WHEELS/TIRES 8-11
Tires
Tire Installation
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Inspect the rim and tire, and replace them if necessary.
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Install the tube.
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Apply a soap and water solution, or rubber lubricant to the
rim flange and tire beads.
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Positionthetireontherimsothatthevalve[A]isatthetire
balance mark [B] (the chalk m ark m ade during removal,
or the yellow paint mark on a new tire. see Tire Removal).
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Insert the valve stem into the rim, and screw the nut on
loosely.
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Fit the rim protectors and use tire irons to install the tire
bead.
NOTE
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To prevent rim damage, be sure to place the rim protec-
tors at any place the tire irons are applied.
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Pry one side of the tire back onto the rim. Fit the bead
protector into the tire.
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Pry the other side of the tire onto the rim, starting at the
side opposite the valve.
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Take care not to insert the tire irons so deeply that the
tube is damaged.
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Install the other side of the tire bead onto the rim in the
same manner.
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Check that the tube is not pinched between the tire and
rim.
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Tighten the bead protector nut and valve stem nut, and
put on the valve cap.
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Check and adjust the air pressure after installing.
