AIRCRAFT REVISION REVISION
CUSTOMIZATION DOCTYPES TITLE
TYPES DATE NUMBER
A318 A319 A321 32-41-00-210-002-A - Inspection/Check of the
LWA AMM 01-May-2025 19
A320 Wheels and Tires
TAIL NUMBER - MSN - FSN: 5A-WLA - 02878 - 001
Print date: 2025-06-02 00:02:17
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TASK 32-41-00-210-002-A
Inspection/Check of the Wheels and Tires
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES ARE IN
POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND RELATED DOORS
- THE CARGO DOORS
- OTHER COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
MOVEMENT OF COMPONENTS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LAN
DING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GE
AR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT
AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: LET THE BRAKES AND THE WHEELS BECOME COOL BEFORE YOU GO NEAR THE L
ANDING GEAR. DO NOT APPLY A LIQUID OR GAS DIRECTLY ON A HOT WHEEL O
R BRAKE UNIT. THIS CAN CAUSE A TIRE EXPLOSION AND/OR A WHEEL RIM BU
RST.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL M
ANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION: IF A TIRE OVERSPEED (TIRE SPEED MORE THAN THE LIMIT SPECIFIED BY THE
TIRE MANUFACTURER) OCCURS DURING A TAKEOFF OR A LANDING, YOU MUST
IMMEDIATELY:
- REMOVE THE APPLICABLE WHEEL(S) FROM THE AIRCRAFT, AND
- SEND THE RELATED TIRE(S) BACK TO THE TIRE MANUFACTURER TO MAK
E SURE THAT IT IS (THEY ARE) SERVICEABLE.
ON A318, A319, A320 AND A321 (OTHER THAN A321XLR) AIRBUS AIRCRAFT, T
HE LIMIT SPEED IS 225 MPH (195 KTS).
ON A321XLR AIRBUS AIRCRAFT, THE LIMIT SPEED IS 235 MPH (204 KTS).
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
08ABC1 Aqueous Cleaner-Aircraft Exterior Pressure Spraying -
08BBD1 Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol -
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION
710 NOSE GEAR AND DOORS
730 LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR & DOORS
740 RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR & DOORS
C. Referenced Information
© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
Ref. 05-51-15-200-001-A Inspection after a Tire Burst or Tread Throw or Wheel Fail
ure
Ref. 31-33-00-710-009-A Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder
Ref. 32-41-00-210-002-A Inspection/Check of the Wheels and Tires
Ref. 32-41-00-210-003-A Functional Check of Tire Pressures
Ref. 32-41-00-910-001-A Tire Mixability Precautions
Ref. 32-41-11-000-006-A Removal of the MLG Wheel
Ref. 32-41-11-400-006-A Installation of the MLG Wheel
Ref. 32-41-12-000-001-A Removal of the NLG Wheel
Ref. 32-41-12-400-001-A Installation of the NLG Wheel
Ref. 32-42-27-210-006-A Inspection/Check of the Brake with the Wheel Removed
Ref. 32-48-51-000-005-A Removal of the Fan Assembly
Ref. Fig. Radial Tire - General Description
Ref. Fig. Radial Tire - Sectional View
Ref. Fig. Bias Tire - General Description
Ref. Fig. Bias Tire - Sectional View
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Skid (Flat Spots)
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Thrown Tread - Peeled Rib
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Rubber Reversion
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Chevron Cutting
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Groove Cracking - Rib Undercutting
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Separation - Blister or Bulg
e
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Open Tread Splice
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Flaking and Chipping
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Chunking
Ref. Fig. Tire Utilization Limits - Tread Cuts (depth and length)
Ref. Fig. Location and Maximum Size of Bead Bulge on Tire Sidewall (MICHELIN M0110
3-02 only)
3. Job Set-up
SUBTASK 32-41-00-860-051-A
A. Not Applicable
4. Procedure
SUBTASK 32-41-00-210-070-A
A. Visual Inspection of the Wheels
(1) On each main gear wheel, examine the drive shroud of the tachometer.
(2) Make sure that there are no cracks on the wheel rims.
(3) Make sure that there are no leaks on the valves.
(4) Make sure that the valve thread is not damaged. Fully tighten the valve cap which
seals the valve from dirt and leaks.
