Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

Tires and Wheels
Introduction
TIRES AND WHEELS
Keeping the tires in good condition is essential to the safe,
efficient operation of your Medium Duty vehicle. Regular, frequent
inspection and the right care will give you the assurance
of safe and reliable tire operation.
WARNING! Use only original equipment manufactured
(OEM) components. Use of non-original
equipment could cause wheel breakage and
wheel separation from vehicle, which could
result in an accident causing death or personal
injury. Each mounting system is engineered only
for use with its correct mating part. Be sure that
properly matched components are used for each
type of mounting. The comparison chart on Page
213 illustrates the differences between parts
used in hub-piloted mount and ball seat mount
applications. Only OEM supplied hub-piloted or
ball-seat mounted wheels may be used on this
vehicle.
Preventive Maintenance
• If you are not fully qualified and not equipped
with the proper tools and equipment, do not
attempt to raise the vehicle or remove or install
the damaged tire and wheel assembly. Obtain
expert help. A person can be killed or seriously
injured and/or damage can result from using the
wrong service methods. Truck tires and wheels
should be serviced only by trained personnel
using proper equipment. Do not reinflate a tire
that has been run flat or is seriously low on air
without first removing the tire from the rim and
inspecting for damage.
• Follow OSHA regulations per section 1910.177.
• Do not exceed the speed rating of tires. Exceeding
the speed rating may result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
• Follow all warnings and cautions contained
within the tire and wheel manufacturers literature.
• Only properly trained personnel should service
tire and rim assemblies.
• See page 215 for specific safety requirements
for trucks with hydraulic brakes.
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