TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-26.1. WHEELS AND TIRES (CONT)
q. Remove hex nuts (9), flat washers (8), and hex bolts (7). Remove wheel (1)
and tire (2) from pedestal (5).
r. Inflate tire as follows:
CAUTION
Excessive pressure will damage tire internal structure.
NOTE
If tire beads do not seat during inflation, put a bead expander around
outside center of tire to compress tire and force beads to seat. If a
bead expander is not available, use load binder and chain. Apply
enough pressure on tire to lightly seal beads against rim.
(1)
Stand tire upright and hold while applying air. Applying body weight on
top of tire will usually seat tire beads and tire will inflate.
(2)
Inflate tire as follows:
Bias ply (highway)
100 psi
Bias ply (off-road)
65 psi
Radial (highway and off-road)
105 psi
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