Only specially trained personnel should mount tires. Failure to comply with these tire demounting/mounting safety precautions can cause the bead to break and the assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause serious injury or death.
- 1. Always deflate tire completely before removing lock or side rings.
- 2. Never use rim parts of different manufacturers or different size.
- 3. Never mount tires on rims which are damaged or not smooth and clean.
- 4. Always clean and inspect rim. Lubricate beads[and rim flanges for tubeless 5. tires],tube and rim side of flap with an approved rubber lubricant.
- 6. Always be sure that rim components are properly seated before inflating.
- 7. Always use an extension hose with gauge and clip-on chuck.
- 8. Always use a safety cage or other restraining device when inflating the tire to seat the beads and/or inflating the tire to normal operating inflation pressure.
- 9. Never inflate beyond 275kPa(2.75 bar, 40 psi)to seat the beads.
- 10. Never stand, lean or reach over the assembly during inflation.
- 11. After beads are fully seated, adjust to vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure.
- 12. Never mount radials on the same axle with bias tires. Follow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
- 13. Tires must be removed when remaining tread depth reaches regulated measurement in your jurisdiction.
- 14. Moisture in tire can damage the casing. Stored tires in a dry area. Dry interior before mounting. Inflate with dry air.