Tire Deflation Precautions

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WARNING: Keep eyes away from valve stem when deflating tires. Reduce air pressure in tire as much as possible by pushing in valve core plunger prior to removing the core. Escaping air can carry particles that can injure the eyes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Cracked wheels can be dangerous. Deflate tires on cracked wheels prior to removal of wheels from the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Deflating a tire correctly is very important for safety. First, reduce the pressure as much as possible by depressing the valve core plunger. Only then should the valve core be removed to completely deflate the tire before removal from the vehicle or disassembly. On dual wheels, deflate both tires completely.

Dismounting tires from the wheels requires special care. Use only standard tire mounting tools and equipment. The use of makeshift tools to force tires on or off the wheels is dangerous and must be avoided.

Always lubricate tire beads to make sure of correct sealing of the tire beads on the rim. Use a rubber lubricant or a mild soap and water combination.

Make sure all the air is out before removing the tires from the wheels. Use special care when using tire irons. Grip the tire irons firmly and keep them free of oil and grease. They can slip and fly with tremendous force.

Never attempt to short-cut the above procedures.