PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS User Manual

Rim flange
wear
2-11
To obtain a gauge(s) at no charge and information on free training on proper
installation and maintenance procedures, contact Alcoa Wheel and Forged
Products at (800) 242-9898 option 1 or on the web at www.alcoawheels.com.
STEP 1. Remove the wheel/tire assembly from the vehicle. Remove the valve core
to deflate the tire completely. Remove the tire from the wheel according to OSHA
regulations, TMC recommended practices for tire and rim safety procedures
and/or the Alcoa Wheel Service Manual.
Alcoa Rim Flange Wear Gauge Instructions
Determining Rim Flange Wear
Wheel rim
Wheel rim
Wheel rim
Rim Gauge
Alcoa P/N 000700
Rim Gauge
Alcoa P/N 000700
Rim Acceptable
Rim NOT
Acceptable
Rim Acceptable
Rim Gauge
Alcoa P/N 000700
Daylight in this
area indicates
acceptable rim.
No daylight
in this area
indicates
excessive
wear
Remove from service immediately.
Irregular wear on the surface of the rim flange is caused by abrasion from the
tire chafer and sidewall. Rim flange wear happens most often in applications
with heavy or shifting loads. If you are experiencing excessive rim flange wear
in your operation, consider using Alcoa Dura-Flange
®
aluminum wheels. These
wheels have been specially treated to significantly reduce rim flange wear.
Remove wheels from service when rim flange wear is excessive. Excessive
wear can be determined using an Alcoa approved wear gauge and procedures
detailed below. If rim flange wear becomes sharp and/or cuts the tire, contact
Alcoa for recommended maintenance procedures.
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Photo 1. Acceptable Rim Flange Wear Condition
Daylight in this
area indicates
acceptable rim.

PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS Specifications

General

Brand	PREVOST
Model	LE MIRAGE XLII BUS SHELLS
Category	Buses
Language	English