Firestone Accu-forge wheels

[Harold Prescott]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mrkane1952" <mrkane@...> wrote:

> Greetings All:
>
> I've posted a picture of the questionable wheel in an album named
> "Cracked Wheel." The "defect" is a little over 3.5 inches long, and
> ends about 3 inches from the rim. Perhaps the group could take a look
> and suggest whether replacement is needed.
>
> I found a website with prices for a vendor in Dallas:
> <http://www.hdpsales.com/alcoahub.htm>. Example prices run $300-$400
> each for 22.5" x 8.25" wheels.
>
> Are our wheels hub-centered? I'm also confused which is the "inside"
> and "outside" of the wheel? The convex side is visible when mounted
> on my steer axle, the concave side is visible on the tag and drive
axles?
>
> Is wheel testing available for aluminum like magnafluxing for steel?
>
> Thanks--
>
> M.R.Kane
> 1985 PT 40
> Sanger, TX
>




>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, Mike Hohnstein has real good prices on those wheels. If you
> > can see an obvious crack and it is building up dirt, it's cracked all
> > the way through. Common occurrence from them countryside burly tire
> > changers with 1,000+lb of torque 1" air guns cranked to the max.
> > Don't ask how I know!
> >
> > Speaking of cracks however, a single small stress crack emanating
> > outward from a lug nut hole is not a major deal requiring immediate
> > fix. However, one (or more) that goes from a lug nut hole all the way
> > to the center flange, or one that goes from one lug hole to another
> > lug nut hole, well those are roadside events waiting to happen and
> > worthy of quickly fixing...
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Mininvan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
>
>
The wheels on the front axle are polished outside, outside rears are
polished inside.

I looked at your file picture. The crack doesn't appear to run between
any two holes. However, it's on the front so it must be replaced.
*Danger Will Robinson* What a wild ride that would be!!


Harold Prescott
'85 FC35
Bangor, California