Wheels and Tires: Description and Operation
Wheels And TiresWARNING: Do not mix different types of tires, such as radial, bias or bias-belted, on the same vehicle except in emergencies. Vehicle handling can be seriously affected and can result in loss of control.
Factory-installed tires and wheels are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including full-rated load capacity when inflated to recommended inflation pressures.
Tire Inflation Information
WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if incorrectly used, serviced or maintained. To avoid serious injury, never attempt to re-inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under-inflated without first removing the tire from the wheel assembly for inspection. Do not attempt to add air to tires or install new tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect persons and property.
Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be carried out by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and make sure that all persons are at a safe distance.
Tire and Wheel Runout
Excessive radial and lateral runout of a wheel and tire assembly can cause roughness, vibration, wheel tramp, tire wear and steering wheel tremor.
Before checking runout, and to avoid false readings caused by temporary flat spots in the tires, check runout only after the vehicles has been driven far enough to warm the tires.