Three problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Air leaking occurs in 2 tires. Mits service department checked tires & stated they are fine. They stated the problem is air leaking around the 2 rims and that seals are breaking, possibly due to wheel corrosion. The problem is worsening. This is the 2nd set of wheels. Mitsubishi replaced all 4 wheels once before for the same problem--at that time, air leaked out of all 4 tires. Mitsubishi states they will not replace this set of wheels due to vehicle age and probably no investigation although at least 9 consumer complaints on NHTSA website are logged on the same make/model. Not sure why anyone should expect it's acceptable to need a 3rd set of rims for a 6-year-old car. Coincidence?.
The chrome wheel rims on my car are corroding on the inside. The tires leak air because the rims do not seal properly. This causes the tire to become flat. I brought the vehicle to a tire dealer, and was told there was a definite defect in the wheels and the manufacturer shouild replace all four wheels,. Due to the nature of the wheels this will eventually happen to the wheel rims, again.
Chrome rim is rubbing the wheel which is causing the air to leak. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer.
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