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Title: firestone 721 tires
Post by: Viator Trudeau #8697 on July 10, 2005, 11:57:40 PM
Several posts on the Tech./ Auth. sect. tells about tread separation on FS 721 tires.  Looked at my 721s while doing a lub. I looked at the front tires only.  Will one see some indication of a problem like a crack or some sort of a beginning loosening of the tread, like it would occur in the next 5o miles. Got mine mounted 2001 & have less than 5,000 miles on them. Any ideas.  Thanks
Title: Re: firestone 721 tires
Post by: George Woodford clc21025 on July 11, 2005, 05:58:13 PM
It is my understanding that Firestone reenforced the side walls of the tire with the introduction the 721 Series XL.  I think they added 2 extra ply to the tire.  It appears some people have had good service with these tires while other have had problems.  I believe it depends on the climate where the car is run.