Proper tire mounting procedure please
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Burning Brakes
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From: MA
Proper tire mounting procedure please
I have to replace an EMT and need to understand the proper procedure. The GM service manual does not mention unscrewing the TPMS and dropping it into the tire before demounting the old tire. The Tirerack tech section recommends doing this. I would prefer leaving the TPMS in place so I don't have to replace its rubber grommet. What have others done?
Also, Tirerack has some helpful hints for breaking the bead: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=153. Anything else I need to be aware of?
Also, Tirerack has some helpful hints for breaking the bead: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=153. Anything else I need to be aware of?
Safety Car
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Do you have a tire machine that is rated for removing/replacing an EMT tire? The EMT tire has a MUCH stronger bead/sidewall than a non-EMT tire. If the tire machine is not rated to hanle an EMT there is a fair chance it will damage your rims trying to get the tire off/on.
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I have to replace an EMT and need to understand the proper procedure. The GM service manual does not mention unscrewing the TPMS and dropping it into the tire before demounting the old tire. The Tirerack tech section recommends doing this. I would prefer leaving the TPMS in place so I don't have to replace its rubber grommet. What have others done?
The advantage to dropping the TPS into the tire is that you don't have to worry about the tire monkey damaging it when he removes the tire. Otherwise, if he's careful and positions the tire correctly, he can break the bead before he gets to the TPS, but he has to be paying attention, and give a damn.
