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When assembling split rims / multipiece wheels, what should I do?

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When assembling split rims / multipiece wheels, what should I do?

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• Wear approved safety glasses. • Check tire for cracks, cuts and penetrating objects. • Ensure that removable rings are properly seated before inflating. • Use a suitable tire lubricant that is intended for use with rubber products and that will not promote the corrosion of the metal rims. • Place the tire in a safety cage large enough for tire expansion before inflating tire. • Inflate the tire using a clip-on air chuck and hose extension with an in-line pressure gauge and valve. • Use remote control inflation equipment, where possible. • Stand clear of the tire during inflation and ensure that no other person is in the trajectory path during inflation. • Inflate the tire while the rim/wheel is on the vehicle, if the tire is under-inflated but has more than 80 percent of the recommended pressure. • Inspect the tire, rims, and rings for proper seating after the tire is fully inflated. If the tire is not well-seated, deflate the tire, inspect all parts, follow proper re-assembly and in

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