Firestone Accu-forge wheels

[Harold Prescott]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> You are correct that this should be attended to immediately. The
> crack-fault could lead to a catastrophic wheel failure. (You think a
> blowout can mess up body work -- you don't want to even think what a
> wheel failure might do.)
>
> Often the source of the cracks is over-torque of the lug nuts.
>
> You'll need to contact the wheel manufacturer to see if it is
> advisable to be repaired. It may depend on the actual size of the
> crack. Ask the manufacturer to refer you to a repair station, if it's
> possible to repair the crack. These are highly critical safety issues
> and you don't want a sub-par repair that may quickly fail again.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...



>
> You're right Pete, and should a front wheel break apart, your life
is siting in the front row.........

Harold Prescott




>
> On Aug 21, 2007, at 10:10 AM, 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
> >
>