Filling/inflating tire
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Remove all fitting aids.
IMPORTANT:
Possibilities for safely mounting the wheel or incorporation in inflation apparatus should be utilized!
Observe national regulations!
Observe instructions/conditions of trade association.
Observe national regulations!
Inflate with air (without valve insert).
- Increase pressure up to 3.3 bar in stages (fitting pressure).
- If the tire bead does not slip fully past the rim edge all round, do not under any circumstance increase the pressure.
- If necessary, release air and force off tire bead again.
- Coat rim flange and tire again with TYRE MOUNTING PASTE .
- Inflate tire again up to 3.3 bar.
- When tire beads are resting perfectly on rim shoulders, increase tire pressure to maximum 4.0 bar (settling pressure) to "settle" the tire.
Screw in valve insert and correct the tire pressure.
Observe notes on initialization of the RUN FLAT INDICATOR (RPA) or RDC (USA=TPM).
IMPORTANT:
Advise the customer to avoid heavy acceleration and heavy braking in the initial period.
The assembly paste can cause the tire to turn on the wheel rim and give rise to imbalance.
The assembly paste can cause the tire to turn on the wheel rim and give rise to imbalance.