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• 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