The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with alcoa wheels, 16X6K front (na). The contact stated that the front passenger side wheel lost air due to a splitting wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local tire shop, but they were unable to repair the tire due to the rim failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched online and found that the alcoa company voluntarily recalled the wheels. The VIN and tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

- Lyman, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F350. In the process of buying new tires, the tire manufacturer discovered a crack that spanned more than half of the front driver side rim. The dealer was notified. The current mileage was 143,528 and failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 03-05-08 there was a recall on the rims, but the manufacturer could not tell the consumers if his rims were recalled. The manufacturer told the consumer she should contact her local dealer. The recall was for aftermarket rims. Updated.

- Cassatt, SC, USA

Consumer stated front rims cracked. As a result, the tires were losing air....rims crashed at baseof spoke, resulting in loss of air. According to manufacturer these rims were rated at 2440 lbs each, 4880 lbs total cap on front. Truck rated at 5200 lbs fron guw-actual weight with one passenger is 4960 lbs, resulting in rims opeating in overloaded condition before any load at all is placed in or on truck. Dealer can't do anything.

- Rowland, NC, USA