kelsey hayes recall wheel

[Ghoste]

Really?  Thats interesting.  Are they still on there and do you have any pics?

[odcics2]

I wish I could find the source for this document again, as I accidentally re-wrote the smaller version over the large file size several years back   

Keep i mind the photo on the left has the wrong center cap.  The never had a "point" in the middle. I had one NOS in the Mopar bag years ago. It was grainy and had a little bit of a dome shape.

[odcics2]

I believe the wheel was recalled, not the tires, therefore the 15" tires were put on a plain 15" steel wheel with the small nut cover or a full 15" wheel cover - like the Polara.

[hatersaurusrex]

So why were they recalled, weakness or failure?    Is there any kind of premium on a set that have survived or does the recall status mean they're relegated to junk-lore?

[Ghoste]

They had a tendency to have the lug nuts loosen up if you didn't watch them and it led to cracking aorund the hub.

[odcics2]

So why were they recalled, weakness or failure?    Is there any kind of premium on a set that have survived or does the recall status mean they're relegated to junk-lore?

Had a set where the ribs on the back of the wheel were beginning to crack towards the center lug area. Eventually, the wheel would fail, leaving the center on the car and the rest not!   The set was painted flat black and was hand stamped P O L I C E on the back.  I believe they were test wheels on Michigan State Police cars.   

[Ghoste]

That would have been an unusal choice for police service.  I mean, I'm sure they trial all kinds of wheels because you have know, right?  But any aluminum rim over the tried and true heavy duty steel ones the cops prefer just seems strange.

[Patronus]

These are a nice looking wheel.. Who was reproducing them? Are they still spendy?

[Ghoste]

Wasn't it Stockton?

[Patronus]

 I think that was the site I remember but they're not there. (not that Im buying) Just looking. I def have a prob w/ wheels, I want em all!

[odcics2]

That would have been an unusal choice for police service.  I mean, I'm sure they trial all kinds of wheels because you have know, right?  But any aluminum rim over the tried and true heavy duty steel ones the cops prefer just seems strange.

Just for testing - probably up n down I-75...     But I know what I saw.  Every other KH wheel I ever saw had no cracks at all...

[ph23vo]

yes wheels are on it and has broadcast sheet also!

[ph23vo]

b7 blue. blue int 383 4 bbl.. all #'s  1 of 20

[odcics2]

Wrong trim rings.

[ph23vo]

yep  used c body..look better anyway...the originals keep falling off is why... garbage clips.. impossible to get as you know....

[Kern Dog]

That is a nice looking wheel, far better than a hubcap.

[ph23vo]

had them on my 68 383-S also for the last 35 years..14" trim rings stay on much better..