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WHEELS/TIRES 10-13
Tires
Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment
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Refer to the Air Pressure Inspection in the Periodic Main-
tenance chapter.
Tire Inspection
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Refer to the Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection in the Peri-
odic Maintenance chapter.
Tire Removal
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Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal)
Valve Core (Let out the air)
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To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position
on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in
the same position.
Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A]
Valve Stem [B]
Align [C]
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Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides with
a soap and water solution or rubber lubricant. This helps
the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.
NOTICE
Never lubricate with engine oil or petroleum distil-
lates because they will deteriorate the tire.
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Removethetirefromtherimusingasuitablecommer-
cially available tire changer.
NOTE
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The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because
they fit the rims too tightly.
Tire Installation
WARNING
Some replacement tires may adversely affect han-
dling and cause an accident resulting in serious in-
jury or death. To ensure proper handling and sta-
bility, use only the recommended standard tires for
replacement, inflated to the standard pressure.
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Inspect the rim and tire, and replace them if necessary.
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Clean the sealing surfaces of the rim and tire, and smooth
thesealingsurfacesoftherimwithafineemeryclothif
necessary.
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Remove the air valve and discard it.
NOTICE
Replace the air valve whenever the tire is replaced.
Do not reuse the air valve.
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