How to Install Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Tires are one of the biggest tire brands on the market, with models that will fit nearly any vehicle. Installing a Goodyear tire can be challenging because tires need to be mounted and balanced properly to ensure they are safe on the road. If done incorrectly, the car may be in danger or, at the very least, have an uncomfortable shake when it hits the highway. Despite these challenges, tires can be installed at home by those with some expertise on the subject.
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Things You'll Need
- Valve stems
- Spray lubricant
- Torque wrench
- Mounting machine
- Balancing machine
Instructions
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Inspect the lug nuts. You want your lug nuts threads to look new and not worn, so they will work efficiently and safely. If your lug nuts look worn or threadbare, you should replace them.
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Install the valve stem on your tire by putting a bit of lubricant on it and sliding it through the valve stem hole.
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Use a tire mounting machine to put the tires on the rim. Follow the manufacturer's directions. If you don't have a tire mounting machine you can take them to an automotive shop to have them mounted. You will also need to have your tires balanced. You can do this at home with a wheel balancing machine but it is usually done in an automotive shop by technicians. Goodyear Tires recommends you have your wheels mounted and balanced professionally.
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Check the disc brake caliper clearance to make sure nothing will rub when the car is in motion. Look for a three-millimeter clearance around the caliper and wheels and rim.
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Tighten all the lug nuts. Your car's manufacturer will have a specific torque range, usually between 70 and 80. Refer to your manual for recommendations. It's a good idea to recheck the lug nuts after you have driven about 50 miles to ensure they are still tight.
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Tips & Warnings
When putting a tire on a car use a crisscross pattern to add the lug nuts. Finger tighten them at first and then torque them properly using a torque wrench.
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