Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions. • 17
Performance Tires & Wheels • Mounting
Before beginning any of the mounting activities, re-
view all of the caution, warning and danger instructions
associated with mounting already listed in the early
part of the manual concerning tire/rim size match, in-
spect for damage, etc.
1.
Install or review condition of any pressure sensor
devices. This will prevent having to remount the tire
later.
2.
Begin the tire mounting process by lubricating
both tire beads and the rim if necessary (fi gure 38).
Figure 38 - Lubricate Tire Beads
3.
For mounting the lower bead; position the tire at
an angle to the rim and mount (fi gure 39).
Figure 39 - Mount the Lower Bead
4.
Next position the rim for the best mounting by as-
suring the valve stem or sensor devices will not pre-
vent the upper bead from using the wheel’s full drop
center. Typically valves or sensor devices are positioned
at 90 degrees forward of the Duckhead tool.
5.
Next position the R.H. taper roller on the tire and
press the sidewall down even with the wheel’s drop
center. Next position the L.H. drop center tool at the
3 o’clock position and force down on the tire sidewall
allowing the step on the plastic Duckhead mount/de-
mount tool to engage the rim (fi gure 40)
Figure 40 - Position R.H. and L.H. Helpers
6.
Start the mounting process by jogging the rotation
of the machine (fi gure 41). On very low profi le tires,
it may be necessary to utilize the lift tool to assist in
maintaining the tire bead in the wheel’s drop center
(fi gure 42).
Figure 41 - Jog Machine Rotation
Figure 42 - Utilize the Lift Tool if Necessary
