Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021, Owner'S Manual

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TIRES
size:
ST 235/75 R 15 pressure: max 50psi cold,
LT 225/75 R 16 pressure: max 80 psi cold (Overland)
overview
… Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle.
Under-inflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Maintaining proper tire pressure, tire and
vehicle load limits, avoiding road hazards, and regularly inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are
important steps in avoiding tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires.
These steps, along with other
care and maintenance activities, may improve vehicle handling, help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and
accidents, improve fuel economy and increase the life of your tires. In sum, you are responsible for making tire safety a regular
part of your tow vehicle and habitat maintenance routine. Remember that the time you spend is minimal compared with the
inconvenience and safety consequences of tire failure.
proper wheel nut torque is essential to safe towing. The wheel and axle systems used in habitats are similar in many ways to
those found in motor vehicles. However, they differ in several important ways. First, habitat wheels do not steer, and are
subjected to high side load stress when making tight turns around corners. This tends to flex the wheel and loosen the wheel
nuts. Wheel nut torque requirements vary depending on the size and manufacturer of the wheel.
TIRE FUNDAMENTALS
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies
and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard
certification and recall matters.
Sidewall markings and important terms … your habitat tires should be marked with either a designation of “ST” (i.e. ST235/75/
R15, or LT235/75/R15). The “ST” indicates Standard Habitat Service and designed for habitat use only. The “LT” indicates Light
Truck Service and designed to be used on vehicles that are capable of carrying heavy cargo.
maximum load rating …. Is the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that each tire can carry.
maximum permissible inflation pressure … is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire under normal
driving conditions.
max. load single kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) cold -This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a single.
load range …. identifies the tire’s load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.
TIRE TREAD
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that helps prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when
the road is wet or icy. Generally, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. The
following chart is a general guide for determining the condition of and maintenance action for your habitat tires:
replacement … please refer to the tire sidewall on your habitat’s standard tires for information regarding proper tire replacement.
Be sure to replace your standard habitat tires with “ST” or “LT”designated tires. Note: replacing your habitat tires with non-ST
designated tires will void the Limited Warranty.
See Limited Warranty section herein. If you have any doubt about the correct
size/type to choose, consult with a tire dealer. Please also refer to the manual provided by your specific tire manufacturer for
care and use instructions.
repair …. the proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that surrounds
the puncture hole. Punctures through the tread may be repaired if they are not too large, but punctures to the sidewall should
NOT be repaired. Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched.
ALL TIRE REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS
Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance
of the vehicle. Because tires may naturally lose air over time, or when driven over objects such as potholes or curbs, it is
important to check tire pressure monthly and before every trip.