Chapter 11. WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

TM 10-3930-673-34

CHAPTER 11

WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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Section I. Description and Data

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Description and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Section II. Wheel and Tire Maintenance Procedures

Tire Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Section I.

DESCRIPTION AND DATA

11-1. GENERAL

This chapter covers maintenance procedures for the wheels and tires, and provides general description and

design data.

11-2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

a. Tires. All four tires are identical in size and type (17.50-25 x 12 ply L-2). Recommended inflation

pressure for the front and rear tires is 65 psi (448.18 kPa).

b. Wheels. The wheels are of four-piece construction, each consisting of a wheel (rim), a flange, a locking

ring, and a preformed packing. The preformed packing provides a seal against air leakage. The flange, locking

ring, and preformed packing are placed to the inside when wheel is mounted.

Section II. WHEEL AND TIRE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

11-3. TIRE REPAIR

For tire repair refer to TM 9-2610-200-14.