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are cold, preferably in the morning. DO NOT adjust or lower tire
pressure when warm as it will be too low when cool. All tire pres-
sures rise when tires are moving on roadway. A tire is considered
cold after 3 hours of not moving.
5. WHEELS
Wheels are manufactured with steel or aluminum material meeting
the load rating of the tires. Steel wheels are powder coated paint
and should be cleaned and polished yearly to maintain its pleasing
appearance. Should you find scratches or chips in the paint, clean
and paint to protect against rust and further damage.
Aluminum wheels require the same treatment, wash with mild
soap and water. DO NOT use harsh soap or chemicals as they may
discolor the wheel’s finish.
When changing a tire and wheel, always start the attaching nuts
by hand before using any power wrenches to avoid cross threading.
Wheel torque must be 85 to 120 maximum foot lbs, 95 lbs is pre-
ferred.
Re-torque wheels at 100 miles and 300 miles. Do this each time a
wheel is removed and reinstalled.
Trim rings and center caps may be plastic or metal. Both require
cleaning and polishing , as plastic will tarnish and metal will rust if
care is not performed.
It is important to maintain proper torque to provide safe and secure
attachment of the wheel to the hub/drum. Be sure to use wheel nuts
that are compatible with the coin of the wheel. Improperly torqued
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to separate from the wheel mounting
surface during operation. This could result in property damage, seri-
ous injury, or loss of life.
FASTENER TORQUE
WARNING
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Tighten each lug nut in the order shown to the torque shown in the chart.
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