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Contents
Introduction 3
1.0 Wheel and Tyre Selection 5
1.1 Wheels 5
1.2 Tyres 5
2.0 Wheel and Tyre Storage 6
3.0 Wheel Rim Inspection – Prior to Tyre Fitment 6
4.0 Inspection and Fitment of Tyres to Wheel Rims 6
4.1 Inflation of Tyres 6
5.0 Wheel and Tyre Maintenance 7
5.1 Tyre Life Extension 7
5.2 Vehicle Lifting, Jacking and Support 8
6.0 Fitting Wheels to Vehicles 8
6.1 Wheel Nut Re Torque Process 8
6.2 Calibration 9
7.0 Wheel Nut Retention and Indication Devices 9
8.0 Road Side Recovery 9
9.0 Disposal 9
10.0 Monitoring and Audit 9
11.0 Wheel Loss or Instances of Loose Wheels 10
12.0 People 10
Definitions 11
Global Maintenance Standard: Wheel Fitment & Security 3
