Driving & Safety
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If you have a flat tire it is recommended to call for roadside service. The
size and weight of the motorhome, and its tires, requires proper equipment to
change the tire. A professional service technician will have the proper equip-
ment and training to repair or replace the tire. In the case of sudden tire fail-
ure avoid heavy braking. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually
decrease speed. Slowly move to a safe off-road place, which should be a firm
level spot. Turn the ignition off and turn the hazard flasher system ON.
Goodyear Tire Company has an emergency number which offers 24 hour
assistance. To contact Goodyear call (877) 484-7376. The old tire should be
saved for warranty.
Hub Piloted Mounting:
• Before using flange nuts that have already been used
in service, apply 2 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 performance.
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.
• Before installing the wheels, lubricate the hub pilot
pads with a drop of oil to prevent galling. Do not
lubricate any other wheel or hub surface.
• For a hub with intermittent pilot pads, position a pad
at twelve o’clock to center the wheel to reduce
runout.
NOTE: Loosen and tighten lug nuts
in a star pattern sequence. Sequence
tighten to 50 ft lb first, then
sequence tighten to 500 lb (over
tightening can cause distortion).
Front Wheels:
Slide the front wheel over the studs, being care-
ful not to damage stud threads. Snug the nuts in
sequence, do not tighten them fully until all have
been seated. Tighten the nuts to 500 ft.lbs in
sequence (as shown in the illustration).
WINDSOR
In Case of Flat Tire
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