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WHEELS/TIRES 11-11
Tires
Tire Removal
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Remove the w heel.
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Unscrew the valve core to deflate the tire.
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Use a proper valve core tool [A].
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Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides of
the wheel with a soap and w ater solution, or water [A].
This helps the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.
CAUTION
Do not lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with
engine oil or petroleum distillates because they w ill
deteriorate the tire.
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Remove the tire from the rim using a suitable commer-
cially available tire changer.
NOTE
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The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because
they fit the rims tightly.
Tire Installation
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Inspect the rim (see Wheel (Rim) Inspection).
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Replace the air valve with a new one.
CAUTION
Replace the air valve with whenever the tire is re-
placed. Do not reuse the air valve.
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Check the tire for wear and damage (see Tire Inspection
in Periodic Maintenance chapter).
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Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with a soap and
water solution, or water.
WARNING
Do not use the lubricant other than a water and soap
solution, or w ater to lubricate the tire beads and rim
because it may cause tire separation.
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Check the tire rotation mark [A] on the tire, and install the
tire on the rim accordingly.
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The tires should be installed on the rims so that each air
valve is toward the outside of the vehicle.
NOTE
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The direction of the tire rotation [B] is shown by an arrow
on the tire sidewall.
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Install the tire on the rim using a suitable commercially
available tire changer.
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Lubricate the tire beads again and center the tire on the
rim.