Rotate the tire/wheel assembly 360o.and turn the steering wheels to the right and the left to confirm the tire/wheel assembly has adequate clearance from steering, suspension, brakes, drive components and the fenders/body of the vehicle. This information is located in the vehicles owner’s manual or the vehicles tire information placard located on the glove box door, the door edge or the door post. Use a hand torque wrench to confirm the lug nuts/lug bolts are tightened according to the vehicle manufactures specifications. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO INSTALL THE WHEELS. Install the lug nuts/lug bolts in a crisscross pattern with a hand wrench to assure uniform force is applied to the wheel and the wheel is installed parallel to the vehicle hub. If the wheel has multiple P.C.D’s drilled (AKA bolt patterns), confirm that the proper P.C.D is chosen before the wheel is secured to the vehicle Place the tire/wheel assembly onto the vehicle hub. Never inflate beyond the tire manufactures recommended tire pressure to seat beads.ĭamage to the wheel as a result of improper mounting and will void the wheel warranty. Use adequate lubricant on the tire and the wheel to assure the tire bead and the wheel bead are seated properly on the wheel.įollow tire manufactures rim width and rim diameter recommendations when matching wheel size and tire size. Use extreme caution when mounting tires on wheels. Failing to use the proper installation hardware will void the wheel warranty. Failing to use the proper installation hardware can result in damage to the wheel, the vehicle and/or personal injury. It is the sole responsibility of the installer to assure the wheel has the proper installation hardware. Hub Rings – If the application requires hub centric rings, confirm they are a snug fit on the vehicle hub and the wheel hub and that they do not prevent the wheel from sitting flush on the vehicle hub. With the wheel on the vehicle, confirm no less than 7 turns of the lug nut/bolt are available. Lug Length – Confirm the lug nuts or lug bolts are of adequate length to secure the wheel on the vehicle on the securely. Confirm the lug nut/lug bolt seating area is the same as the wheel. Confirm the vehicle threads are free from rust and burns. Lug Thread Pitch and Seat – Confirm the lug nuts or lug bolts thread smoothly on to the stud treads. Failing to test fit wheels for obstructions will void the wheel warranty.Ĭonfirm all the mounting hardware is for the correct application. It is the sole responsibility of the installer to assure the wheel has sufficient clearance from the steering, suspension, brakes or drive components of the vehicle. Check for any obstructions that interfere with the operation of the steering, suspension, brakes or drive components of the vehicle. Install three (3) lug nuts on the wheel and rotate the wheel 360o. Test fit the wheels on the front AND the rear of the vehicle BEFORE mounting a tire on the wheel. This includes, but limited to rust, hub rings, spacers, clips, weights and rivets. Inspect the wheel mounting surface for any obstructions that may prevent the wheel from laying parallel to the wheel mounting surface. Remove one wheel from the front AND the rear of the vehicle/axle assembly. Failing to follow load rating limits of the wheel will void the wheel warranty. It is the sole responsibility of the installer to assure the wheel has sufficient load rating for the vehicle. All wheels must satisfy the load carrying capacity of the vehicle located in the vehicles owner’s manual or the vehicles tire information placard located on the glove box door, the door edge or the door post.ĭO NOT EXCEED THE LOAD RATING OF THE WHEEL REGARDLESS OF THE LOAD RATING OF THE TIRE.
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