User Guide

and may cause tire failure. Overloading your trailer tires can result
in severe cracking, component separation or “blowout.” Never fit
your trailer with new tires that have less load capacity than shown
on the trailer’s tire placard and remember that optimum rim
width is important for proper tire load distribution and function.
Inspection of your Special Trailer tires is an important function.
Frequent (at least monthly) and before any trip inspection of
your tires for signs of damage and their general condition is
important for safety. If you observe or experience impact, impact
damage, penetrations, cracks, bulges or air loss, your tires should
be dismounted and inspected by an expert. If you have any
questions, have your tire Dealer inspect them. Never perform a
temporary repair or use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper
repair. Only qualified persons should repair tires.
It is also important to properly store your trailer and its tires. A
good resource for tire storage recommendations is the U.S. Tire
Manufacturers Association website at www.ustires.org.
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim
assembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire
manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to rim
diameter. Mount light truck radials on rims approved for radial
service. Do not apply bead sealer. This can inhibit bead seating.
Lubricate beads and tire rim (including tube or flap) contact
surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or place in safety
cage. STAND BACK and never exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never
use a volatile substance or a rubber “donut” (also known as a bead
expander or “O-Ring”) to aid bead seating. Only specially trained
persons should mount tires.
DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES
ON THE SAME AXLE
For optimum handling and control, Goodyear recommends
fitment of four (4) tires of the same type and size unless otherwise
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Before you replace your tires, always consult the
vehicle owner’s manual and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
replacement tire recommendations. Vehicle handling may be
significantly affected by a change in tire size or type. When
selecting tires that are different from the Original Equipment
size, see a professional installer in order to make certain that
proper clearance, load-carrying capacity and inflation pressure are
selected. Never exceed the maximum load capacity and inflation
pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely
and obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or aggressive
lane changes. Failure to follow this warning may result in loss of
control of the vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury
or death.
When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diameter
and load-carrying capacity of the Original Equipment tire.
Inflation pressure may need to be adjusted to avoid overloading
the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association Load and Inflation
Tables, ETRTO or JATMA standards for correct load and inflation
information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT HAVE LESS
LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY THAN REQUIRED BY
THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Examples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans, require
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