Mounting instructions: General
- Always use new valves when changing tires! Steel valves (part no. 993.361.073.00) -1- are used for 18-inch Turbo II wheels and rubber valves -2- for 18-inch Turbo-Look II wheels. Refer to Fig 1. Steel valve assembly. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING VALVE (STEEL VALVE) (TURBO II WHEEL) .
- When fitting tires, the direction of rotation and the inner and outer sides should be noted!
- Use only TIP TOP Universal, order No. 593 0601 (3.5 kg bucket) or Contifix as the mounting paste!
When mounting tubeless tires, check the sealing surface of the tire and the disc wheel for cleanliness and any signs of damage. Bear in mind here that the bead base performs the sealing function on tubeless tires. If the bead edge has to perform the sealing function, air can escape when the vehicle is driven aggressively.
When mounting the tire beads, use only the prescribed tire mounting pastes. The following can occur if an unsuitable mounting paste is used:
- twisting of the tire on the rim,
- fracture of the bead core during mounting,
- damage to the rim surface by aggressive substances.
If Contifix is used, apply sparingly to the tire beads (due to risk of the tire turning on the wheel). If possible, the vehicle should not be driven for 24 hours after tire mounting or matching.
- Customers should be informed that the full performance of new or newly mounted tires is achieved only after a distance of 100 to 200 km (60 to 120 miles) has been driven. Extreme driving maneuvers (acceleration, braking) should be avoided.
- The absolute limit on how far the tire can turn on the wheel must be regarded as 20 mm. An optimum balancing result will be worsened in this case.
- Mark the relative positions of the tire and wheel for reference.
In order to optimize smoothness of rolling, it is expedient - and necessary in individual cases - to mount the tire in a favorable position with respect to the wheel (matching).