GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WHEELS
TYRES
WHEEL BALANCING
The wheels should be removed, cleaned and visually inspected
every 12 months or 50,000 miles whichever is the sooner.
Wheels held in stores should be cleaned and inspected every
three months. The wheel inspections should cover the following
areas:
General overall condition.
Mounting surfaces to be free from rust and heavy paint.
Lightening holes to be undamaged and rust free.
The wheels should be repainted as necessary, except on
mounting faces.
CHECK THE SECURITY OF THE ROAD WHEEL NUTS FOR
CORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE. SEE TECHNICAL DATA SECTION.
It is important that each wheel and tyre assembly is correctly
balanced in order to obtain the best steering and ride quality. tyre
wear may effect wheel balancing and therefore periodic wheel
balancing is recommended.
Maintenance of the correct tyre pressure is essential for passenger
comfort, safety and long tyre life.
ENSURE THAT THE TYRES ARE INFLATED TO THE
RECOMMENDED PRESSURES - SEE TECHNICAL DATA SECTION.
Periodically check the tyres for wear, tread depth and visible
damage. Immediately rectify any mechanical defects, such as
faulty wheel alignment.
It is advisable to fit evenly matched tyres on dual mounted
wheels.
DO NOT SUBJECT THE TYRES TO UNNECESSARY STRESSES
AND WEAR BY OVERLOADING, VIOLENT BRAKING OR SUDDEN
ACCELERATION.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN
FULL LOCK HAS BEEN REACHED OR THE WHEELS ARE AGAINST AN
OBSTRUCTION.
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