Bridgestone Medium and Light Truck Tire Data Book - Sullivan Tire ...

Technical Bulletins Load/Inflation General Technical Light Truck Medium Truck
General Technical Information
Tire and Rim Matching Importance
Remember the importance of proper matching of tires
and rims. In particular, special care must also be used
in the mounting of any 16" diameter tire sizes, as well
as the 15.5" and 17.5" sizes. The 16" size tire must be
mounted only on the approved 16" rims and not the
15.5" or 16.5" rims. In addition, any 15" size tire must
be mounted only on approved 15" rims, not a 15.5"
rim and any 17" size tire must be mounted only on
approved 17" rims, not on a 17.5" rim.
WARNING: There is a danger in installing a tire of
one rim diameter on a rim of a different rim diameter.
If attempts are made to mount and inflate a 15"
diameter tire on a 15.5" rim, a 16" tire on a 16.5" rim,
or a 17" tire on a 17.5" rim, serious injury or death
may result.
Rims of different diameters and tapers cannot be
interchanged. The following diagram illustrates
the difference between rims of two different tapers
and diameters:
5 o 15o
V. Tire Vibration
2010 Bridgestone Medium and Light Truck Tire Data Book
The following diagram shows how the beads of a 16"
tire will not seat on a 16.5" rim. The beads should not
be forced out against the rim flanges by using more
air pressure, because this will break the beads and the
tire will explode. Never exceed 40 psi when seating
the beads on the rims.
Use of Lubricants In Mounting and Demounting
of Truck/Bus Tires
Bridgestone does not recommend the use of
petroleum products as a lubricant in tire mounting or
demounting operations.
Only a vegetable oil-based lubricant should be
used. Do not use solvents or petroleum products as
lubricants for tire mounting or demounting.
In cases where a tire submitted for adjustment
consideration for bead-related damages shows
evidence of having been contaminated by petroleum
lubricants or other non-recommended material, the
adjustment will be disallowed by Bridgestone. The
use of non-recommended (products or materials may
result in deterioration of rubber and eventual failure of
the tire.)
Acceptable lubricants such as Murphy’s, Ru-Glyde,
Sliptac, etc. are recommended for (mounting and
demounting passenger and truck/bus tires.)
SAFETY WARNING: Serious injury or death may result from a tire failure. Many tire failures are preceded by
vibration, bumps, bulges or other anomalies. If an unusual vibration occurs while driving your vehicle or you
notice a bump, bulge, or an anomaly not associated with normal tire performance, have your tires and vehicle
evaluated by a qualified service person.
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