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ADDITIONAL CAUSES: REPAIRS & RETREADING CONDITIONS Improperly Aligned Repair (Note that the arrows on the patch do not point toward the beads.) Rupture on Improperly Aligned Repair (Note that the arrows on the patch do not point toward the beads.) Bad Sidewall Spot Repair Bad Bead Repair Tread Edge Lifting Porosity 110 Section Eight: Tire Damage

• Cover
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
• SECTION ONE - Tire Selection
• Which MICHELIN Tire?
• Proper Application of Urban "U" Tires
• Truck Tire Application
• Determining MICHELIN Tire Size
• Tread Design
• Definitions
• DOT Markings
• Loads Per Axle and Inflation Pressures
• Rims and Wheels
• Maximum Speed Restrictions
• Static and Low Speed Load and Pressure Coeficients
• TRA ( The Tire and Rim Association, Inc.) Standards
• Load/Inflation Table for MICHELIN 315/80R22.5 LRL
• Technical Specifications for MICHELIN 455/55R22.5 LRM on 13.00x22.5 Wheels Steer Axle, First Life Only
• Truck Type By Weight Class
• Class 1-8
• Trailer
• MICHELIN X One Tires
• SECTION TWO - Mounting the Tire
• Warnings
• Zipper Ruptures
• Tire Inspection
• General Instructions for Tubeless Tire Mounting/Demounting
• Tubeless Tire Mounting/Demounting Using a Mounting Machine
• Directional Tires
• Selection of Proper Components and Materials
• Tire and Rim Lubrication
• Preparation of Wheels, Rims, and Tires
• Tubeless Tire Mounting/Demounting
• Mounting Tubeless
• 19.5" Aluminum Wheels
• 19.5" Steel Wheels
• Inflation of Tubeless Tires
• Demounting of Tubeless Tires
• Mounting the Assembly on the Vehicle
• Dual Spacing
• Technical Considerations for Fitting Tires
• Measuring Tires in Dual Assembly
• Tire Mixing
• Runout
• SECTION THREE - Extending Tire Life
• Maintaining the Tire
• Inflation Pressure
• Underinflation
• Overinflation
• Proper Inflation
• Nitrogen
• Sealants
• Tire Inspection
• Central Tire Inflation Systems
• Drive Carefully
• Tread Depth Measurements
• Wear Bars
• Do Not Overload
• Drive at Proper Speeds
• Balance and Runout
• Storage
• Flood Damage
• Chains
• Recommendation for Use of Dynamometers
• Spinning
• Rotation
• Siping
• Branding
• Maintaining the Vehicle
• Major Factors That Affect Tire Life
• Alignment
• Steer Axle Geometry
• Toe
• Tandem Axle Parallelism (Skew - Thrust)
• Thrust Angle (Tracking)
• Camber
• Caster
• Steer Axle Setback (Steer Axle Skew)
• Toe-Out-On-Turns (Turning Radius)
• TMC Recommended Alignment Targets
• Periodic Alignment Checks
• Alignment Equipment
• Field Check Techniques
• Axle Parallelism and Tracking
• Tire Wear Patterns Due to Misalignment
• Toe Wear
• Free Rolling Wear
• Camber Wear
• Cupping Wear
• Flat Spotting Wear
• Diagonal Wear
• Braking Systems And Issues
• Summary Of Tire Issues Due To Brakes
• Brake Heat Overview
• Fifth Wheel Maintenance and Placement
• Suspensions
• Air Suspension Systems
• Quick Checks For Trailer System Faults
• Quick Checks For Front Suspension Faults
• Quick Checks For Rear Suspension Faults
• SECTION FOUR - MICHELIN X One Tires
• MICHELIN X One Tires
• MICHELIN X One Tire Air Pressure Maintenance Practices
• Comparative MICHELIN X One Tire Sizes
• Wheels
• Axle Track Width
• Vehicle Track
• MICHELIN X One Mounting Instructions
• MICHELIN X One Retread and Repair
• Repair Recommendations
• Retread Recommendations
• Chains
• Gear Ratio
• Footprint Comparisons to Dual Tire Fitments
• SECTION FIVE - MICHELIN RV Tires
• General Information About MICHELIN RV Tires
• Service Life for RV/Motorhome Tires
• The Importance Of Tire Pressure
• Air Pressure Requirements
• When To Check The RV Tire Air Pressure
• Determining the RV's Correct Weight
• How to Weigh the Recreational Vehicle
• How to Weigh the RV
• Three Types Of Scales
• Weighing the Single Axle Recreational Vehicle
• Weighing the Tandem Axle Recreational Vehicle
• The Effect Of Towed Vehicles And Trailers
• How to Use the Actual RV Weight Information With the Tire Data Load Chart
• Using Blocks to Level Motorhomes And RVs Equipped With Radial Tires
• Maintaining MICHELIN RV Tires
• Aging, Weather Checking, and Ozone Cracking
• Long Term Storage and RV Tires
• Proper Cleaning of the RV's Tires
• Tire Repair
• Tire Inspection
• Common Tire Damages
• Underinflation
• Fatigue Rupture
• Dual Kissing
• Tire Wear, Balance, and Wheel Alignment
• Toe Wear
• Camber Wear
• Tire Rotation
• Vibration Diagnosis
• Vibration Complaint
• Selecting Replacement Tires for the RV
• SECTION SIX - Repairs and Retread
• Repairs
• Two-Piece Radial Truck Nail Hole Repair Method Instructions
• MICHELIN X One Tires Nail Hole Repair Method Instructions
• Blue Identification Triangle
• Retread
• SECTION SEVEN - Diagonal (Bias or Cross) Ply and Tube-Type
• The Diagonal (Bias or Cross) Ply
• Definitions
• Tube-Type Tire
• Truck Tire Size Markings
• Repair and Retread
• Static and Low Speed Load and Pressure Coefficients
• TRA (The Tire and Rim Association, Inc.) Standards
• General Instructions For Tube-Type Tire Demounting/Mounting
• Selection of Proper Components and Materials
• Tire and Rim Lubrication
• Preparation of Wheels, Rims, and Tires
• Demounting Tube-Type Tires
• Mounting Tube-Type Tires
• Mounting Tube-Type Tires Using Manual Spreaders
• Mounting Tube-Type Tires Using Automatic Spreaders
• Inflation of Tube-Type Tires
• SECTION EIGHT - Tire Damage
• Effect and Cause
• Run-Flat
• Air Infiltration
• Pinch Shock
• Minimum Dual Spacing
• Impact Damage
• Fatigue Related Damage
• Bead Damage
• Additional Causes: Repairs and Retreading Conditions
• Scrap Inspection Form
• SECTION NINE - Appendix
• General Information
• Units of Measurement
• Pressure Unit Conversion Table
• Load Range/Ply Rating
• Approximate Weight of Materials
• Load Index
• Conversion Table (Standard - Metric - Degrees)
• Speed Symbol
• Alignment - Field Method (ATTACC)
• Runout Tolerances
• Front End Alignment
• Axle Alignment
• Casing Management
• Cold Climate Pressure Correction Data
• Cost Analysis
• Six Critical Fundamentals That Cost Money
• Fuel Savings
• Wheel Type
• Torque Specifications
• Mounting Procedures for 16.00R20 and 24R21
• Tire Revolutions Per Mile Calculation
• Out-of-Service Conditions
• Runout and Vibration Diagnosis
• Servicing Multi-Piece & Single Piece Rim/Wheels (OSHA 1910.177)
• Regrooving
• Publications, Videos, and Websites
• Index
• Back Cover - Contact Information