FYI all-

There is a recall on all the NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 05T022000

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Details: CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.

Consequence: AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action: CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.

Units Potentially Affected: 34396

Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 11/23/2005
Internal use: 11/23/2005

 

I put this exact tire on my 2004 supercab 5,000 miles ago. All of my vibration and harshness problems were solved. My 2003 Navigator came with these tires stock and have been all I can ask for with 60,000 miles on them with 5/32 of tread left.

The tires on the truck are actually brand new OEM 2005 Navigator wheel and tire combo take-offs from a dealer for $499. I couldn't buy the tires alone for under $700. I have towed my 6000 lb travel trailer with these tires with the bed loaded with motorcycle, generator, etc. with no problems whatsoever, just air them up to the max (44 lbs).

I wouldn't hesitate to do this again. This is exactly what I will do when the Navigator is finally ready for new shoes. Got to love those dealer take-offs.

 

a freind of mine got a set of toyo's for his f350 and immidiately had a vibration. The shop he used to work for put them on their tire balancer/tester (applies road pressure ?) and found 3 out of the 4 were out of spec. 9 yes 9 tires later they had 3 good tires and still needed a forth, he gave up on the toyo's and traded up to michelins first 4 were not only in spec but needed very little weight to balance out. No vibration after the swap!

 

Well, I ordered them for just under $350 including shipping. They are on Ebay. If anyone is interested, the guy said he has more sets of the exact same tires. Take off tires, Michelin Cross Terrain SUV 255/70R18 with less than 500 miles.

Do an ebay search for "Michelin Cross Terrain 255" and you should find them.

Eastrick