WHEELS AND TIRES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEEL AND TIRE SERVICE
Tools List
Qty.
Lug Wrench, 3/4" .........................................................1
Impact Wrench.............................................................1
Impact Socket, 3/4"......................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
To prevent injury caused by a broken socket,
use only sockets designed for impact wrench
use. Never use a conventional socket.
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tires are cool.
When removing wheels with an impact wrench, use only
impact sockets. Regular sockets are not designed for
pressures exerted by power tools.
A tire explosion can cause severe injury or
death. Never exceed inflation pressure rating
on tire sidewall.
To prevent tire explosion, pressurize
tire with small amount of air applied
intermittently to seat beads. Never
exceed the tire manufacturer’s recom-
mendation when seating a bead. Pro-
tect face and eyes from escaping air
when removing valve core.
Use caution when inflating tires. Due
to the low volume of these small tires,
overinflation can occur in a matter of
seconds. Overinflation could cause
the tire to separate from the wheel or
cause the tire to explode, either of
which could cause personal injury.
Do not use low inflation pressure tires on any
E-Z-GO vehicle. Do not use any tire which has
a recommended inflation pressure less than
the inflation pressure recommended in
Owner’s Guide.
Use caution when inflating tires. Due to the low volume of
these small tires, overinflation can occur in a matter of
seconds. Overinflation could cause the tire to separate
from the rim or cause the tire to explode, either of which
could cause personal injury.
Tire inflation should be determined by the condition of the
terrain. See “Recommended Tire Pressures” on page 2
for recommended tire inflation pressure.
For outdoor applications with major use on grassy areas,
the following should be considered: on hard turf, it is
advantageous to have a slightly higher inflation pressure;
on very soft turf, a lower pressure prevents tires from cut-
ting into the turf.
For vehicles being used on paved or hard surfaces, tire
inflation pressure should be in the higher allowable
range, but under no condition should inflation pressure
be higher than recommended on tire sidewall.
All four tires should have the same pressure for optimum
handling characteristics.
Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or
inflating.
Tire Repair
The vehicle is fitted with low pressure volume tires
mounted on one piece rims.
Generally, the most cost effective way to repair a flat tire
resulting from a puncture in the tread portion of the tire is
to use a commercial tire plug.
Tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automo-
tive parts outlets and have the advantage of not requir-
ing the tire be removed from the wheel.
If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to
the maximum recommended pressure for the tire.
Immerse the tire in water to locate the leak and mark with
chalk.
Insert tire plug in accordance with manufacturer’s specifi-
cations.
If tire is to be removed or mounted, follow the tire chang-
ing machine manufacturer’s recommendations in order to
minimize possibility of personal injury.
