Using a tire pressure gauge
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Pocket type tire pressure gauges are inexpensive and more accurate than the gauges provided by service stations. Service station gauges are often damaged by weather, misuse or being run over.
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Checking & adjusting tire pressure
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Tires get hotter as they are being driven. Driving on under-inflated tires can cause serious damage to the tires.
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Checking for tire wear patterns
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Some manufacturers supply an emergency rim assembly instead of a full-size spare.
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Rotating tires
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The majority of tires can be mounted and run in either direction.
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Removing a tire
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Keep your hands clear of the bead breaker when it is operating. It applies great force to the tire that will cause you a severe injury if your hand is trapped.
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Fitting a tire
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Some tires are directional. That is, they are designed to turn in one direction only. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the direction of rotation.
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| Dynamic balancing a tire |
Embedded objects may fly off the tire when it is spinning on the wheel balancer, so wear safety glasses. |
