TEN TIRE-MAINTENANCE TIPS FROM MICHELIN

This article outlines 10 tire-maintenance tips provided by the Michelin Tire and Rubber Company. Routine maintenance reduces down-time, prevents many major repairs, improves operating efficiency, and increases productivity. The tips are as follows: 1) always conduct a visual inspection of the vehicle's tires before operation; 2) if deep cracks, cuts, or other major problems are noticed during inspection, do not operate the vehicle; 3) always check tires for correct air pressure on at least a weekly basis; 4) confirm proper tire are pressure with vehicle's owners manual or tire warranty; 5) never operate a vehicle with flat tires, damaged or distorted rims or wheels, missing bolts, or cracked studs; 6) never weld or apply heat to parts near the wheel or tires; 7) store tires properly when not in use; 8) do not lift tires through the center with a crane hook as this can damage the critical bead area--use flat straps instead under the tread; 9) deflate the inner and outer tires of a twin fitment before removing any rim fixture from the hub of the vehicle; and 10) avoid mixing tires on a vehicle.

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Corporate Authors:
Associated General Contractors of America

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Arlington, VA United States 22201
Authors:
- Fanning, M
Publication Date: 1999-11

Language

English

Media Info

Features: Photos;
Pagination: p. 42
Serial:
- Constructor
- Volume: 81
- Issue Number: 11
- Publisher: Associated General Contractors of America
- ISSN: 0162-6191

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Highway safety; Maintenance practices; Motor vehicles; Tire components; Tire pressure; Tires and wheels; Traffic safety
Uncontrolled Terms: Tire safety
Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00792595
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: May 15 2000 12:00AM