Aluminum Wheels Description

Notice: Special care must be taken when removing tires from aluminum wheels or else cosmetic damage could result. When mounting tires, use an approved tire mounting compound. The use of silicon base compounds or corrosive type compounds is strictly prohibited. A silicon base compound can cause the tire to slip on the rim. A corrosive type compound can cause tire or rim deterioration.

Remove and install the tire over the curb-side bead seat. Machines which do not have a flat bed for the wheel to rest may cause cosmetic damage when the wheel is being clamped down. The bottom bead breaker on some machines may also cause cosmetic damage.

Most tire changing equipment manufacturers have aluminum wheel adapter kits and plastic or Teflon coated tools which will prevent cosmetic damage. Even with these kits you must modify some machines.