2000 Toyota Tacoma Wheel & Tire Problems

Which parts fail

• Tread/belt
  4
• Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  1
• Sidewall
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Mileage when the problem started

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Was driving and when the steering wheel started vibrating. Left side of vehicle was bumping erratically. Pulled over, and stopped, noticed left rear tire sidewall separated. Vehicle towed to dealership. Caused of sidewall separation was unknown. Firestone, size p215/70r14.

Right front wheel collapsed and vehicle fell to the ground. Mechanic initially stated this could be repaired, but once he inspected the underside of vehicle he indicated that the frame was too rusted and the vehicle was no longer usable or repairable.

Three weeks ago I purchased a 2000 Toyota Tacoma prerunner with Firestone 265x75x15 wilderness at tires on it. At the time of purchase I questioned the dealership about the safety of the tires and asked them if the tires on the truck were affected by the recall that was in place. They told me no it was just the smaller 235x75x15 tires that were on recall and the other ones were safe to use. Well one week ago I was washing my new truck when I noticed a small crack going all the way around one of the tires like where the carcass and the tread would meet, upon further inspection I found that all four tires had a crack going all the way around the tire in the same spot between where the tread meets the carcass of the tire! …

I purchased a 2000 Tacoma in the month of July. I have no problems except for the Goodyear tires. The Goodyear tires have been found defective by sears automotive and Toyota and should be replaced asap. For more than a month, I have contacted Goodyear regarding the problem, but under my warranty, I took my 2000 Tacoma to a local dealer. Miguel perez (1045) - rogers and rogers Toyota, phone # [phone] attended me and for several weeks confirmed that all four tires would be replaced. As of today my tires have not been replaced, except for one tire, which I was charged $7.50. , I am confident you will want to resolve this issue quickly and thoroughly. I am asking that you to look into this matter as it concerns me and other drivers, since the local Toyota dealer stated to me, "there was no more they can do." (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )

I would like to make you aware of a problem I recently have had with a 2000 Toyota Tacoma pick-up. I have 15000 miles on the truck and recently on a long road trip I received a flat due to a nail on the highway. In changing the tire I snapped 2 lug studs. Now I have owned truck for 20 plus years and have never snapped a lug off a wheel. I had it serviced and was told it was due to too much torque and still find this hard to believe. I can t imagine that I could give this that much torque with a tire iron to snap off the studs. I feel it is poor quality steel or a failure in the steel design itself. I am very concern for future lugs breaking when traveling and fear a major safety hazard. Please look into this matter and advise me if you have received similar complaints and what can I do to protect my family and me. Thank you.

All four tires have reoccuring "feathering" or cupping on the outer treads. Manufact. Blames out of alignm--dealer checked twice and it was OK (09/13/2000 @ 5114 & earlier). Tires have been rotated twice already since I bought the truck (buy @ 1,866 mi). Tires rotated at 3128 & 7123 mi). I have also experienced problems with the invicta gl (OEM) on my previous vehicle--the effect was the same as what is happening now. Manu continual denial of possible flaws in design. On a side note, the tires do not look like they will last over 20K mi. With my last vehicle they only lasted to about 13K. Also, see other complaints about the Goodyear invicta gl--they are relatively consistent with this one. (tiresize: p195/75r14)( dot number: tire size: p195/75r14 )

Truck has vibration and shimmy at all speeds. Tires were replaced at 1900 miles. Truck still has vibration . Tires were balanced 6 diferent times . Dealer say its in the tires and the tire place says it is not the tires. Took to another dealer and they said nothing wrong with tires or rims but truck still has vibration . (tiresize: 31x10.5x15)( dot number: tire size: 31x10.5x15 )

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a popping noise/ vibration. Also,noticed that his vehicle was unbalanced. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and noticed that right rear tire tread separated. There were no injuries. Firestone, wilderness #httire,p215/70r1496s.

Pe00020, original equipment on 2000, Toyota, Tacoma, 16 inch tire. While driving there was a loud thumping noise and vibration on the steering due to two front tire belts that broke, and seemed that tread was separating. Toyota was willing to replace all 5 tires, including the spare.

Prior to recall consumer replaced all four Firestone wilderness (225-75r-15) tires, due to tires having a 4 to 5 inch split between the first and second tread, consumer was advised that his tires were not included in recall because because they were not manufactured in decatur il.

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