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ROAD WHEELS
In most instances the road wheels and tyres are supplied
by the Caravan Manufacturer. The condition of wheels and
tyres should be checked regularly, particularly for distortion
of anges and the wheel dish. Wheels that are damaged or
distorted, or have wheel bolt seatings cracked or deformed
must not be repaired or used in service - these must be
replaced.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Standard AL-KO caravan chassis use M12 bolts. These must
always only be tightened to the correct torque setting as
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. They should be
tightened in sequence, North, South, East, West and never
clock or anti-clockwise. Always use a calibrated torque
wrench and do not use a corner steady brace or power or
electric wrench. It is as dangerous to overtighten wheel bolts
as it is to not tighten them sufciently.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The torque settings should be re-checked after 50 km.
If other wheel bolts are used please ensure the torque settings are
as follows:
M10 - 49 Nm (36 ft. lb)
M14 - 135 Nm (99.5 ft. lb)
M16 - 210 Nm (155 ft. lb)
SPECIAL NOTE - ALUMINIUM WHEELS
The standard M12 x 1.5 60o Conical Wheel bolts are NOT
SUITABLE for aluminium wheel rims. Special wheel bolts should
be used.
TYRES
The legal requirements for tread depth on motor vehicles, also
applies to caravan and trailers.
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