Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
TIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT
To avoid vibration or shaking of the motorhome when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly
balanced. This balance is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance
heavy spots on the wheel and tire assembly.
A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so they are positioned correctly relative to
the chassis' frame. This adjustment maximizes the life of your tires. These adjustments require
special equipment and should be performed by a qualified technician.
TIRE ROTATION SEQUENCE
Rotating tires from front to back and from side to side can reduce irregular wear (for vehicles
that have tires that are all the same size). Look in your tire manufacturers owners manual for
information on how frequently the tires on your motorhome should be rotated and the best
pattern for rotation.
TIRE REPAIR
The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside
the tire which surrounds the puncture hole. Punctures through the tread can be repaired if they
are not too large, but any punctures to the sidewall should not be repaired.
Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and/or
patched.
TIRE ROTATION
Please refer to the Mercedes Sprinter Owners Manual as well as the tire manufacturers
information packet for recommended proper tire rotation sequences.
These items can be found in your Owners Information Package.
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