Durango 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
Wheels: Testing and Inspection
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Wheels must be replaced if they have:
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Excessive runout
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Bent or dented
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Leak air through welds
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Have damaged bolt holes
Wheel repairs employing hammering, heating, or welding are not allowed.
Original equipment wheels are available through your dealer. Replacement wheels from any other source should be equivalent in:
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Load carrying capacity
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Diameter
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Width
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Offset
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Mounting configuration
Failure to use equivalent replacement wheels may affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Replacement with used wheels is not recommended.
Their service history may have included severe treatment.
WHEEL INSPECTION
Inspect wheels for:
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Excessive run out
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Dents or cracks
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Damaged wheel lug nut holes
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Air Leaks from any area or surface of the rim
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair a wheel by hammering, heating or welding.
If a wheel is damaged an original equipment replacement wheel should be used. When obtaining replacement wheels, they should be equivalent in
load carrying capacity. The diameter, width, offset, pilot hole and bolt circle of the wheel should be the same as the original wheel.
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT WHEELS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND
HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. USED WHEELS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE WHEEL MAY
HAVE INCLUDED SEVERE TREATMENT OR VERY HIGH MILEAGE. THE RIM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.