Tire, Sealed with Sealant

Tire, Sealed with Sealant

Tires which have been filled or sealed with tire sealant, must be drained before removing them from the wheel.

Removing

CAUTION!
• Avoid eye or skin contact with the tire sealant.

• It is hazardous to your health and can irritate the eyes and cause allergies.

• Wear protective gloves and glasses when removing tires.

- Set the wheel on an even surface.

- Remove tire valve insert.

- Carefully drill a hole in the tire in the area of the shoulder using suitable drill.





- Hold the wheel over a drip tray and allow the tire sealant to drain.

- Remove the tire from the wheel.

- Clean the wheel, for example using a damp cloth.

Mounting

• Make sure the wheel is clean.

- Using the (VAS 6459) - 1 - install a new tire valve.





- Remove the valve insert.

- Inflate the tire to approximately 3 to 4 bar, the tire bead must audibly slide over the wheel edge.

- Install the valve insert.

- Correct the inflation pressure to the correct specification.

- Balance the wheel.

Tire Sealant Disposal

• Tire sealant or residue from it must not be mixed with other wastes/fluids.

• Accumulating fluid residue from tire sealant must be collected and placed in a plastic container. The plastic containers can be sent for recycling together with the tire sets (if the expiration date has passed).

• The return or recycling can take place using the existing workshop disposal systems.

• Contact your service provider or ask the disposal contractor used by your distribution center or importer.