• Tire changing can be dangerous & should only be performed by trained personnel.
• Never strike the tire or rim with a hammer!!
• Use proper tire mounting tools & equipment.
• Always work on a clean surface.

To facilitate mounting and dismounting, lubricate rim & tire beads with proper lubricant.

Never use petroleum-based or silicone lubricants.

Excessive lubricant can cause rim slip.

• During removal, use of sharp tools or hammer to unseat beads.
• During mounting, cutting or tearing of bead against rim flange, most often due to inadequate lubrication (during mounting of first bead).
• Bead damage can occur during mounting if rim flange is sharp or in poor condition.
• During mounting: cut caused by sharp or off-center roller (typical OE mounting damage).
• During mounting: cut caused by sharp or damaged rim flange, often when bead is forced with a hammer (during mounting of second bead).