F 550 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2006)
Wheel Fastener: Service Precautions
Safety Precautions - F-450, F-550 with 19.5 Inch and Larger Tires
CAUTION and SAFETY FIRST are bywords when handling truck tires. Careful attention to the safety precautions that follow can prevent crippling
injuries or even death. Make it a rule to respect the terrific force contained in an inflated tire.
Wheels must be correctly maintained. Incorrectly maintained wheels can adversely affect the life of the tire and the wheel. When inflated, a tire is
potentially very destructive. Accidents are caused by careless handling and inexperience.
Follow the safety precautions and obtain safety literature from your wheel and rim distributor, wheel and rim manufacturer, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) or OSHA. For additional questions, consult the distributor or manufacturer directly.
The load carrying requirements of each vehicle should be determined before selecting the correct tire/wheel combination. Always remember that the
weakest weight carrying component of the vehicle (tire, wheel, axle, bearings, etc.) determines the overall maximum and safe load carrying capacity
for the vehicle.
WARNING: Each individual axle, wheel and tire has its own maximum weight and inflation rating. Do not overinflate or overload beyond
the capacity of the lowest rated component of the system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Rims and wheels are designed to sustain their rated load using the maximum tire size recommended for that rim width by the Tire and Rim
Association.
WARNING: An inflated tire and wheel can be very dangerous if misused or worn out. Many accidents, some fatal, have resulted from
incorrect handling and operation of truck wheels and tires. It is of the utmost importance that the precautions described on these pages be
carefully followed, by all persons servicing truck wheels, to avoid personal injuries and costly damage. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very important to determine the size of each component before any
assembly operations commence. Failure to adhere to these instructions can result in an explosive separation and cause serious bodily injury
or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never mount a smaller diameter tire on a larger diameter wheel. When installing new tires, always match the tire size to the
wheel size. Incorrect matching can cause the tire bead to break during mounting or inflation propelling both the tire and wheel into the air
with enough force to inflict property damage, serious injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
When installing new tires, use the same size, load range and construction type as originally installed on the vehicle. When installing new wheels, use
original equipment manufacturer's wheels or equivalent available from the Ford dealer with equivalent capacity, width, offset and mounting
configuration as those originally installed on the vehicle. Use of incorrect tires and wheels can adversely affect ride, handling, load carrying capacity,
bearing life, tire clearance to body and chassis components, vehicle ground clearance, vehicle width and brake cooling.
