By purchasing alloy wheels and
or tires from Wheel Replicas you are fully responsible for the fitting
and installation of these alloy wheels and or tires correctly.
Performance Tire LLC / Wheel Replicas does not take any responsibility for
incorrectly fitted alloy wheels or tires, and as such are not liable for any
claims. We highly recommend that in order to ensure the safe use of your
alloy wheels and tires that you follow our Alloy Wheel Installation Check
List Below:
Before fitting tires on all
aftermarket wheels you MUST check:
The stud/bolt hole pattern
is correct.
That the alloy wheel fits
freely on to the hub without interference, and that there are no screws,
rivets or retaining clips which may interfere with a firm flat location of
the hub against the wheel mounting face.
That the alloy wheel rotates
freely and truly on both front and rear hubs.
When fastened to the hub,
that no part of the wheel can make contact with the brake drums or
callipers; or any other part of the steering or suspension.
Check Nuts/Bolts: Correct fitting is vital BE
SURE:
That the thread form is
correct (fits nuts without alloy wheels).
That the nut/bolt location
seating is correct.
That the stud length is
adequate for minimum thread penetration of approximately 1 x stud diameter
and not too long as to permit bottoming of the stud in the nut or that the
thread penetration of the bolt protrudes through the hub housing to cause
damage to internal brake or hub components.
That the threads are rust
free, and not over lubricated
When sleeve nuts are used,
that the shank diameter is correct and that the bearing washers are always
used.
When Fitting the Tire Make Sure:
That the alloy wheel rim
size is compatible with tire size.
Be Wary of scratching the
protective clear coating. (On aluminium wheels and some chrome wheels)
Aluminium corrodes very easily once exposed to atmosphere, water, road
salt or corrosive acid based alloy wheel cleaners and chemicals.
Where possible always use
the adhesive (tape) type of balance weight, as these help to avoid
scratching of the alloy wheel finish.
We strongly recommend
touchless mounting machines and high speed dynamic style balancing.
Finally Check:
That the alloy wheel and
tire assembly does not contact any part of the suspension, body work or
internal hub components (brakes, sensors etc) by carrying out full bump
and lock to lock tests as well as a full visual inspection of the back /
hub section of the alloy wheel fixing assembly before driving away from
the fitting bay.
Do not take risks - Wheel Security is vital
check with us or your installer if you have any doubts.
We would also recommend that
after a period of around 25miles that you check your wheels to ensure
security as some alloy wheels may need time to seat in correctly.
** Wheel
Replicas is not affiliated or endorsed by the Ford Motor Company, Saleen
Industries or any affiliates. All trademarked
terminology is utilized purely in a nomnitive method.
