Airstream TOMMY BAHAMA 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Sprinter Van
2019 Tommy Bahama TC
7-9
Tire Rotation
Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear
differently depending on the types of roads driven,
driving habits, etc� To obtain the longest tire life, you
should inspect and rotate your tires regularly�
Many automotive dealers and tire dealers will perform
a free tire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire
wear�
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles�
For the longest tire life, any time irregular wear is seen
have the tires checked, alignment checked, and tires
rotated by your truck or tire dealer� Have the cause of
uneven wear corrected�
Rotation Pattern For Dual Rear Wheels
Front
Rear
NOTE
Read the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator’s
Manual for complete instruction on tire rotation,
installation, and maintenance.
NOTE
Vehicles with aluminum alloy wheels will require
tires to be dismounted and remounted so as to
leave rims in original locations because the dura
bright finish is only applied to one side.
Support
Since touring coach’s may sit for long periods it is
important to properly support the tires if blocks are
used for leveling�
Extreme caution must be taken to ensure that the
tires are fully supported when using blocks to level the
touring coach� The load on the tire should be evenly
distributed on the block and in the case of duals,
evenly distributed on blocks for both tires� If not done,
the steel cables in the sidewall of the tires may be
damaged and could lead to premature fatigue of the
sidewall�
Correct
Duals
Dual Tire Foot Print
Figure 1
The CORRECT methods are shown in Figure 1� Dual
tires are supporting the full load� Please note that the
blocks are wider than the tread and longer than the
tire’s footprint� This provides maximum support to the
tires and ensures that the load is evenly distributed
throughout the tire’s footprint area�
Incorrect
Figure 2
INCORRECT methods are shown in Figure 2: One
tire, a portion of one tire, or portions of two tires are
supporting the full load�
WARNING
Tires that are incorrectly supported may be
damaged, which could lead to casing failure
resulting in serious injury or property damage.
If, on previous occasions, the tires have been
incorrectly supported, hidden damage may be
present. Please contact your local tire dealer and
request an inspection and a determination of
possible damage.