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Mounting ATV Tires

WARNING: MOUNTING OF TIRES ON WHEELS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF DONE IMPROPERLY. ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL, USING THE PROPER TOOLS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, SHOULD ATTEMPT TO MOUNT TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

1. Use only a clip-on style air chuck with a long extension hose, remote filler, and inflation gauge.
2. Using a tire mounting lubricant, lube the tire and rim bead seat. Determine the tire's maximum recommended tire inflation pressure.
3. The tire and wheel must be located away from all personnel. Something solid, such as a block wall or a tire-mounting cage (see photo), must be between the tire/wheel assembly and the installer. THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY MUST BE OUT OF "LINE OF SIGHT" DURING THE INFLATION PROCESS.
4. Inflate the tire until you hear the beads seats snap, or until you reach the tire manufacturer's maximum recommended tire pressure. NEVER EXCEED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER'S MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.
5. If the tire beads do not seat, stop! Release all air from the tire/wheel assembly, and call your tire manufacturer or ITP for advice (909-390-1905).
6. Once the tire bead is seated, disconnect the chuck, re-install the valve core, and inflate to proper operating pressure.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TIRES BE INSTALLED IN A SAFETY CAGE SIMILAR TO THE ONE SHOWN IN THE ACCOMPANYING PHOTO. FAILURE TO FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY

BEADLOCK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Tires should be mounted using only good tire mounting practices and acceptable tire mounting equipment designed for the tire industry.
2. Seat tire bead in the shoulder of the bead lock inner ring of the wheel.
3. Position the outer ring. Tighten bolts in a cross pattern to ensure even pressure on the bead lock.
4. The outer ring will flex to match the tire bead and should cinch down to meet the inner ring.
5. Impact wrenches are not recommended for installing bolts, due to the possibility of over- or under- tightening. All bolts should be started by hand to avoid cross threading.
6. Maximum torque: 10 ft/lb.
7. Use tire-mounting fluid on the wheel bead opposite the bead lock to ensure a proper seat for the tire.

HOW TO CLEAN WHEELS

• Probably the single biggest mistake when cleaning wheels is to use industrial cleaners, which can contain harsh abrasives. Mild soap and warm water is sufficient for routine cleaning.
• After cleaning chrome-plated wheels, you can apply a non-abrasive wax or cream to prevent surface corrosion. If you have clear-coated wheels, skip this step.