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Kronings®
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Lammefjordsvej 5
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6715 Esbjerg N
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Denmark
Phone +45 7022 5840
VAT No DK -40193189
Tire Care Tips
To reduce the risk of tire failure, we strongly recommend the following:
1.
Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when the tires are cool
2.
Never overload your tires. Heed the maximum load-carrying capability of your tires
3.
Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, or snags resulting from use. See your
tire dealer immediately if any such condition is discovered
4.
Never operate your vehicle more than lawful speeds or the maximum speeds justified by driving
conditions, or more than speeds recommended for the tires you are using
5.
Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire through impact or cutting,
such as chuck holes, glass, metal, etc.
Lug Nut Torqueing
Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per wheel than passenger car or truck wheels. Each wheel may
carry 1000 pounds and higher. Furthermore, wheels on tandem axle trailers do not steer, and are subjected
to very high side load stress whenever the trailer makes a tight turn. When going around corners, especially
on slow, tight turns, the wheels are subject to very strong side loads. This tends to flex the wheel and
gradually loosen the wheel nuts. Although the materials and manufacturing methods are maximized for this
kind of service, these extra loads can cause stress, which can result in flexing and loosening of wheel nuts.
Before each trip and anytime a wheel is replaced, be sure to tighten the wheel nuts, following the lug- pattern
sequence shown below. If the wheel was replaced, check the torque every 10, 25, and 50 miles.
