Suzuki LT-A450X 2006 Owner's Manual page 95

Tire Replacement
Your ATV has low-pressure tubeless
tires. Air is sealed by the contact sur-
faces of the inner wheel rim and the
tire bead. If either the inner wheel rim
or tire bead is damaged, air may leak.
Be extremely careful not to damage
these sections when replacing tires.
It is very important to use the proper
tools when repairing or replacing tires
to prevent damage to the tire bead or
wheel rims. Have this work done by
your Suzuki dealer or a qualified tire
repair station.
When breaking the tire bead loose
from the wheel, be extremely careful
not to damage the inner wheel sur-
face or the tire bead.
 WARNING
Using tires
installed incorrectly can be haz-
ardous.
The ATV may have unusual han-
dling if the tires are installed
incorrectly.
The tires are intended to rotate in
a specific direction, as indicated
by the arrows on the sidewall of
each tire. Install tires so they
rotate in the proper direction.
that have been
Tubeless Tire Repair
Should a leak or flat tire occur due to
a puncture, the tire may be repaired
using a plug type patch. If the dam-
age is from a cut, or if the puncture
cannot be repaired using a plug, the
tire should be replaced. When operat-
ing your vehicle in areas where trans-
portation or service facilities are not
readily available, it is strongly recom-
mended that you bring a plug type
repair kit and a tire pump with you.
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