While exit parking, hit on curb with low MPH. Tire failed at close to rim created a 1/2 inch slit. The initial hit point is more towards the front wheel is not demaged but have black mark next to the tire rupture. Hitting curb seems common among drivers, but I never heard of anyone having something like this. Therefore, I think that this is a quality problem.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/r15? )
1998 Ford Explorer wheels complaints
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Driver's front wheel w/hub commenced to come off while traveling at highway speed of 70 MPH. Manufacturer contacted. Feel free to provide further details.
4-wheel drive high/low indicator light flashes intermittently every 0.5 mile.
Rims are not round they are oval shaped. Also, premature wear of tires, causing extremely bad vibration.consumer has contacted dealer.
Lug nuts were stripped. Yh
Lugs:nuts and bolts sheared off due to corrosion/rust.
The tire rim was defective causing a slow leak requiring air every 2-3 days.
While driving the lugs: nuts started to come off the tire, and the vehicle started to shimmy. Dealer has seen.
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