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Removing tyre from wheel

6R 2009–2014

  • Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that the tyre valve -2- is directly in front of the assembly head -1-.
  • Position the assembly head -1- in the vicinity of the tyre valve so that an assembly lever can be inserted approx. 30° next to the tyre valve -2-.
  • Seat depressor -3- on wheel rim opposite assembly head -1-.
  • Now lever tyre bead over assembly finger on assembly head using assembly lever then remove assembly lever.
  • Run tyre fitting unit clockwise until upper bead lies completely above wheel rim flange.

This action will push the depressor -1- up against the assembly head. This allows it to be removed easily.

  • Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that the tyre valve -2- is directly in front of the assembly head -1-.
  • Position the assembly head -1- in the vicinity of the tyre valve so that an assembly lever can be inserted approx. 30° next to the tyre valve -2-.
  • Now lever tyre bead over assembly finger on assembly head using assembly lever -3-.
  • Additionally insert a plastic assembly lever -4-.
  • Remove assembly lever -3-.
  • From outside, hold bead over wheel rim flange using plastic assembly lever -1-. Run tyre fitting unit clockwise until tyre is completely removed from wheel rim flange.

Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant must be drained before removal.

  • Place the wheel on an even surface.
  • Unscrew and remove the valve insert of tyre valve.
  • Use a suitable drill or mill to carefully drill a hole in shoulder area of tyre.
  • Hold wheel over a suitable container and drain sealant.
  • Pull tyre from rim.
  • Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.