride more smoothly, and give top grip in all kinds of weather.