Firestone Accu-forge wheels

[Harold Prescott]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "kingmtpg" wrote:
>
> When I purchased my 78 35"FC it had a crack in one of the Firestone
> Accu-forge wheels. The crack was from one of the lug bolt holes to one
> of the "Slot" holes. Now, 5 months later I see a tiny crack radiating
> outward in another lug bolt hole, no doubt heading for another of
> the "slot" holes. Am I correct in thinking this should be dealt with
> promptly? Can they be repaired? Is this a common problem with Firestone
> Accu-forge wheels and if I replace it with an Alcoa, will it mix and
> match ok with the Firestones? Sorry to bother with so many questions,
> but your knowledge base is unsurpassed. Brad Bloxham 78 35FC
>


Brad,

No problem with the questions.........

That wheel with all the cracks showing needs to be taken off. Take it
to a scrap yard and sell it for scrap. You might get $50 for it...
I believe those wheels are warrantied for 5yrs. I'm not sure about that.
The date of mfg. is stamped on the wheel.

As for repairing, it can be done.
However from the legal side........??
Guess it could be on the inside/back out of sight after its been
welded. lol

It wouldn't be a bad idea to take a close look at the other 5 wheels
also. In particular the fronts. Remember there is close to 13K pounds
on the front axle.

I would shop around the large truck dealers and related parts houses
for the best prices.

As far as Alco's next to Firestones, there's no problem as long as
they are of the same size.

Should that cracked wheel have been on a Semi- and pulled in for
D.O.T. Inspection, the Rig would have been *RED tagged*, taken out of
service until the cracked wheel is replaced.

safe motoring,

Harold Prescott
'85 FC35
Northern California