WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 8-3
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TIRES
Read WARNING on page 8-1.
TIRE REMOVAL
NOTE: Tire must be removed or installed from the valve stem side of the rim.
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. See Wheel Removal on page 8-2.
2. Remove the valve cap and valve core and allow air to escape from the tire.
3. Use a tire machine to remove the tire from the rim.
TIRE REPAIR
1. Determine the location and cause of the air leak.
1.1. Remove the wheel as instructed. See Wheel Removal on page 8-2. Inflate the tire to the recom-
mended tire pressure.
1.2. Immerse the tire in water and then mark the point where bubbles are formed by escaping air.
1.3. Determine the cause of the air leak and repair as required. See following NOTE.
NOTE: An air leak could be due to a punctured tire, faulty valve core, improperly seated valve stem, or
improperly seated tire bead.
Small holes in the tire can be plugged using a standard automotive tubeless tire repair kit available at
auto supply stores.
TIRE INSTALLATION
1. Use a tire machine to install the new tire on the rim.
2. Adjust air pressure in the tire to the recommended pressure and immerse the wheel and tire assembly
in water to make sure there are no leaks.
3. Install the wheel. See Wheel Installation on page 8-2.
