RMA RECOMMENDED WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM:

• EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM/WHEEL ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING – NEVER EXCEED 35 PSI (AIR PRESSURE) WHEN SEATING BEADS. – ALWAYS USE SAFETY CAGE OR OTHER RESTRAINING DEVICE & CLIP-ON EXTENSION HOSE. ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
  
• TIRE FAILURE DUE TO MISAPPLICATION/ IMPROPER INFLATION/OVERLOADING/EXCEEDING MAXIMUM SPEED – FOLLOW TIRE MANU-FACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE FREQUENTLY WITH GAUGE.
  
• EXPLOSION OF THE TIRE/RIM/WHEEL ASSEMBLY DUE TO WELDING THE RIM WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE TIRE – NEVER REWORK, WELD, HEAT OR BRAZE THE RIM OF A TIRE/WHEEL/RIM ASSEMBLY.

15.3" DIAMETER; 9" WIDTH EUROPEAN RIMS

    Certain European farm implement equipment has been imported into North America with unique diameter rims for which no North American produced replacement tire sizes are available.
    Any attempt to mount and inflate 15" nominal bead diameter tires on these rims may ultimately cause one of the tire beads to break, possibly resulting in serious physical injury or even death.
    The rims in question are 15.3" in diameter and 9" wide. However, rims manufactured in 1981 and earlier are marked as 15" diameter; only those manufactured in 1982 and 1983 are marked as 15.3" diameter. The key to avoiding this potentially dangerous situation is the 9" width. The U.S.A. (or Canada) wheel industry does not manufacture a 9" width rim for farm implement use.

The European tire sizes that may be mounted on these rims are: 10.0/75-15.3 (or 15) 11.5/80-15.3 (or 15)
10.5/85-15.3 12.5/80-15.3

U.S.A. (OR CANADA) PRODUCED FARM IMPLEMENT TIRES ARE NOT TO BE MOUNTED ON ANY 9" WIDE FARM IMPLEMENT RIM.

    There is a danger of serious injury or death if a tire of one bead diameter is installed on a rim or wheel of a different rim diameter.

    Always replace a tire with another tire of exactly the same bead diameter designation and suffix letters.

    For example” A 16” tire goes on a 16” rim. Never mount a 16” tire on a 16.1” or 16.5” rim. A 16.1” tire goes on a 16.1” rim. Never mount a 16.1” tire on a 16” or 16.5” rim. A 16.5” tire goes on a 16.5” rim. Never mount a 16.5” tire on a 16” or 16.1” rim.

    While it is possible to pass a 16” diameter tire over the lip or flange of a 16.1” or 16.5” size diameter rim, it cannot be inflated enough to position itself against the rim flange. If an attempt is made to seat the tire bead by inflating, the tire bead will break with explosive force and could cause serious injury or death.

    Rims of different diameters and tapers cannot be interchanged. The following diagram illustrates the difference between rims of two different tapers and diameters:

The following diagram shows how beads of a 16” tire will not sear on a 16.5” rim. The beads cannot be forced out against the rim flanges by using more air pressure because this will break the beads and the tire will explode with force sufficient to cause serious injury or death.

    To obtain optimum tire performance, use rims with approved contours. Do not use a rim wider or narrower than recommended. The use of non-approved rim contours may adversely affect tire life and performance. (See Approved Rim Contours.)
    Radial tires may use the same rim contour as the bias tires they replace. However, it is necessary to check with the rim manufacturer to assure that the rims on the vehicle are appropriate for use with radial tires.
    Rim dimensions are standardized by The Tire and Rim Association, Inc. for size and contour only, and particular tire and rim combinations are designated to assure proper mounting and fit of the tire to the rim. The load and cold inflation pressure imposed on the rim and wheel must not exceed the rim and wheel manufacturer’s recommendations even though the tire may be approved for a higher load or inflation. Rims and wheels may be identified (stamped) with a maximum load and maximum cold inflation rating. For rims and wheels not so identified or for service conditions exceeding the rated capacities, consult the rim and wheel manufacturers to determine rim and wheel capacities for the intended service.

TIRE DEMOUNTING AND MOUNTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Tire changing can be dangerous, and should be done by trained personnel using proper tools and procedures. Before servicing tires, always read and understand any manufacturer’s warning contained in the customer’s literature or molded into the tire sidewall.
• Failure to comply with these procedures may result in faulty positioning of the tire and/or rim parts, and cause the assembly to burst with explosive force, sufficient to cause serious physical injury or death. Never mount or use damaged tires or rims.
• Reinflation of any type of tire/rim assembly that has been operated in a run-flat or underinflated condition (80% or less of recommended pressure), can result in serious injury or death. The tire may be damaged on the inside and can explode while you are adding air. The rim parts may be worn, damaged or dislodged and can explosively separate.