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Exploding tire\/wheel assemblies can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is critical that any wheel that has been exposed to excessive heat be immediately and permanently removed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-1.jpg?w=720\" alt=\"heat-indicator-img-1\" class=\"wp-image-2972\" style=\"width:410px;height:308px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-1.jpg?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Figure 1: Heat Indicator Label<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-heat-indicator-label\"><strong>What is a heat indicator label?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A heat indicator label on Alcoa\u00ae&nbsp;wheels alerts whether a wheel has been in a thermal event that could compromise its integrity. While we cover additional methods that help identify this issue in our Wheel Service Manual, we found that a visual indicator is more effective when used by equipment operators. It ensures operators understand whether a wheel needs to be inspected for a thermal event.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-2.jpg?w=904\" alt=\"heat-indicator-img-2\" class=\"wp-image-2971\" style=\"width:410px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-2.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-2.jpg?resize=300,157 300w, https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/heat-indicator-img-2.jpg?resize=768,402 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-is-the-heat-indicator-label-located\"><strong>Where is the heat indicator label located?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Forged aluminum wheels manufactured starting in January 2009 will have a 1-inch clear, round heat indicator located next to the roll stamp on the inside shown in Figure 1, as well as a similar 1-inch clear round heat indicator on the tire side drop well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-heat-indicator-label-work\"><strong>How does the heat indicator label work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If either of these round labels show signs of blistering, or have a charred, blackened, or cracked appearance, this may indicate the wheel has been exposed to excessive heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IF ANY OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE SEEN, REMOVE THE WHEEL FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND PERFORM DIMENSIONAL CHECKS PER SECTION 3-4 IN THE ALCOA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;WHEEL SERVICE MANUAL. THIS INCLUDES ANY HEAT DAMAGE TO THE TIRE, DISCOLORATION TO THE WHEEL AND\/OR BRAKE DRUM, AND ANY BURNT OR CHARRED LABELS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-to-know\"><strong>Important to know:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheels must be inspected for exposure to excessive heat before being returned to service. A wheel that has been subjected to excessive heat may appear charred or burned, but it could also mistakenly appear to be in good condition if it has been cleaned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use any wheel that has been overheated regardless of appearance. Even if a wheel does not appear to be obviously burned, inspect the labels, tire bead, brake drum and high temperature nylon spacer for evidence of charring, melting, blistering, or burning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any wheel run with a flat tire longer than the time necessary to immediately pull off the road should be checked for excessive heat damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wheel may discolor from excessive heat. It can show a dull grayish color and will not polish to a bright finish like an undamaged Alcoa<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>MORE RESOURCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcoawheels.com\/north-america\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/07\/ALC_WheelServiceManual_2023_aug_web.pdf\">Wheel Service Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch video about the Roll Stamp and the Heat Indicator Label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-alcoa-wheels-youtube-video youtube-video-main\"><div class=\"youtube-Videos container\"><div class=\"youtube-Videos-item\"><div class=\"videoWrapper privacyEnable\"><div class=\"onetrust-placeholder\"><p class=\"onetrust-message text-center vertical-center\"><span class=\"onetrust-unavailable-notice\">This content requires certain cookies to function. Please <a class=\"optanon-toggle\">accept<\/a> cookies in order to continue. 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