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Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
Remember R.I.M.
Three Simple Steps To Help Keep Shops Safe
R.I.M. is a training program developed by Hennessy Industries to help keep tire technicians safe. By following
the basic principles of R.I.M., technicians can avoid situations that can cause catastrophic accidents like tire explo-
sions.
R.I.M.
stands for read, inspect, and mount:
Read
the tire size on a new tire before mounting to make sure it is the proper size for the wheel.
Inspect
the wheel for cracks, rust, and or other damage that could cause an unsafe situation.
Mount
the tire safely, making sure not to put any part of your body over the tire during inflation.
The most serious of possible accidents is a tire explosion. This is often caused by a tire/rim mismatch.
If a tire explodes on a tire changer, pressure causes it to fly straight up at tremendous speed. If a technician is
standing over the tire, he can be seriously injured or killed.
Hennessy’s R.I.M. program allows the technician to avoid situations that can cause tire explosions and other
accidents. The full program, including training videos, brochures, posters, and other materials, are available from
Coats distributors nationwide.
READ INSPECT MOUNT
