Mounting instructions: General
- Always use new valves when changing tyres! Rubber valves are primarily used. Steel valves (part No. 993.361.073.00) are used for Turbo wheels (not for Turbo Look wheels).
- The initially represented procedure, steel valves do not generally need to be changed, is invalid. Previous written publications should be altered accordingly.
- When fitting tyres, 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 tyres, check the sealing surface of the tyre 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 tyres. If the bead edge has to perform the sealing function, air can escape when the vehicle is driven aggressively.
When mounting the tyre beads, use only the prescribed tyre mounting pastes. The following can occur if an unsuitable mounting paste is used:
- twisting of the tyre 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 tyre beads (due to risk of the tyre turning on the wheel). If possible, the vehicle should not be driven for 24 hours after tyre mounting or matching.
- Customers should be informed that the full performance of new or newly mounted tyres is achieved only after a distance of 100 to 200 km (60 to 120 miles) has been driven. Extreme driving manoeuvres (acceleration, braking) should be avoided.
- The absolute limit on how far the tyre 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 tyre and wheel for reference.
In order to optimise smoothness of rolling, it is expedient - and necessary in individual cases - to mount the tyre in a favorable position with respect to the wheel (matching).