Inspect Tires, Check Pressure

  1. CAUTION: Improperly inflated tires can cause excessive heat build-up, excessive or uneven tire wear, or rim damage, resulting in blowouts.

    Ensure that valve caps are installed.

  2. Check for wear and cuts to tires. Consult your authorized dealer if in doubt about the serviceability of a damaged tire.

  3. Check tire pressures.

IMPORTANT: In the interest of the drivetrain reliability in the 6x6 ADT's, the maximum permissible difference in tire diameter across axles and between axles is 2%. Failure to adhere to this recommendation could result in premature drivetrain failure. Only factory approved tire sizes are to be used on all machines. Should retreaded tires be used, it is important to ensure that the original tire diameter is maintained and or falls within the 2% guideline.

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Maximum Permissible Differences in Tire Diameters


Tires—250D

ItemMeasurementSpecification
23.5 R 25—Michelin XADN
Front Axle Tires Pressure250 kPa (2.50 bar) (36 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure275 kPa (2.75 bar) (39 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure275 kPa (2.75 bar) (39 psi)
23.5 R 25—Goodyear RL2+
Front Axle Tires Pressure310 kPa (3.10 bar) (45 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure325 kPa (3.25 bar) (47 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure325 kPa (3.25 bar) (47 psi)
23.5 R 25—Bridgestone VKT
Front Axle Tires Pressure310 kPa (3.10 bar) (45 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure325 kPa (3.25 bar) (47 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure325 kPa (3.25 bar) (47 psi)


Tires—300D

ItemMeasurementSpecification
23.5 R 25—Michelin XADN
Front Axle Tires Pressure300 kPa (3.00 bar) (44 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure350 kPa (3.50 bar) (51 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure350 kPa (3.50 bar) (51 psi)
23.5 R 25—Goodyear RL2+
Front Axle Tires Pressure400 kPa (4.00 bar) (58 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure430 kPa (4.30 bar) (62 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure430 kPa (4.30 bar) (62 psi)
23.5 R 25—Bridgestone VKT
Front Axle Tires Pressure400 kPa (4.00 bar) (58 psi)
Middle Axle Tires Pressure430 kPa (4.30 bar) (62 psi)
Rear Axle Tires Pressure430 kPa (4.30 bar) (62 psi)

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