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If the lock ring and side rings seem to be seated
properly (or if the wheel doesn't have these), let the
air out of the tire. You can do this by taking out the
valve core.
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If the flat or damaged tire is one of a dual set, let the
air out of both tires of the dual before you take off
the damaged tire and rim assembly.
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If you have the correct equipment, put on the spare
wheel and tire assembly.
CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
CAUTION:
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There are many ways to be hurt badly, or
be killed, while you are trying to change a
truck tire and rim. Follow all of the safety
precautions on the truck jack and
other equipment.
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If you try to put air back into a tire that has
run flat, or even a tire that was quite low on
air, without first finding out why it was low
or flat, the tire can have a sudden air
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and have a serious crash. Don't
refill a flat or very low tire with air without
first having the tire taken off the wheel and
checked for damage.
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