Section R11-1-1308. Repair of heavy truck tires (1300 x 24 in. size and over)

A.       All persons who work with tires and rims must fully under- stand the primary hazards of “Blow-Out” and “Blow-Off”.

B.       Tire roll-in cages to restrain possible blow-outs and blow-offs while inflating tires shall not be used on tires over 1300 x 24 in. size.

C.       When tire mounting, lock rings, flanges, and ring cutter shall be cleaned with a wire brush or buffer and inspected for the following defects: Distorted rims, distorted and twisted rings, rim or ring bent out of round, bent rims or ring bead, hair cracks in wheel at ring gutter area.

D.       Deflate tires to 20 PSI before loosening wheel nuts.

E.       Lock ring must be properly seated before tire is inflated to 20 PSI.

F.       The air control valve shall be located some distance from the tire.

G.      All personnel shall stand away from restraining device during inflation.

H.      Tires, rims, and lock rings shall visually be inspected daily while in service. Any suspected part should be checked by magnetic-particle or dry-check methods.

I.         A tire that has run flat shall never be inflated until it has been unmounted first.

J.        Tire pressure shall be released by removing the valve core before making adjustments to ring and flange.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 7, 1976 (Supp. 76-2).