Tyre mounting

Follow these procedure and safety rules.

• Use only the proper tools.
• Use only the appropriate tyre size.
• Do not use a damaged tyre or wheel. Inspect them carefully before mounting.
• Check if the valve is mounted in the right way.
• Use adequate lubricant in mounting tire (never use water-based lubricant)
• Ensure that the tyre bead is properly seated.
• Do not over-inflate.
• Use a protective cage during inflation.

Balancing
Since Alcoa wheels are fully machined they do not require balancing. However, the tyre-wheel combination may need corrective weighting. Liquid balancing is not recommended. Special Hofmann designed clip-on and stick-on balance weights are suitable depending on wheel.

Valves
Alcoa wheels come with nickel- or chrome-plated valves installed. Never install brass valves. Brass is not compatible with aluminium and corrosion will result. The Alcoa standard valve should never be bent to another shape. Different valve extensions may be used. If the valve is changed for any reason, apply Freylube or an equivalent lubricant to the valve hole area and valve seat.

Mounting on the truck