Michelin Truck Tire Service Manual

1 Michelin Truck TireService ManualMICHELINQUALITY STATEMENTThe Company exists because of our Customer: our true goals at all times are: To offer the Customer the best tire at the best pricein each segment of the market, To set the standard in Quality of employee is expected to actively participate in ourprogress toward Total Quality by: Anticipating and satisfying Customers' expectations, Achieving Right the First Time in all activities, Continuously improving the Quality of products 1996E. MichelinR. ZingraffINTRODUCTIONRead this Manual carefully - it is important for the SAFE operation and servicing of your purpose of this Manual is to provide you, the Michelin Truck Tire customer, with some useful infor-mation to help you obtain maximized performance and cost per mile.

2 Your Michelin radial tires are a signifi-cant investment and should be protected like any other investment. This Manual will show you how to do thisby increasing your knowledge of tires regarding their selection, vehicle characteristics that affect performance,maintenance, and extending tire life through repair and retreading. For complete tire specifications, refer toapplication data books, contact your local Michelin Representative, or refer to the Michelin web additional information consult the following manuals: Michelin Data book (Passenger Tire and Light Truck Tire).

3 MDL41780 Michelin Truck Tire, Retreads and Commercial Light Truck Tire Data book .. MWL40731 BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires Data book .. BWL42029 Tires for Material Handling .. MEL41637 Earthmover and Industrial Tire Reference .. MEL41736 Earthmover and Industrial Data book .. MEL40017 Michelin Commercial Truck Tire Nail Hole Radial Tire Repair Manual .. MWT40163 Michelin MRT Tread Width Informational Guide .. MYT41805 Crown / Sidewall Repair Template .. MWT40192 Truck Tire Limited Warranty and Driver s Manual .. MWE40021 BFGoodrich Truck Tire Warranty.

4 BMW40844 Passenger and Light Truck - Michelin Complete Warranty .. MDW41156 Recreational vehicle Tire Guide .. MDL40660 Michelin Agricultural Tire Data book .. MUT41305 BFGoodrich Agricultural Tire Data book .. BUT21140 Technical Bulletins: : Michelin SCRAP TIRE CODING CD .. MWP42396 PLNA TECHNICAL VIDEOS CD#1 .. MWP42398 Fundamentals of Tire Wear Runflat - Full Term Pinch Shock Impact Damage The Critical Factor - Truck Blow OutPLNA TECHNICAL VIDEOS CD#2 .. MWP42399 ATTACC PLUS vehicle Measurement Training Runout & Match Mounting; Scrap Tire Analysis What Every RV Owner Should Know About TiresPLNA TECHNICAL VIDEOS CD#3.

5 MWP42435 Proper New Tire Mounting Troubleshooting VibrationX ONE TECHNICAL VIDEOS CD .. MWP42397X ONE PRESENTATION .. MWV42737To obtain copies of these manuals, CDs/DVDs and videos contact your Michelin Sales Representative or contactPromotional Fulfillment Center at 1-800-677-3322, Option #2 (Monday through Friday, 9 to 6 Eastern Time).DVDs:ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICAL VIDEOS 2004 .. MWP42662 TECHNICAL VIDEOS - VIDEOS - ATTACC PLUS How Tires Are Made Fundamentals of Tire Wear The Critical Factor - Truck Version Run Out and Match Mounting X One vs Duals Controllability Scrap Tire Analysis How to Handle a Blowout What Every RV Owner Should Know About Tires Mounting the X One New Tire Mounting X One Coast Downs Troubleshooting Vibration Complaints Laurens Proving Grounds Mounting Two New TiresX ONE TIRES VS.

