Alcoa Wheel Products: Europe: Dura-Bright®: Dura-Bright® Wheels: Warnings

Dura-Bright® Wheels

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	Warnings

General

Do not exceed maximum wheel load. Customer must compare OEM vehicle load rating to maximum wheel load rating.

Refer to tire manufacturer's recommendation for proper tire pressure. Before mounting the tire, perform a wheel fitment check to ensure proper clearance from any obstructions.

Wheels that are not properly installed or maintained may not work properly.

Failure to follow proper wheel installation or maintenance practices may result in injury or death.

Follow the proper wheel installation and maintenance practices as contained in the Alcoa Technical Data brochure.

Excessive heat damage

Excessive heat from fire, brake malfunction, wheel bearing failure or other sources may weaken the metal and cause the wheel/tire assembly to separate explosively.

Exploding wheel/tire assembly can cause death or serious injury.

Immediately remove from service any wheel that has been exposed to excessive heat.

Inspect for exposure to excessive heat

A wheel that has been subjected to excessive heat may appear charred or burned. A wheel that has been exposed to excessive heat may appear to be in good condition if it has been cleaned. Even if a wheel does not appear to be obviously burned, check the valve hole and labels for evidence of charring, melting, blistering or burning.

A wheel may discolor from excessive heat. It can appear a dull grayish color and will not polish to a bright finish as a typical wheel would.

Any wheel run with a flat tire longer than the time necessary to immediately pull off the road should be checked for excessive heat damage.

Genuine Alcoa forged aluminum wheels carry the distinctive Alcoa symbol decal. The decal is of various size and color depending on the particular Alcoa wheel. The condition of your decal can signal the condition of your wheel. A blistered, burnt or scorched appearance may indicate that the wheel has been exposed to excessive heat.

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