MOUNTING & DEMOUNTING SAFETY INFORMATION - Titan

Titan Tire Corporation www.titanstore.com 1.800.USA.BEARSafety InformationTitan “W” Series Rims are not interchangeable with other typesIf you have any doubt aboutthe correct, safe method ofperforming any step in the demounting,mounting, or inflating processSTOP! Seek assistance from aqualified person.Rim and Wheel Componentsare not always interchangeablecheck part numbers carefullybefore assembling.Titan’s “W” SERIES LOCKRINGS ARE NOT INTER-CHANGEABLE WITH OTHERTYPES, it is vitally important thatyou must check part numbers carefullybefore rim assembly. Followingis a summary of the changes.“W” Style Lock Ring “W” Style Rim Base Bead Seat BandsA “W” appears after the part number,which is stamped on the 45degree face near the lock ring split(e.g. LR49W for a 49” rim), see illustrationbelow.A circumferential groove gives thering a unique appearance. This lockring can only be used with the new“W” style gutters.There are two types of rim bases,the old version contains a “T” in thepart number, whereas the new stylecontains a “W.” A “W” style rim basemust be matched only with a “W”style lock ring.OLDNEWB1735HTHGD B1735RWHGDB3239HTEL B3239RWELThe faces of the “W” style rim basecarries a caution stamping advisingthe user of the proper lock ring partnumber.There are two types of bead seatbands, the old version contains an“H” in the part number, whereas thenew style contains an “R.” Thesebead seat bands are interchangeable.The R and H Bead Seats are interchangeable.OLDBB49HTGBB39HTLNEWBB49RTGBB28RTLDo Not Mismatch Lock Rings and Rim BasesCorrect Assembly:“W” style lock ring with grooves assembled with “W” style rim base.Incorrect Assembly:“W” lock ring with old rim base. Note poor fit and gap between lock ring andgutter. DO NOT USE. REASSEMBLE USING PROPER COMPONENTS.Incorrect Assembly:“W” lock ring with old rim base. Note poor fit and gap between lock ring andgutter. DO NOT USE. REASSEMBLE USING PROPER COMPONENTS.NOTE: Properly seatedNOTE: Gap not permittedNOTE: Gap not permittedS-23