DaimlerChrysler SPRINTER2006 Service Manual page 156

22 - 6 TIRES/WHEELS
1 - CENTER LINE OF SPINDLE
2 - ADD BALANCE WEIGHTS HERE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE ROTATION
Tires on the front and rear axles operate at differ-
ent loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, the tires wear
at unequal rates. They may also develop irregular
wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by rotat-
ing the tires according to the maintenance schedule
in the Owners Manual. This will improve tread life,
traction and maintain a smooth quiet ride.
The recommended method of tire rotation is (Fig.
9) & (Fig. 10). Other methods can be used, but may
not provide the same tire longevity benefits.
Fig. 9 TIRE ROTATION PATTERN - SINGLE REAR
WHEEL (SRW)
Fig. 8 Dynamic Unbalance & Balance
3 - CORRECTIVE WEIGHT LOCATION
4 - HEAVY SPOT WHEEL SHIMMY AND VIBRATION
CAUTION: 3500 Dual rear tires have a new tire rota-
tion pattern. This is to accommodate the asymmet-
rical design of the ON/OFF road tires and the use of
the outlined white letter (OWL) tires. When replac-
ing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted
on the rim or installed at a different location to
maintain the correct placement of the asymmetrical
design or the (OWL).
Fig. 10 TIRE ROTATION PATTERN - DUAL REAR
WHEELS (DRW)
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