C4/C5 Chevrolet Corvette EMT “Runflat” Tire Servicing
“The Professional Tire Handling Technique”
Tire Rim Matching and Inflation
Unmatched tires and rims can cause ride disturbance even when perfectly balanced.
1. The high spot of the tire should be aligned to
the lowest position on the rim to minimize runout
and radial force eccentricity.
2. Lubricate tire and rim. Grasp tire shoulder
with upper and lower rollers.
3. Rotate wheel counterclockwise. Continue to
increase roller pressure until tire stalls and rim index and tire index are aligned.
4. Dial in and preset the desired inflation pressure.
5. Inflate tire and balance dynamically.
DANGER: If tire beads do not seat
below 40 psi, relubricate and retry.
Tires requiring more than 40 psi MUST be placed in an inflation cage. |
