Problems with 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser WHEELS

Outcome of my complaint #769146 dated may 1, 2001. the problems with the chrome wheels was finally resolved when chrysler replaced the front two chrome wheels at 24,000 miles because they were both out-of-round since new, creating the wobble in the steering, uneven steering, vibration and tire wear. i am still awaiting reimbursement for the two new pro-rated (by goodyear) eagle gt tires on the front, as well as awaiting word about a promise to reeplace the two rear eagle gt tires as well. anyone with the same wheel and/or tire problems can write to me and i will advise you as to what to [email protected]

Tire looses air due to defect of wheels. manufacturer agreed to replace both rear wheels. now she is experiencing same problem with both front wheels. when contacting manufacturer, they would not accommodate to replace rear wheels. this is for a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. *nm......*ak

Chrome is flaking off wheel causing the wheel to lose air

The consumer hit a cement divider head on, on the drivers side. the steering and wheel traction had gone out, also the air bags did not deploy. refer odi #770588, 1006108 scc

dt: the contact stated that the tires were losing air pressure. the fluctuation in the change of weather determined which tire was affected. a local tire dealer said the problem was the design of the wheels. the wheels were chrome over aluminum. the wheel build up with corrosion and prevented the sealing of the tire. the service dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the problem. *ak

Consumer states vehicle was driving with a lose lug nut and a broken lug nut on the left rear wheel. vehicle was tow to the dealer. nlm

All 4 chrome rims leak air. have tried to repair but still no luck. told by tire dealer the rims on these vehicles are junk. dealer will not stand behind product. *jb

I do not believe the dealers answer that bolts were loose as either i or my personal mechanic are the only parties that work on the vehicle ( wheels last removed july 01 for rotation ). or that the vehicle hit a tremendous chuck hole . i was on a newly surface concrete road.. *ak

After 1 1/2 years of front end pulling, unevenness and steering wheel wobble, dealer concluded faulty tires. goodyear then concluded cause to be out-of-round oem chrysler 16" chrome wheels. goodyear did not replace the tires free of charge, i had to pay for the pro-ration. as of this writing, am awaiting to speak with chrysler service zone rep about the problem. i have requested chrysler reimburse for the two front tires, pay for rear tire replacements, and replace all four chrome wheels with new ones. goodyear store manager confirmed many pt cruisers have been in his shop, misdiagnosed by dealer to be faulty tires, only to discover the oem chrysler chrome wheels are out-of-round. also told me 1) either the oem wheels are defective in manufacture, or 2) the design of the pt cruiser is causing only the chrome wheels to become out-of-round upon normal driving/usage. my goodyear tires were/are 3/4 tread worn at just 22,500 miles. normal tread life for these tires is between 45,000-50,000 miles. dt

Tires going flat not holding air pressure. all four rims started flaking and coming apart, had to have them resealed at least 4 times a year. went out and bought four new rims. *tr