TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)

Mounting Bias Off-The-Road Tires on EM Rims
(Tubeless-type. See page 60 for additional instructions for tube and flap insertion.)
Read safety instructions
(pages 26-35) before proceeding.
1. Before mounting:
• Clean all rim components. Remove
rust and dirt. Lock ring and O-ring
grooves must be clean and rust free
for proper seating and seal. (Photo 1)
• Inspect parts for damage. Replace all
cracked, worn, damaged, or severely
rusted components.
• Paint or coat all parts with rust inhibitor.
• Double check to be sure correct
parts are being used.
• Inspect inside of tire. Remove any
foreign matter. Use compressed air
to dry any moisture.
2. Place base on 4” - 6” blocks (10-13 cm)
or mounting stand. Gutter side must be
up.
Photo 1
Photo 2
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3. Place back flange on base. (Photo 2)
4. Lubricate tire beads with vegetable lubricant.
• Use only approved vegetable-based
lubricants.
• Lubricate from toe to GG ring on
tire.
• Lubricate moderately, but thoroughly.
5. Use tire hoist with sling or tire handler
to lift tire. Place on rim. (Photo 3)
Stand clear when using a cable or chain
sling. It can snap and lash out.
6. Depress tire bead area to ease assembly
of next components. (Photo 4)
Photo 3
Photo 4
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