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wheels designed for tubeless tires, i.e., wheels that have safety humps or
ledges. As with any other tire air valve, the PAX System valve stem-pressure
sensor combination must be in good condition to ensure its performance.
Always utilize valve caps capable of containing the tire’s ination, should
the valve core leak. The valve cap is the primary seal against air loss. Each
tire and wheel assembly should be balanced to ensure proper tire and
vehicle performance and to maintain tire warranty coverage. Tires and
wheel assemblies that are not balanced may cause steering difculties, a
bumpy ride, and irregular tire wear.
SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICHELIN
PAX SYSTEM
TM
TIRES
MICHELIN PAX System
™
wheels differ from all other wheels. Never attempt
to mount a non-PAX System tire on a PAX System wheel, or a PAX System
tire on a non-PAX System wheel. Attempting to do so could cause serious
injury or death. All PAX System components (tire, wheel, support ring,
pressure sensor and gel) must be utilized. Never utilize a PAX System tire
and wheel without every other properly functioning component part,
correctly installed by an Authorized PAX System retailer. The PAX System
must be used on all wheel positions. After a low or zero pressure driving
event, the PAX System tire and wheel may be hot to the touch. Always
allow a PAX System tire to cool before attempting to handle it. Failure to
do so could result in injury.
SPECIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-
SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™ (ZP) TIRES
ZP tires can be more difcult to mount than conventional tires. They should
be mounted and demounted only by a properly trained tire professional.
ZP tires can generate a tremendous amount of heat when run at low or
zero pressure. ALWAYS ALLOW A ZP TIRE TO COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO HANDLE IT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Michelin
®
ZP tires are tubeless tires designed to operate in emergency
conditions at low or zero ination.
MICHELIN
®
SELF SUPPORTING ZERO PRESSURE™
(ZP) TIRES AND SPECIAL SH-M (SYMMETRIC HUMP-
MODIFIED) WHEELS
Some MICHELIN
®
ZP tires can perform with zero pressure capability
only when mounted on special SH-M wheels. These tires bear the SH-M
designation immediately following the ZP designation on the sidewall of
the tire.
DO NOT MOUNT ZP TIRES WITH
THE SH-M DESIGNATION ON
STANDARD WHEELS. IN SUCH
APPLICATIONS, THE TIRES MAY
BECOME UNSERVICEABLE AT
LOW OR ZERO PRESSURE,
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING
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