DUNLOP TIRES Complaints

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4 equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: Grand Trek PT20, Tire Size: 225/60/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the rear driver’s side tire. Upon inspecting the vehicle the following morning, the contact became aware that the tire was flat. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the tire was taken to a tire repair shop, and it was determined that the tire could not be repaired, and a stone was removed from inside of the tire. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE equipped with Dunlop tires, Tire Line: Trailmax Mixtour, Tire Size: 90/90/21(front) and 150/70/R17(rear), DOT: Rear tire (1EU3PYDFM3524), DOT: Front tire (N/A). The contact stated that while making a turn at 45 MPH, the motorcycle began to violently shake. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered that the center treads on the front and rear tires were worn. Despite the failure, the contact was able to ride the motorcycle back to the residence. The tires were taken to dealer where it was acknowledged that there were failures with the tires and referred the contact to the tire warranty department. The warranty department offered no assistance and the contact paid out-of-pocket for a new set of tires. The tires were replaced by the contact. The failure mileage was 1,700.

245/35 R20 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT Found tires to be bulging out on sidewalls. Service center confirmed that both front tires were separating and are unsafe to drive on. Susceptible to blow outs. Rear tires have not been inspected as of yet.

DUNLOP GRANDTREK PT21 235/60/R18 TIRES WERE TAKEN OFF WITH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 5K MILES ON IT, TIRES WERE ON FROM FACTORY. THE TIRES WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL AND OR HYDROPLANE, A FEW TIMES WE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THANK GOD WE HAD AND ANGEL WATCHING OVER US, AND WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. WE PUT A WARRANTY CLAIM INTO DUNLOP FOR THE TIRES, THEY DENIED IT!!! MEANWHILE, I ORDERED A SET OF WINTER TIRES TO REPLACE THESE BALD TIRES, AS NEW YORK STATE WINTER SETS IN, I NEEDED TO BE SAFE! I HAVE A FRIEND THAT BOUGHT HER VEHICLE 3 DAYS AFTER ME AND HER TIRES ARE THE SAME WAY! TO THE POINT WHERE SHE TRADED! THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AT A DEALERSHIP WHEN THE WINTER TIRES WERE PUT ON. THE COMPANY OF THE TIRES DIDNT ASK FOR PICTURES OR ANYTHING JUST DENIED THE CLAIM SAYING IT MUST BE A SUSPENSION ISSUE BUT PRIOR TO FINDING THE TIRES BEING BALD IT WAS AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE THEY FOUND EVERYTHING AS IT SHOULD BE, EXCEPT THE TIRES WERE LOW ON TREAD.

Putting air in my tires I noticed cracking on all tires on the outside of the sidewall area and not just in one location. It appears all around in a line on each tire.

Driving 35 MPH in right lane, heard popping sound from driver side front tire, difficult to steer car as air deflated immediately from tire, pulled over to side of road. Was difficult steering car after tire deflated, felt at risk and had 94 year old passenger in car. tow truck driver stated it looked like a defective tire. warning light of low tire pressure came on as the tire rapidly deflated tire size 225/65R 17

This complete set of Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S 195 / 65 R 15 91S tires has failed in a short span of time. At the beginning of October, we noticed a slight warbling while driving at any speed. An inspection by Les Schwab tires revealed exposed steel belting on the inside of one of the tires, although a quick check found all four tires were failing. A subsequent inspection by our local Toyota dealership found the same problem, with the additional information that the cords had snapped on all four tires. It is relevant to note that these tires only have 44K miles on them, and that the vehicle is garage kept and not exposed to abnormal conditions.

The Dunlop back tire cracked in center while less than half worn. Thread depth new is 8/32 inch and tire check 5/32 inch.

Dunlop tire size D180/65-16 has tread separation issues causing tire failure on Harley Davidson touring motorcycle. I have had a total of 8 tires replaced under warranty on 3 different bikes. At various motorcycle events I have seen over 100 tires with the same separation issue

The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The bike was in a holding yard and was going to be auctioned. The approximate tire failure mileage was 4,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 16,000. The DOT Number was not available. The VIN was not available.