Mounting Tires

Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death. Do NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job safely. Have it done by your John Deere dealer or a qualified tire repair service.

When seating tire beads on rims, never exceed maximum inflation pressures specified by tire manufacturers for mounting tires. Inflation beyond this maximum pressure may break the bead, or even the rim, with dangerous explosive force. If both beads are not seated when the maximum recommended pressure is reached, deflate, reposition tire, relubricate bead and reinflate.

Detailed agricultural tire mounting instructions, including the necessary safety precautions, are available from your local tire manufacturer agents.

To improve ride comfort on tractors with 50 km/h (31 mph) transmissions, comply with the following when installing tires on the rear wheels:

Align the white mark on the tire with the "B" mark on the edge of the rim.

If the tires you want to install do not have a white mark, proceed as follows:

1. Install the tires.

2. Test drive the tractor. If the wheels give a bumpy ride, move the tires 90° round the rims.

3. Test drive the tractor. If the wheels still give a bumpy ride, move the tires through a further 90°.

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