Dayton Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 23 complaints
23
Total Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
Treadwear Rating (How Long They Last)
NHTSA Uniform Tire Quality Grading (2024). Higher treadwear = longer lasting. A tire rated 400 should last twice as long as one rated 200.
458
Average Treadwear
320
Lowest
560
Highest
| Model | Treadwear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUADRA LE | 560 | A | B |
| DAYTON Touring A/S | 500 | A | A |
| DAYTONA SR | 500 | A | B |
| DAYTON SUV | 480 | A | A |
| DAYTON UHP | 460 | A | A |
| TIMBERLINE H/T II | 460 | A | B |
| TIMBERLINE A/T II | 440 | A | B |
| DAYTONA HR | 400 | A | A |
| DAYTONA ZR | 320 | A | A |
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Dayton tires.
Tread Separation
7
Blowout
6
Other Failure/Road Hazard
2
Tread Life
2
Most Complained Dayton Models
Timberline A/T (6)
100020 (3)
Quadra Se (3)
Baja Widetrack Radial (2)
Timberline Ht (2)
Quadra Lte (2)
75016 (2)
C7814 (2)
G7815 (1)
Sample Complaints
"VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION OF THE (DAYTON BAJA WIDETRACK RADIAL 33X12.50R16.5LT) ON TWO OCCASIONS, SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST FAILURE. *MJS"
"THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING ON 04/10/03 THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON 04/12/03 THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND ALMOST CAUSED A DANGER"
"WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THERE WAS NO WARNING. RODE KING COURIER (DAYTON) T195 - 75R 14 MS, DOT#V6KARC1, 17608 11R. *AK *JB *NLM"
Extend Your Tire Life
With an average treadwear rating of 458, these are moderate-life tires. Regular rotation and proper inflation are key to maximizing their lifespan.
- Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
- Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
- Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
- Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
- Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
- Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources
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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.
Data through: 2026-03-28