(5) Do a check of the tie-bolts and the nuts.
(a) If the fan assembly is installed and you cannot see the tie-bolts and the nu
ts, remove the fan assembly Ref. AMM TASK 32-48-51-000-005.
NOTE: Removal of the shroud of the fan assembly is sufficient to see the
tie-bolts and the nuts. It is not necessary to remove the motor of
the fan assembly.
(b) If a tie-bolt or a nut is missing, broken or loose, do the inspection/check of
the brake with the wheel removed Ref. AMM TASK 32-42-27-210-006.
SUBTASK 32-41-00-210-071-A
B. Visual Inspection of the Tires
Ref. Fig. Radial Tire - General Description
Ref. Fig. Radial Tire - Sectional View
Ref. Fig. Bias Tire - General Description
Ref. Fig. Bias Tire - Sectional View
(1) Make sure that the aircraft tires are in the correct condition to continue to operate
on the aircraft.
Make sure that the tires:
- have no air leaks,
- have no friction damage,
- are worn equally,
- have no cuts and flat spots.
Remove the wheel when the tire is worn to the base of any groove in one or
more points, or if you can see any reinforcing material (metal or fabric).
NOTE: Refer to the limits for the use of the tires.
(2) Make sure that the tire pressure is in the specified limits Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-00-
210-003.
(3) Obey the tire mixability precautions Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-00-910-001.
(4) Remove the wheel when the tire shows signs of a tread bulge (make a mark on th
e bulge before you deflate the tire) Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-11-000-006 Ref. AMM T
ASK 32-41-11-400-006 or Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-12-000-001 Ref. AMM TASK 32-4
1-12-400-001.
(5) If the tread is not worn equally and if it is necessary, remove the wheel and put it
on the opposite axle Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-11-000-006 Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-11-
400-006 or Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-12-000-001 Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-12-400-00
1).
SUBTASK 32-41-00-210-060-A
C. Tire Wear Deterioration Properties
NOTE: This data is given for information only.
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Skid (Flat Spots)
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Thrown Tread - Peeled Rib
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Rubber Reversion
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Chevron Cutting
Ref. Fig. Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Groove Cracking - Rib Undercutting
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Separation - Blister or Bulge
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Open Tread Splice
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Flaking and Chipping
Ref. Fig. Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Chunking
(1) Normal wear
An equal wear of the tread shows that the tire maintenance was correct during the
tire life.
(2) Uneven wear
(a) Usually, underinflation (inflation pressure less than 90% of the nominal pres
sure (refer to table of pressure) Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-00-210-003 can caus
e:
- Too much tread shoulder wear
- High deflection of the tire, with subsequent heat build-up which can c
ause important internal tire damage.
(b) Overinflation (when the tire pressure is more than 105% of the nominal pre
ssure (refer to table of pressure) Ref. AMM TASK 32-41-00-210-003 can:
- Cause too much wear on the center of the tire tread
- Increase the risk of Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to the tire.
(3) Maximum operation speed
On A318, A319, A320 and A321 (other than A321XLR) aircraft, the maximum whe
el speed is 225 MPH (195 KTS) (if the wheel speed is not available, use the ground
speed).
(4) Tread damage
(a) Flat spots
The locking of the wheel during braking, hard touch down or sudden steerin
g maneuvers (for the NLG tires) cause flat spots.
(b) Peeled rib
A peeled rib usually starts because of a cut in the tread and causes a circum
ferential delamination of the tread rib away from the tire carcass.
(c) Tread rubber reversion
Wheel locking on wet or icy runways is the usual cause of tread rubber reve
rsion.
It is an oval-shaped area in the tread (same as a flat spot) where rubber sh
ows signs of burns (usually because of hydroplaning on wet or icy runways).
WARNING: REMOVE THE VALVE CORE WHEN THE TIRE IS FULLY DEFLATE
D. REMOVAL OF THE WHEEL VALVE CORE WHEN THE TIRE IS I
NFLATED CAN EJECT THE CORE WITH HIGH SPEED AND FORC
E. THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.
WARNING: ALWAYS GO NEAR THE WHEELS FROM AN OBLIQUE ANGLE, I
N THE DIRECTION OF THE TIRE SHOULDERS. IF YOU DO NOT
OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION AND DAMAGE OCCURS TO THE TIR
E, PIECES OF THE TIRE CAN CAUSE YOU INJURY.
