Tire Replacement Precaution

Note the following points when tires are to be removed from or mounted onto wheels.

1. Be careful not to damage the tire bead, the rim bead, or the edge of the rim.
2. Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or cloth to clean and remove all rust and dirt from the rim edge and the rim bead.
3. When cleaning aluminum wheels, use a soft cloth, never a wire brush or sandpaper.
4. Remove pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in the tire tread.
5. Be sure the air valve is installed correctly.
6. Apply a soapy solution to the tire bead and the edge of the rim before mounting.
7. After mounting a tire onto a wheel, inflate the tire to 30-35 psi {207-241 kPa, 2.10-2.46 kgf/cm² }. Verify that the bead is seated correctly onto the rim and that there are no air leaks. Then reduce the pressure to the specified level.
   CAUTION:

   • Do not exceed 40 psi {275 kPa, 2.8 kgf/cm² } during tire inflation.
8. If a tire iron is used to change a tire on an aluminum wheel, be sure to use a piece of rubber between the iron lever and the wheel to avoid damage to the wheel. Work should be done on a rubber mat, not on a hard or rough surface.