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• Tires must match the width and diameter requirements of the
wheels. For example, 16 inch diameter tires must only be
mounted to 16 inch diameter wheels. Radial tires must only
be mounted to wheels approved for radial tires.
• Wheels must be free of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. Tires
must be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures.
• Never inflate a tire beyond 40 psi (275 kPa) to seat the beads.
Be absolutely certain beads are fully seated before adjusting
inflation pressure to the level recommended for vehicle
operation.
• Never put flammable substances in tire/wheel assemblies
at any time. Never put any flammable substance into a
tire/wheel assembly and attempt to ignite to seat the beads.
• Always stand well away from the work area when tires are
being spin balanced either on or off the vehicle.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT
RATIO TIRES
Many new vehicles come equipped from the factory with high
performance and/or low aspect ratio tires. Generally, these tires
provide increased vehicle handling capability, but may also have
numerous engineering performance trade-offs associated with
their designs.
• Low aspect ratio tires, with reduced sidewall height, may
be more susceptible to damage from potholes, road hazards,
and other objects such as curbs.This is true for the wheels as
well. Therefore, as with all other tires, it is important to drive
with care and maintain proper inflation pressure and load
conditions. See “Tire Inflation Pressure” and “Tire Damage,
Inspection and Service Life” in this manual.
• Some sports cars and other handling performance enhanced
vehicles, including sedans and light trucks/SUVs, may be
originally equipped with high performance tires that are more
optimized for warmer weather use. Colder, winter weather
traction may be reduced for these types of tires. Winter tires
may be recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for colder
weather application. See “Winter Tires,” the next section in
this manual.
• High performance tires may also wear more quickly, ride
more firmly, and produce more noise during operation.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual and tire information
placard, or a qualified tire service professional, for more
information and specifics regarding these types of tires.
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