WHEELS/TIRES 10-13
Tires
Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment
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Refer to the Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment in the P e-
riodic Maintenance chapter.
Tire Inspection
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Refer to the Tire Inspection in the P eriodic M aintenance
chapter.
Tire Removal
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Remove:
Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal, Rear Wheel R e-
moval)
Disc (s)
Valve Core (let out the air)
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To maintain wheel balance, m ark 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]
Air Valve [B]
Align [C]
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Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides with
a s oap and water solution or rubber lubricant. This helps
the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.
CAUTION
Never lubricate with engine oil or petroleum distil-
lates because they will deteriorate the tire.
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Remove the tire from the rim using a suitable commer-
cially available tire changer.
NOTE
○
The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because
they fit the rims too tightly.
Tire Installation
WARNING
Use the same manufacturer’s tires on both front and
rear wheels.
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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
the sealing surfaces of the rim with a fine emery cloth if
necessary.
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Remove the air valve and discard it.
CAUTION
Replace the air valve whenever the tire is replaced.
Do not reuse the air valve.
