04 Caravan chrome rims cause tire ripping

[mummer]

Hi,I am a newbie. Just had to purchase a new front tire as mine was torn to shreds by the deteroriation of my chrome rims. The mechanic told me that this will be a recurring problem. I am concerned for my family's safety as we use the 401 frequently. Any suggestions?

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[rabbler]

I don't understand how the rim could cause the tire to shred.
Is the rim damaged around the bead area?

[mummer]

The coating is worn off the rim leaving jagged edges that cut into the tire.
My mechanic said this is a problem with these rims but they are not on recall. He grinded them down and put a rubber coating on but said the heat and friction will cause them to be the same again soon.

[rabbler]

I guess you could replace the rims with steel wheels or maybe get the original ones refinished.
Can't say I've ever heard of this type of problem before.

[OneBadKota]

The chrome finishes usually just flake off, I'm not sure how it could be cutting into the tire unless the rim itself has some kind of damage, like a curb hit and it's cutting into the tire.


Are you able to get a picture?

[ghlkal]

I've had problems with corrosion in chrome wheels such that they don't seal well, but I've never heard of this. The chrome plating is fairly thin - I'm not sure how the chrome flaking off could damage the tire ...

[chopper]

You can file a complaint with the http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ or you could call Chrysler's consumer relations dept. Be prepared to give details about the problem.