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If you have a flat tire it is recommended to call for roadside service. The size
and weight of the motor home 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 failure
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 distor-
tion).
Front Wheels:
Slide the front wheel over the studs, being
careful 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).
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In Case of Flat Tire