DRW wheels corroding - again

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Jan 17, 2013 | 05:14 PM

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porthole

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Just an FYI, the stems in the rear wheels are installed before the rims are placed in a shipping box.

And when you do get them changed, check them over before installing. I had one wheel installed and the second was reordered because it was scratched.
And the dealer just called me and had checked the wheel before letting me know it was in, and that wheel is damaged.

These wheels list for over $700, you would think the chinese would pack them better - yes they are made in china.

Jan 17, 2013 | 05:36 PM

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Gary O

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If Ford agrees to replace I'll look them over good. Thanks for the info.

Jan 18, 2013 | 10:35 AM

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Gary O

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Dealer just called and Ford is going to replace both wheels.New wheels should be here in about a week!

Jan 18, 2013 | 11:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary O

Dealer just called and Ford is going to replace both wheels.New wheels should be here in about a week!

When they call for you to come in, have the rep visually inspect for damage. My dealer has just ordered a third wheel for this instance.

Jan 18, 2013 | 11:56 AM

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Gary O

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Will-do, thanks for all the advice,

Jan 18, 2013 | 06:30 PM

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I still haven't checked my wheels. Been too busy and am getting slightly forgetful. I will make a point to look tomorrow. I have a question. Do you feel the corrosion is severe enuf to compromise the structural integrity of the rim, or is it cosmetic? I ask because if the wheel is structually sound, and if it would work as an inside rim instead of the steel rim, I would be interested in having the aluminum rim on the inboard tire as well. If it would fit, that is. Not too thick, ya know. Also, I wonder what the weight carrying capacity of the steel wheel vs the aluminum wheel is? I don't want to compromise GVWR or safety.
Hmmm. Guess I got some research to do.

Glad FOMOCO is taking care of this issue. Thanks for bringing the matter to light.

Jan 18, 2013 | 08:20 PM

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Never looked at the wheels in enough detail to see if they would fit reversed.

The corrosion is strictly cosmetic. Reveresed you would have to crawl under the truck to adjust the air pressure.

I would think the weight capacity is the same as the steel wheel.

The aluminum rims cost over $700 if that makes a difference.