Run Flat Tires Safety Precautions

Run Flat Tires Safety Precautions

• Work for removing and mounting tires with emergency running characteristics must only be performed by mechanics specially trained for it.

• The special tools necessary must be in proper working order and not be damaged! Contact the manufacturer of the tire mounting device found in the workshop directly for suitable additional tools. Additional tools are offered as recommended accessories for the tire mounting devices listed with VAS - numbers.

• If necessary, use a mounting paste recommended by the tire manufacturer.

• The description of the work procedure for removing and mounting may vary depending on the device manufacturer and type of device.

• The work procedure described explains the principal procedure for removing and mounting tires with emergency running characteristics. It is important to recognize, before starting the removal and mounting, it is possibly an "emergency running tire" and to mount it accordingly!

• Distinguishing characteristic: Such tires can be recognized by one of the following listed abbreviations: DSST, Euforia, RFT, ROF, RSC, SSR or ZP. These abbreviations are located on the tire flank behind the tire designation of the respective tire manufacturer.

• Always note the instructions and danger warnings identified in the following description!

• Check whether the tire pressure sensor should be replaced (if equipped).

• During the removal and mounting of the tire, make sure that no contact is made between the tires and the tire pressure sensor.

• When cleaning the wheel, the tire pressure sensor must not come into contact with water or be blown on with compressed air.