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.
