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Tyre Maintenance

NOMINAL TYRE SECTION.

2.375"

2.75"

3.00"

3.25"

3.50"

4.00"

Minimum Inflation Pressures. Lbs. per inch.

 

LOAD PER WHEEL IN LBS.

16

120

140

160

200

280

360

18

140

160

180

240

320

400

20

160

180

200

280

350

430

24

185

210

240

350

400

500

28

210

250

300

400

450

—

32

240

280

350

440

500

—

For all normal purposes the minimum pressures for the three types should be :-

Front

MOV & MAC. 16-lbs. MSS 16-lbs    

Rear

  18-lbs.   16-lbs.    

Additional loading such as a heavy rider, pillion passenger, or the addition of a sidecar will require a higher pressure. Owing to the difference in the various sidecars available we do not quote pressures, but recommend that the loaded weight upon each wheel be checked on a public weighbridge. With this information the correct pressures can be found from the table. Check the pressures weekly and inflate if loss of pressure is noticed.

NEVER RUN TYRES UNDER-INFLATED.

Occasionally examine the tyres for cuts, and in order to remove flints or nails which may be partly embedded in the treads. Partly deflate tyres to remove nails or flints.

 

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