Re-inflation of any type of tire and rim assembly that has been operated in a run-
flat or under inflated condition (80% or less of recommended operating pressure)
can result in serious injury or death. The tire may be damaged on the inside and
can explode while you are adding air. The rim parts may be worn, damaged or
dislodged and can explosively separate.
The energy stored in a tire and rim assembly under pressure makes changing
truck and off-road tires hazardous. Death or personal injury can occur while
handling or maintaining these tires. Special procedures must be followed and
special tools must be used if tires are to be changed safely. Whenever possible,
let your service company handle this job. If you must change a tire, follow the
step by step instructions detailed in a tire repair manual. Should low pressures
make it necessary to add air, never stand beside the tire tread. Instead use a
extension hose long enough to permit you to stand behind the tire tread. Always
use a tire cage or equivalent protection when adding air.
Use of starting fluid, ether, or gasoline or any other flammable material to
lubricate, seal or seat the beads of a tubeless tire can cause the tire to explode or
can cause the explosive separtion of the tire/rim assembly resulting in serious
injury or death. The use of any flammable material during tire servicing is
absolutely prohibited.
Any inflated tire mounted on a rim contains explosive energy. The use of
damaged, mismatched or improperly assembled tire/rim parts can cause the
assembly to burst apart with explosive force. If you are struck by an exploding
tire, rim part or the air blast, you can be seriously injured or killed.
Re-assembly and inflation of mismatched parts can result in serious injury or
death. Just because parts come in together does not mean that they belong
together. Check for proper matching of all rim parts before putting any parts
together.
Mismatching tire and rim diameters is dangerous. A mismatched tire and rim
assembly may explode and can result in serious injury or death. This warning
applies to any combination of mismatched components, such as 18" and 18.5"
tires. Never assemble a tire and rim unless you have positively identified and
correctly matched the parts.
357P/N 12261-683 REVISED: January 2015
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