RE-ASSEMBLING SPLIT RIMS

Equipment required

Rubber mallet and ground sheet.

Procedure

• Place the tube inside the tyre and partially inflate.
  
• Place the rim liner in the tyre over the tube.
  
• Place the rear of the rim on the ground sheet.
  
• Working from the front of the rim, place the rear of the
  tyre into the front of the rim.
  
• Locate valve and insert through the rim.
  
• Align wheel weights with any marks.
  
• Replace the ring in the original position, aligning with the chalk marks.
  
• Use the rubber mallet to hammer on the ring. Put one foot on the ring to help push the ring down.
  
• Keep your foot well away from the area where you are hammering the ring.
  
• Continue around the tyre until the ring is completely on.
  
• Once the ring is on, hammer around again to ensure that the ring is completely seated.
  
• Re-inflate the tyre. Refer to the rear of this book for correct inflation procedure.

 

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