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Effective January 2010 General Technical Information �� New valves, cores, caps, and O-rings should be installed with new tires. Never mount a damaged tire. Mounting Tube-type � �� installed). Clean and dry the inside of the tire to ensure that all moisture, dirt and foreign material is removed prior to mounting. � �� new Firestone radial tubes and radial flaps in new Firestone radial tires. Be sure tubes marked �� inside the tire and install the flap, ensuring that the flap is centered. Slightly inflate the tube enough to shape it out. � �� tube base with a vegetable-based lubricant. Do not over-lubricate (inside of tire must stay dry). � �� proper components are used and a proper fit is established. � �� approved safety cage or equivalent �� and clip-on chuck. � �� attempt to seat rim components by tapping with a mallet when tire is inflated. Tubeless � �� tubeless tire tools. � �� shown on tire sidewall/rim. WARNING: When mounting truck tires, never use pressures above 40 psi to seat tire beads. If beads have not seated by the time pressure reaches 40 psi, deflate the assembly, reposition the tire on the rim, re-lubricate tire beads, rim humps, bead seat, and re-inflate. Cautions Always inflate tire/rim assembly in an approved safety cage or equivalent restraining device, use remote controlled clip-on air hose, and inflate to pressure recommended by vehicle manufacturer. Always ensure that rim components fit properly before inflating. Never tap component parts with a mallet while the tire is inflated. Never attempt to disassemble multi-piece rims while inflated. �� the sidewall of the tire. If beads do not seat at 40 psi, deflate, re-lubricate and re-inflate. WARNING: Never pour or spray any flammable substance into or onto a tire or wheel for any purpose whatsoever. The residue left by the substance could result in a fire or explosion, which could cause an accident. WARNING: Never pour or spray a flammable substance such as gasoline or ethyl ether into a tire and light with a match so that the resulting explosion seats the beads of a tubeless tire. This practice is extremely dangerous and can result in a severe explosion or undetected damage to the tire or rim which can cause severe injury or death. WARNING: Always replace a tire on a rim with another tire of exactly the same bead diameter as the diameter of the rim on which it will be mounted. Correct Rim Selection Firestone tires are designed to be used on wheels and rims that conform to the dimensions and contours shown in the Tire and Rim Association Yearbook for the year in which the tire is manufactured and that are designed as approved wheels and rims for each �� Usage of other wheels and rims must be �� application involved. �� the rim and wheel manufacturer’s recommendations even though the tire may be approved for a higher load or inflation. Rims and wheels may be identified (stamped) with a �� For rims and wheels not so identified or for service �� rim and wheel manufacturer to determine rim and wheel capacities for the intended service. 49 Medium Truck Light Truck General Technical Load/Inflation Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletins Load/Inflation General Technical Light Truck Medium Truck General Technical Information 2010 Firestone Medium and Light Truck Tire Data Book Tire and Rim Matching Importance Remember the importance of proper matching of tires and rims. In particular, special care must also be used �� WARNING: There is a danger in installing a tire of one rim diameter on a rim of a different rim diameter. �� 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: 50 o 15o 5 V. Tire Vibration �� be forced out against the rim flanges by using more air pressure, because this will break the beads and the �� the beads on the rims. Use of Lubricants In Mounting and Demounting of Truck/Bus Tires Firestone 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. �� consideration for bead-related damages shows evidence of having been contaminated by petroleum lubricants or other non-recommended �� Firestone. 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: �� 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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