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Rim area
3-10
Check the entire rim area for nicks, gouges and cracks. Loss of air may be caused by cracks in
areas around the valve stem hole. Remove the wheel from service.
Bead Seat area
3-11
Loss of air may be caused by cracks in the bead seat areas around the rim. Remove the
wheel from service if damaged.
Bead seat cracks are normally caused by overloading of the wheels. If you have this type of
wheel breakage it would be recommended to use SEVERE SERVICE WHEELS.
Valve hole crack
Drop center crack