Matching/Optimizing Of Tire To Rim (Tc33M Model Only) - Hunter TC33 Series Operation Instructions Manual

3.7 Matching/Optimizing of Tire to Rim (TC33M model only)

44 • • • • Advanced Procedures
Lock the tire to the rim by grasping the tire with a cross-handed grip.
Rotate the wheel counterclockwise and press down hard on the tire at
the 6 o'clock position to guide tire into the drop center.
Continue mounting by rotating the wheel counterclockwise until upper
bead is mounted.
Retract upper roller and swing bead roller assembly away to prepare for
inflation.
HINT: Use of bead depressor (without inserting tail) may assist in
locking tire to rim during mounting.
Matching/Optimizing allows positioning of the rim to the tire for proper mounting to
minimize vibrations. This procedure must be done with both beads fully loosened and
well lubricated.
Match/Optimize the rim to the tire as follows:
Set the rim diameter approximately 1 to 2 inches larger than the actual
rim diameter.
Bring the lower bead roller up until it contacts the tire.
Bring the upper bead roller down until it contacts the tire.
TC33 Series Tire Changer Operation Instructions