Suzuki RA410, Manual

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It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same
axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it should be paired with
the tire having the most tread, to equalize braking traction.
The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa).
Tire pressures is usually printed in both kPa and psi on the Tire
Placard.
Metric tire gauges are available from tool suppliers.
The chart, shown left table, converts commonly used inflation pres-
sures from kPa to psi.
WARNING:
Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle
such as radial, bias and bias-belted tires except in emer-
gencies, because handling may be seriously affected
and may result in loss of control.
kPa kgf/cm
2
psi
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
23
26
29
32
35
38
41
44
REPLACEMENT WHEELS
Wheels must be replaced if they are bent, dented, have excessive
lateral or radial runout, air leak through welds, have elongated bolt
holes, if lug nuts won’t stay tight, or if they are heavily rusted.
Wheels with greater runout than shown in figure below may cause
objectional vibrations.
Replacement wheels must be equivalent to the original equipment
wheels in load capacity, diameter, rim with offset and mounting
configuration. A wheel of improper size or type may affect wheel
and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibra-
tion, vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to body and chas-
sis.
HOW TO MEASURE WHEEL RUNOUT
To measure the wheel runout, it is necessary to use an accurate
dial indicator. The tire may be on or off the wheel. The wheel should
be installed to the wheel balancer of the like for proper measure-
ment.
Take measurements of both lateral runout (1) and radial runout (2)
at both inside and outside of the rim flange. With the dial indicator
set in place securely, turn the wheel one full revolution slowly and
record every reading of the indicator.
* TOTAL INDICATOR READING
IGNORE INDICATOR “JUMP”
DUE TO WELD SEAMS, PAINT
RUNS, SCRATCHES, ETC.
1
2
3F-2 WHEEL AND TIRES