Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1616

22 - 4 WHEELS AND TIRES
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puncture is in the t r e a d area (Fig. 7). If outside the
tread area the tire should be replaced.
CAUTION: Models 2500 and 3500 now use a high
pressure snap-in tire valve. Do not substitute with
other tire valves. The Tire and Rim industry desig­
nations are TR413 for low pressure and 600HP for
high pressure.
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The radial-ply tire on your vehicle is more sensitive
to improper mounting, or imbalance.
To determine if tires are the cause of vibration,
drive the vehicle over a smooth road at different
speeds. Note the effect of acceleration and decelera­
tion on noise level. Differential and exhaust noise
will change in intensity as speed varies. Tire noise
will usually remain constant.
TIRE WEAR PATTERNS
Under inflation will increase wear on the shoulders
of the tire. Over inflation will increase wear at the
center of the tread.
Excessive camber causes the tire to run at an angle
to the road. One side of tread is worn more than the
other.
Excessive toe-in or toe-out causes wear on the
tread edges. There is a feathered effect across the
tread (Fig. 8).
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Fig. 7 Tire Repair Area
Deflate tire completely before dismounting tire
from the wheel. Use lubrication such as a mild soap
solution when dismounting or mounting tire. Use
tools free of burrs or sharp edges.
Before mounting tire on wheel, make sure all rust
scale is removed from the rim. Repaint or seal if nec­
essary.
*HAVE TIRE INSPECTED FOR FURTHER USE.
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Fig. 8 Abnormal Tire Tread Wear Patterns