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Road oil will cause deterioration of the rubber. Dirt buildup will help hold
chemicals in the air next to the tire and will also cause deterioration.
When cleaning any rubber product, proper care and methods in cleaning must
be used to obtain the maximum service years out of the tires. Use a soft brush and
a mild detergent to clean the tires. If a dressing product is used to “protect” the
tires from aging, use extra care and caution. Tire dressings that contain petroleum
products or alcohol may cause deterioration or cracking.
In many cases it is not the dressing that causes a problem, but the chemical
reaction that subsequently occurs. When these same dressing products are used on
a passenger car tire that is replaced every three to four years, it is rare to see a
major problem. However, in most cases, motorhome tires may last longer due to
limited annual mileage, and exposure.
Hub Piloted Mounting:
• Before using flange nuts that have already been used in service, apply
two drops of oil at one point between the flange and hex. This will
allow parts to rotate freely and provide the proper clamping force when
tightened. Use any common lubricant typically used for fasteners.
Examples are motor oil and general purpose lubricating oils. Excessive
lubricant is not desirable, this will not improve the nut torquing per-
formance. Excessive lubricant makes the nuts hard to handle, attracts
dirt to the nuts and may cause unsightly appearance to the wheel. Only
used nuts need to be lubricated.
• Since flange nuts generate higher clamping force always use grade eight
studs with hub mount wheels.
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