MG Midget Mark II User Manual

WHEELS AND TYR ES
Tyre removal and refitting
Removal and replacement procedure for tubeless tyres is similar to that used
for tyres with inner tubes.
Remove the valve interior to deflate the tyre completely and push
both cover
edges into the base of the rim at the point diametrically opposite to the valve,
then lever the cover edge near the valve over the rim edge. Continue round
the tyre until the bead on one side is completely free. Stand the tyre
and wheel
The cover edge must be
levered over the rim close to
the valve to remove or refit
the tyre
The cover bead must be
pushed into the well-base
of
the wheelrim, as indicated by
the arrow
LU BRICATION DIAGRAM
upright, keeping the remaining bead in the weli-i se of the wheel rim. Lever
the tyre bead at the top of the wheel over the rim ange, and at the same time
push the wheel away from the cover 'with the
ou.er hand.
A similar technique has to be employed when replacing the tyre, keeping the
beaded edge in the well-base of the wheel rim
and carefully levering the tyre
edge over the wheel rim on the opposite side.
Great care must be'exercised to
avoid damage to the tyre bead and the tyre levers used must be in good condition.
Initial inflation can be carried out with a foot pump ~ using a rope tourniquet
around the periphery of the tyre to obtain a seal between the tyre edge and the
wheel rim, but it is more easily accomplished with a compressed-air line.
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MG Midget Mark II Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	Midget Mark II
Category	Automobile
Language	English