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wheels and 35-55 in/lbs (3-5 ft/lbs) for standard tubeless steel wheels. Ensure the valve core is installed using the proper torque value of 1.5 – 4 in/lbs. To prevent galvanic corrosion on aluminum wheels, lubricate the threads and O-ring of the valve stem with a non-waterbased lubricant before installation. 3. Apply the tire and wheel lubricant to the rim surface of the wheel and bead area of the tire. When applying lubricant to the wheel, lubricate the entire rim surface from flange to flange. The tire should be mounted and inflated before the lubricant dries. 4. With short ledge up, lay the tire over the wheel opposite the valve side and work it on with proper tubeless tire tools, making full use of the drop center well. Drop center wheels are typically designed with an off-set drop center to accommodate wheel width and brake clearance. This creates a "short side" and a "long side" on the wheel. (Some drop center wheels are designed with a symmetric wheel profile facilitating tire mounting from either side.) It is imperative that the tire always be mounted and dismounted only from the short side. Failure to do this will likely result in damaged tire beads that could eventually cause rapid gas loss due to casing rupture. This is particularly important on 19.5 inch RW (reduced well) aluminum wheels which, contrary to the norm, have their drop center located close to the disc side. Do not use a 19.5 x 7.50 wheel for the 305/70R19.5 tire size. All 19.5 inch tubeless wheels should be mounted from the short side. Care should be taken to ensure that any internal monitoring system molded in the tire or on the wheel is not damaged or dislodged during this service. 5. Do not use any kind of hammer. Severe inner liner damage may occur resulting in sidewall separation and tire destruction. Use only proper mounting levers; DO NOT USE A DUCK BILL HAMMER. 6. The MICHELIN® X One® tire is designed to replace dual tires on the drive and trailer positions of tandem over the road vehicles, and the tires must be mounted on 22.5 x 14.00" size wheels. Position the tire and wheel assembly so the valve stem is facing outward, away from the vehicle. INFLATION OF TUBELESS TIRES 1. Lay tire/wheel assembly horizontally and inflate to no more than 5 psi to position the beads on the flanges. OSHA dictates no more than 5 psi outside the cage to seat the beads. 2. To complete the seating of the beads, place the assembly in an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant inflation restraining device (i.e. safety cage) and inflate to 20 psi. Check the assembly carefully for any signs of distortion or irregularities from run-flat. If run-flat is detected, scrap the tire. 3. If no damage is detected, continue to inflate to the maximum pressure marked on the sidewall. RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) recommends that if any tire suspected of having been underinflated and/or Re-inflation of any type of tire and wheel assembly that has been operated in a run-flat or underinflated condition (less than 80% of normal recommended operating pressure) can result in serious injury or death. The tire may be damaged on the inside and can explode during inflation. The wheel parts may be worn, damaged or dislodged and can explosively separate. overloaded must remain in the safety cage at 20 psi over the maximum pressure marked on the sidewall. Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure for the wheel. RMA requires that all steer sidewall tires are inflated without a valve core. 4. Ensure that the guide rib (GG Ring/mold line) is positioned concentrically to the wheel flange with no greater than 2⁄32" of difference found circumferentially. Check for this variation by measuring at four sidewall locations (12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock). If bead(s) did not seat, deflate tire, re-lubricate the bead seats and re-inflate. Note: As a general guide in vibration analysis, the 30/60/90 rule may apply: .030-.060 (1⁄32 to 2⁄32 inch) = No action is required. Limited possibility for vibration exists, and this range maximizes the ability to balance properly. .061-.090 (2⁄32 to 3⁄32 inch) = Corrective action would be to perform the 3 R's, after deflating the tire. – Rotate the tire on the wheel – Re-lubricate the tire and wheel (ensure the wheel is very clean) – Re-inflate ensuring your initial inflation is with the tire lying horizontal (3-5 psi max) >.090 (>3⁄32 inch) = Perform 3 R's if mismount is indicated; however, when the reading is this high, it usually requires checking runout on these component parts: wheels/hubs/drums/wheel bearings. 5. After beads are properly seated, place the tire in safety cage and inflate assembly to maximum pressure rating shown on the sidewall, then reduce to operating pressure. Check valve core for leakage, then install suitable valve cap. Consider the use of inflate-thru or double seal valve caps for easier pressure maintenance. DEMOUNTING OF TUBELESS TIRES 1. If still fitted on the vehicle, completely deflate the tire by removing the valve core. In the case of a dual assembly, completely deflate both tires before removing them from the vehicle (OSHA requirement). Run a wire or a pipe cleaner through the valve stem to ensure complete deflation. 2. With the tire assembly lying flat (after deflating the tire), break the bead seat of both beads with a bead breaking tool. Do not use hammers of any type to seat the bead. Striking a wheel assembly with a hammer of any type 5 General Instructions