Chevrolet Light - Tires

c uit is lik ely to be shorted in which case it is advisable to
contact a Chevrolet dealer.
NOTE: Always carry a spare fu se in th e clip in fuse box cover.
TIRES
Description. Chevrolet comm ercial vehicles are equipped with
synthetic rubber t ires and tube s. It is important that these
tire s be properly inflated to assure normal tire life. See "Tire
Infl ation Ta ble ," page 20.
It is important to have your truck equipped with tire s h av -
ing a rated capacity to ha ndl e the anticipa ted l oads as ove r-
loading
tir es seriously affect tire life.
Maintenance-
Mounting Synthetic Tubes.
1. Before installing tube in tire, clean inside of casing
thoroughly.
2. In se rt tube in tire and inflate until it is nearly rounded
out.
3. I nspect rim for ru st scale and be nt flan ges- clean ru st
scale
and s tr a ighten flanges.
4. Using a
bru sh or cl o th swab, apply a solution of neutral
vegeta ble oil soap to th e inside and outside of tire bead s a nd
also to the rim side of tube. Do not allow soap so luti on to run
down into tire.
S. When mounting tire and tube on drop center rim, follow
the standar d procedure . Be s ur e tire is centered on rim so that
beads are out o f'rim well before inflating. Do not allow tir e to
hang loosely on wheel while inflating.
6. Center va lve and pull it firmly against the rim. Hold in
this posi
ti on and inflate until beads are firmly seated on rim
again st fl anges . .
7.
Completely deflate tire by remo v ing va lve core .
8. Reinflate
tire to rec omme nded pressure.
(Caution: Wh en tube and flap are not properly lubricated and
mounted, they will be st r etched thin in the tire bead and rim
r el ion. This will cause premature failure .)
'-At Ton Tire Changing. Th e dr op center w heels used on ¥.z ton
models hav e been so universall y used on cars and light tru c ks
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