Three problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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? ).
The tire rim was defective causing a slow leak requiring air every 2-3 days.
Rims are not round they are oval shaped,premature of wearing tires ,causing severe vibration contacted dealer but not wanting to replace them!!!!!!( dot number: vdhl tire size: p23575/r15 ).
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