Lionshead Tires — Safety & Complaint Data

Source: NHTSA — 139 complaints
139
Total Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Failure Types

Most common failure modes reported for Lionshead tires.

Blowout
46
Tread Separation
17
Tread Life
3
Bead/Sidewall Split
2
Other Failure/Road Hazard
2

Most Complained Lionshead Models

Castle Rock (92) Radial St (17) Trail Express (13) Ridgeway Sport St (9) Vail Sport Radial (5) Radio St 226 (3)

Sample Complaints

"TIRES ON MY GRAND JUNCTION 5TH WHEEL. TIRE BRAND IS POWER TOURING TRAIL EXPRESS MADE BY LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE AND WHEEL, LTD TIRE SIDEWALLS DISNTEGRATING ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER LESS THAN 5000 MILES(2 YEARS) OF USE. SEARCH OF INTERNET SHOW THIS TO BE VERY, VERY COMMON. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND S"
"TIRES ON MY GRAND JUNCTION 5TH WHEEL. TIRE BRAND IS POWER TOURING TRAIL EXPRESS MADE BY LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE AND WHEEL, LTD TIRE SIDEWALLS DISNTEGRATING ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER LESS THAN 5000 MILES(2 YEARS) OF USE. SEARCH OF INTERNET SHOW THIS TO BE VERY, VERY COMMON. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND S"
"RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED, ON MY 2014 NEW FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, FOR NO REASON ,OTHER A DEFECT. HAD GOOD HIGHWAYS. LESS THAN 1500 MILES. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS SEAMS TO BE A COMMON, PROBLEM. SOME OF THE SIDE WALLS, REMAINED ON THE DAMAGED RIM. SENT A FORM TO LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY "

Extend Your Tire Life

  • 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