- Before Mounting Tires on Wheels
- Tire Mounting Information
- Mounting of Tire and Wheel to Vehicle
- Tire Balancing

1.	Inspect hubs and brake drums for any obstructions, (lock clips, rivets, balancing weights, etc.). Remove or resolve any obstruction which prevents a flush fit between the wheel and axle hub. Inspect to verify that the clearance of all suspension members and fenders is adequate and that the wheel does not interfere with the suspension.
2.	Occasionally some clearance problems may require the use of a wheel spacer. When using wheel spacers, be certain to select the proper spacer and verify that the spacer is the proper thickness for your needs. Caution- when using oversize tires, the use of a spacer may only serve to transfer the interference from the suspension to the fenders. Inspect to verify that this condition is not present.
3.	Clean all studs, threads, and mounting surfaces before any installation. Check the stud length to insure the proper fit and tightening of the wheel. Cut off ends of stud if length exceeds 1 1/8 inch. To check for proper fit, place a spacer, if used, on the hub. Next, place the wheel on the hub, hand-tighten at least one lug nut, and inspect for the following:
4.	A. Inspect the hand-tightened lug nut (s) to see that the lug does not bottom out before it makes contact with the wheel and that it secures the wheel properly. If the lug does not secure the wheel before it becomes tight, wheel spacers or cutting of studs is probably required. B. Minimum thread engagement must be at least one times the diameter of the stud i.e., the typical thread engagement for a 1⁄2" X 20 thread would be a minimum of 1⁄2" of thread. Again, if spacers are used, be certain that the spacer is in place during this inspection.

Important:
Be certain that you use the proper Dayton Wheel Products lugs for your specific Dayton Wire Wheel. Use of any other lug nut will void your warranty.

1.	Follow tire manufacturers rim width recommendations when installing tires.
2.	Install air valve stem on tubeless wheels. Use care to insure proper fit and non-leakage.
3.	Tubes must be used on tubetype wheels. Follow tube manufacturers recommendations for proper size and use radial tubes with radial tires.
4.	Use of power operated tire mounting equipment should be avoided in order not to mar or damage wire wheels.
5.	Begin tire installation procedure by mounting only one tire and again checking on the vehicle for suspension and fender clearances. Clearances should be checked at front wheels and rear wheels.
6.	Do not over-pressurize to seat tire beads. Under no circumstances should 50 P.S.I.G. (40 P.S.I.G. in California) be exceeded.

1.	Under no circumstances should high powered impact wrenches be used to secure lug nuts, as this cause wheel damage and can also result in improper lug-nut torque.
2.	Do not lubricate the lug nuts or stud threads.
3.	Run all lugs up fully before tightening.
4.	Tighten all lug nuts using a criss-cross pattern to assure the even distribution of pressure while tightening the lug nuts.
	TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (retorque after 25 miles)  LUG NUT SIZE TORQUE/ FT. LBS. 3/8" 45 7/16" 60 1/2" 75 12mm 70 14mm 85
5.	Once installed, wheels should rotate freely by hand with no rubbing or interference.

The direct bolt type wheels can be spin balanced on the car or can be balanced off the car using most electronic machines. If machine balanced, a cone is used only on the backside and a flat plate is used on the front side. See separate instructions concerning balance.

Dayton Wire Wheels.

Dayton Direct Bolt Wire Wheels may be balanced off the car using most electronic balancing machines. It is very IMPORTANT that a cone be used only on the back-side (inside) of the wheel. The small end of the cone must fit into the machined aluminum portion of the wheel center. On the front-side (outside), use a flat plate only. Do not attempt to use a cone on the outside of the wheel.

After balancing, recheck by removing wheel, rotating 180° , replacing on the machine, and confirming balance again. If wheel was centered properly, it will still be in balance.

Note: Do not use balancing machines which center the wheel using the bolt holes. These machines will not accurately balance wheels which do not use tapered lug nuts.

Additional technical assistance is available by calling Dayton Wheel Products toll free at 1-888-559-2880.

Dayton Wire Wheels.