Section 48 (Wheel And Tire System): Tire: Inspection: Notes

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Take stones, glass, nails etc. out of the tread groove.
Replace the tire if as follows.

CAUTION:

When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.
Use a tire changer when removing tire from wheel.
To prevent damaging of transmitter, do not use the bead breaker in the position as shown in Fig 1 . (Model with tire pressure monitoring system)

Fig 1: Preventing Damage to Transmitter
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To prevent damaging of transmitter, set the tire changer boom in the position as shown in Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Setting Tire Changer Boom In Position

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When large crack on side wall, damage or crack on tread is found.
When the "tread wear indicator" appears as a solid band across the tread.

Fig 3: Identifying Tread Wear Indicator
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When a crack on tire valve is found, replace the tire valve.