CHASSIS 5-5
TIRES
TIRE REPLACEMENT
• Remove the front and rear wheels. ("5-4)
• After removing the air valve cap, release the tire pressure by
depressing the valve.
• Dismount the bead from the rim completely as shown.
• Separate the tire from the rim by using a set of tire levers and
rim protectors.
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When using the tire lever, do not scratch or hit the seal-
ing portion (hump) of the wheel or it may cause air-leak-
age.
• Apply clean water to the tire bead and the flange of the rim.
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Never apply grease, oil, or gasoline to the tire bead be-
cause they will deteriorate the tire.
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The standard tire fitted on this vehicle is AT16 × 8-7
for the front and rear.
The use of tires other than the standard may cause in-
stability. It is highly recommended to use the specified
tire.
• Mount the tire on the rim by hand as shown.
NOTE:
Inspect the sealing portion of the rim before installing the tire on
the rim.
• When installing each tire, make sure the arrow A on the tire
points in the direction of rotation. Also, make sure the outer
side of the wheel rim is facing outward.
NOTE:
For inspecting the tire refer to page 2-11.
Inspact the valve core, before installation.