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Table of Contents Section One Tire Selection...................................................................1-14 WHICH MICHELIN ® TIRE?..................................................................2 PROPER APPLICATION OF URBAN “U” TIRES .................................3 TRUCK TIRE APPLICATION ............................................................4-5 DETERMINING MICHELIN TIRE SIZE .............................................6-7 TREAD DESIGN .................................................................................8 DEFINITIONS................................................................................8-11 DOT Markings Loads Per Axle and Inflation Pressures Rims and Wheels Maximum Speed Restrictions Static And Low Speed Load and Pressure Coefficients 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..............................................12-14 Section Two Mounting the Tire.....................................................15-34 WARNINGS ................................................................................16-17 Zipper Ruptures Tire Inspection GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUBELESS TIRE MOUNTING/DEMOUNTING......................................................18-22 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............................23-29 Mounting Tubeless 19.5" Aluminum Wheels 19.5" Steel Wheels Inflation of Tubeless Tires Demounting of Tubeless Tires MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE........................30-34 Dual Spacing Technical Considerations for Fitting Tires Measuring Tires in Dual Assembly Tire Mixing Runout Section Three Extending Tire Life ...................................................35-62 MAINTAINING THE TIRE............................................................36-45 Inflation Pressure - Underinflation - Overinflation - Proper Inflation - Nitrogen - Sealants - Tire Inspection - Central Tire Inflation (CTI) Systems - Drive Carefully - Tread Depth Measurements - Wear Bars - Do Not Overload - Drive at Proper Speeds - Balance and Runout - Storage - Flood Damage - Chains - Recommendations for Use of Dynamometers - Spinning - Rotation - Siping - Branding MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE.....................................................46-62 Major Factors That Affect Tire Life - Alignment - Steer Axle Geometry - Toe - Tandem Axle Parallelism - Thrust Angle (Tracking) - Camber - Caster - Steer Axle Setback - Toe-Out-On-Turns - 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.........................................63-70 ® MICHELIN X One Tire Air Pressure Maintenance Practices Equivalent MICHELIN X One Tire Sizes ® ® Wheels Axle Track Width Vehicle Track MICHELIN ® ® ® X One Tire Mounting Instructions ® MICHELIN X One Tire Retread and Repair ® Repair Recommendations Retread Recommendations Chains Gear Ratio Footprint Comparisons to Dual Tire Fitments iii