Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Tires and Wheels
Introduction
Keeping the tires in good condition is essential to the safe,
efficient operation of your Regional Haul 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 nonoriginal
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 208 illustrates
the differences between parts used in hubpiloted
mount and ball seat mount applications.
Only OEM supplied hub-piloted or ballseat
mounted wheels may be used on this vehicle.
TIRES AND WHEELS
• 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.
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