Pressing tyre off wheel rim

6R 2009–2014

• Only specially trained mechanics may remove or install tyres with run-flat properties.
• The special tools required must be in a perfect condition and must not be damaged. For information about appropriate additional tools, directly contact the manufacture of the tyre fitting equipment in your workshop. The recommended optional additional tools can be located under the VAS number of the listed tyre fitting equipment.
• Use assembly paste recommended by the tyre manufacturer if necessary.
• The description of the procedure for removing and fitting may differ depending on the type of equipment used and the manufacturer of the equipment.
• The subsequent procedure describes in general the principles of removing and fitting tyres with run-flat properties. It is important to identify a "run-flat" tyre before removing or fitting a tyre in order to follow the appropriate procedure.
• Distinguishing features: the tyre can be identified by one of the following abbreviations DSST, Euforia, RFT, ROF, RSC, SSR or ZP. The abbreviation is located on the flank of the tyre following the tyre designation of the respective tyre manufacturer.
• It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and warnings in the following descriptions.

• Deflate tyre by unscrewing nickel-plated valve core.

• Always ensure when pressing off a tyre using tyre fitting equipment with a press-off plate, that the tyre valve -arrow- is directly opposite the press-off plate -1-.

The bead breaker must be positioned no more than 2 cm away from the rim flange.

• Remove balancing weights and dirt from wheel rim.

• Press both tyre beads off all round and liberally coat tyre and wheel rim flange with tyre assembly paste -arrow-.