Wheel and Tire Indexing

When servicing wheels (1007) or tires, the following procedure for matching the tire and wheel must be followed to ensure that the best possible ride characteristics are maintained:

1. If original tire is to be remounted, mark the valve stem location onto the tire prior to deflation and removal.

2. Locating the matching point on a new tire:

   Many replacement tires as well as original equipment tires are marked for first harmonic matching to the wheel . These marks vary in type and color. Consult the tire dealer for details on mark identification.

3. Mount the tire on the wheel and line up the chartreuse paint mark or sticker on the new tire sidewall or the matching point of the original tire with the mark on the rim of the steel wheel or the tire valve of the aluminum wheel .

4. Inflate and balance the tire/wheel assembly.