Tires/Wheels - Can-Am DS 450 EFI X mx Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Tires/Wheels

Tire Pressure
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects ve-
hicle handling and stability. Low
pressure may cause tire to deflate
and rotate on wheel. Overpres-
sure may burst the tire. Always
follow recommended pressure.
Since tires are low-pressure types,
a manual pump should be used.
Check pressure when tires are COLD
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with temperature and
altitude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
For your convenience, a pressure
gauge is supplied in tool box.
TIRE PRESSURE
MAXIMUM
Up to
100 kg
MINIMUM
Although the tires are specifically de-
signed for off-road use, a flat may still
occur. Therefore, it is recommended
to carry a tire pump and a repair kit.
Tire/Wheel Condition
Check tires and rims for damage and
wear. Replace if necessary.
Do not make a tire rotation. The front
and rear tires have a different size. The
tires are directional and their rotation
must be kept in a specific direction for
proper operation.
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FRONT REAR
48 kPa
34.5 kPa
WARNING
When the tires are replaced, never
install a bias tire with a radial tire.
This combined application may
create handling and/or stability
problems.
Do not mix tires of different size
and/or design on the same axle.
Front tire pairs or rear tire pairs
must be the identical model and
manufacturer.
For unidirectional tread pattern,
ensure that the tires are installed
in the correct direction of rotation.
The radial tires must be installed
as a complete set.
Severe injury or death can result
if you do not follow these instruc-
tions.
Wheel Removal
1. Loosen nuts then lift vehicle.
2. Support vehicle securely using jack
stands.
3. Remove nuts and washers, then re-
move wheel.
NOTE: The X mx model is equipped
with tapered nuts and do not have
washers.
NOTICE
To avoid any damage to
front brake discs, never remove or
ride vehicle without front discs pro-
tector properly installed.