without rim wells (these wheels are not
DOT approved).
Fig.9a
A
A No rim well
DANGER
Working with this type of tyre may result
in damage to the tyre, rim or both. As
a consequence, there is a risk of the
tyre exploding under pressure, causing
serious injury or even death. When moun-
ting tyres on this type of wheel, use the
utmost caution.
European style high performance wheels
(asymmetrical curvature)
Some European wheels have very pro-
nounced curves on the rim edge, except
in the area of the valve hole. On this type
of wheel bead, breaking must be per-
formed in correspondence with the valve
hole and on the lower and upper side of
the wheel.
Fig.9b
A
B
A Valve hole
Operator's manual A 2025 LL
B Slight curvature
C Pronounced curvature
Wheels for Corvette, BMW, Lamborghini
and other wheels with "Low pressure
indicator system"
Some types of high performance wheels
are equipped with a pressure transmitter
secured to the rim with a belt on the side
opposite the valve hole. On this type of
wheel bead breaking must be done initially
in correspondence with the valve hole, on
both sides of the rim.
9a
Fig.9c
A Valve hole
B Transmitter
C Attachment belt
- Fully deflate the tyre, removing the
valve
In addition to operating the lever A,
fig.10 to move the rim support into the
correct position for the width of the rim
on which you are working, the position of
the show must be adjusted appropriately
for the size of the tyre, using the pins B,
fig.10a.
C
9b
A
Bead breaking
B
C
9c
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