6 DUALS ON A DOLLY .. MWV42823 Videos:ATTACC PLUS VIDEO - vehicle MEASUREMENT TRAINING ..MWV41200 CRITICAL FACTOR - SCHOOL BUS VIDEO ..MWV42336 CRITICAL FACTOR - Truck VIDEO ..MWV41415 CRITICAL FACTOR LOOP FOR TRUCKSTOPS ..MWV41488 EXPLORING THE EDGE - Truck VIDEO ..MWV41826 FUNDAMENTALS OF TIRE WEAR VIDEO ..MWV41504 Michelin KEEPS YOU ROLLING VIDEO ..MWV41414NO COMPROMISE VIDEO ..MWV41417 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION VIDEO ..MWV41416 PROPER NEW TIRE MOUNTING VIDEO .. MWV42433 RADIAL RUNOUT AND MATCH MOUNTING VIDEO .. MWV41721RV VIDEO - WHAT EVERY RV OWNER SHOULD KNOW.

7 MWV42019 SCRAP TIRE ANALYSIS VIDEO .. MWV41925 TIRE PRESSURE SAFETY INSPECTOR VIDEO .. MWV41418 TROUBLESHOOTING VIBRATION VIDEO .. MWV42434X ONE MOUNTING & DISMOUNTING VIDEO .. MWV42085X ONE SINGLE TIRE CONCEPT (RAPID LOSS OF AIR) VIDEO .. MWV42091 Industry Contacts and Publications:TIA (Tire Industry Association) - Formerly ITRA and TANA Tire Service Manual OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Standard No. 29 CFR, Part (Tire Retread Information Bureau) (Rubber Manufacturers Association) and Service of Truck and Light Truck Tires Inspection Procedures for Potential Zipper Ruptures in Steel Cord Radial Medium and Light DutyTruck Tires (TISB 33, Number 2)TMC (The Technology and Maintenance Council) Engineering Practices ManualTMC RP 214B Tire/Wheel End Balance and RunoutTMC RP 216 Radial Tire Conditions Analysis GuideTMC RP 219 Radial Tire Conditions and Causes.

8 A Guide to Wear Pattern Analysis TMC RP 222A Users Guide to Wheels and RimsTMC RP 642 Total vehicle Alignment ..MWL41875 TMC RP 643 Air-Ride Suspension Maintenance GuidelinesTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION ONE TIRE SELECTION .. 1 - 12 Why Radial? .. 1 Why Michelin ? .. 2 - 3 Which Michelin Tire? .. 4 - 5 Determining Michelin Tire Size.. 6 - 10 Truck Type by Weight Class .. 11 - 12 SECTION TWO MOUNTING THE TIRE .. 13 - 20 General Instructions for Tubeless Tire Mounting/Demounting ..13 - 14 Mounting the Tire .. 15 - 17 Tubeless Tire Mounting/Demounting.

9 17 - 18 Mounting the Assembly on the vehicle .. 19 - 20 SECTION THREE EXTENDING TIRE LIFE .. 21 - 36 Maintaining the Tire .. 21 - 26 Maintaining the vehicle .. 27 - 34 Quick Checks for Front Suspension Faults .. 35 Quick Checks for Rear Suspension Faults .. 36 Quick Checks for Trailer System Faults .. 36 SECTION FOUR X ONE .. 37 - 40 SECTION FIVE REPAIRS .. 41 - 46 Repairs ..41 Measuring Damages .. 42 Repair Limits .. 42 - 43 Puncture Repairs .. 44 - 46 SECTION SIX RETREADING .. 47 - 49 SECTION SEVEN COST ANALYSIS.

10 50 - 51 Cost Analysis .. 50 Fuel Savings .. 51 SECTION EIGHT TUBE TYPE .. 52 - 56 SECTION NINE APPENDIX .. 57 - 74 General Information .. 57 - 59 Units of Measurement .. 57 Load Range/Ply Rating .. 57 Speed Symbol .. 57 Pressure Unit Conversion .. 57 Approximate Weight of Materials ..58 Load Index .. 59 vehicle Alignment Field Method ATTACC PLUS system .. 60 - 61 Casing Management .. 62 - 63 Cold Climate Pressure Correction Data .. 64 Conversion tables (standard metric degrees) ..65 Critical Six Fundamentals.