Tires With Emergency Running Characteristics, Repairing
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General Information
CAUTION:
Examining damaged tires should only be performed by trained personnel.
WARNING:
- Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone flat.
- Pay close attention to the installation instructions.
-- The wheel must be inspected before mounting, as with conventional wheel/tire systems.
-- The wheels should be checked for damage after a flat tire (true running, axial run-out, other damage) because the wheel could be damaged in an emergency by driving through a pothole.
-- A damaged wheel should be replaced.
NOTE:
Flat tire sprays may be used on tires with emergency running characteristics (SST).
Tires must be replaced after running flat.
Observe the manufacturer mounting instructions.