(d) Thrown tread
Thrown tread is a total or partial loss of tread that shows the carcass plies.
Signs of tread separation are tread bulges, local uneven wear (depression)
or local tread/sidewall rubber split.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OBJECTS FROM A PRESSURIZED TIRE. THE P
RESSURE CAN EJECT OBJECTS WITH MUCH FORCE AND THUS
CAUSE INJURY.
(e) Tread cuts
The specified cut limits are related to the service experience of each vendor.
Because of the different technologies and tire constructions, damage toleran
ce can be different for each manufacturer.
Refer to the applicable vendor manual for details.
Foreign objects that are on the runway, taxiway and parking areas can caus
e cuts to the tires.
If the tire has an unwanted object in the tread or sidewall:
1 With a crayon, identify the area where you can see the object.
2 Remove the wheel and make sure that the object does not move.
3 Move the wheel to a safe area.
4 Deflate the tire before you remove the object.
5 Do an inspection of the tire at the tire shop.
(f) Chevron cutting
Chevron cutting is a tread damage (large number of small Z-,S- or V-shape
d cracks) usually in a tire-footprint area. Operation and/or braking on cross-
grooved runways is/are the usual cause of chevron cutting.
(g) Groove cracking
Groove cracking can occur after an environmental aggression of the rubber
(ozone attack for example) or too much mechanical loading of the tire. Thes
e cracks occur at the bottom of the tread groove.
(h) Rib undercutting
Rib undercutting is an extension of groove cracking that occurs because of t
he mechanical loading that continues below a tread rib. It can cause tread c
hunking, peeled rib or thrown tread.
(i) Open tread splice
An open tread splice is a crack in the rubber where there is separation of joi
nt or splice.
(j) Tread chipping and chunking
This is a condition that you can see at the edge of the tread rib where small
quantities of rubber start to separate from the tread surface. Tread chunkin
g can occur because of high lateral loading of the tire because of a tight tur
ning.
(5) Sidewall damage
(a) Cuts or cracks on the sidewall
Foreign objects on the operating surfaces frequently cause sidewall cuts.
(b) Weathering and radial cracking
Weathering and cracking occur when tires are in aggressive environmental c
onditions.
(c) Blisters and bulges
They usually are a sign of separation of components.
(6) Contamination damage
Brake oil, tar oil, solvent, chemicals and hydrocarbon based products can cause co
ntamination damage. It is necessary to clean the tire with Non Aqueous Cleaner--
Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material Ref. 08BBD1) and Aqueous Cleaner-Aircraft Exterior P
ressure Spraying - (Material Ref. 08ABC1).
After the cleaning, push the rubber in the contaminated area.
If the rubber is tacky, it is necessary to change the wheel.
(7) Circular tire movement on the wheel:
(a) Paint a continuous radial line on the tire and the wheel when the tire is insta
lled.
NOTE: The paint radial line is not erased between each flight cycle.
(b) If, after the first flight cycle, the circular tire movement is less than 20 degr
ees:
1 Keep the wheel on the aircraft.
2 Monitor the circular tire movement during the subsequent five flight c
ycles.
NOTE: The circular tire movement is the total of the tire movement
during the five flight cycles.
(c) If, after five flight cycles, the circular tire movement is more than 20 degree
s:
1 Replace the wheel.
2 Send the tire to the tire shop for inspection.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the tire manufacturer specific
ations.
SUBTASK 32-41-00-210-052-A
D. Tire Utilization Limits
Ref. Fig. Tire Utilization Limits - Tread Cuts (depth and length)
NOTE: Because each groove is part of the tread, the instruction given for tread is also
applicable for cuts at the bottom of the groove.
(1) Tread surface
CONDITION OBSERVATION/ DAMAGE ACTION
Normal wear If: Remove the tire immediat
- The tread wear is at the bottom ely.
of groove at one or more points,
or NOTE: If the aircraft is a
- You can see the reinforced ply (b way from the mai
ias tire) or the protector ply (rad n base (or maint
ial tire) at one or more points of enance base) one
the tread surface. flight to the main
base (or to a line
station where a s
pare wheel is ava
ilable) is permitte
d.
Uneven wear If the wear limits are reached. Remove the tire immediat
ely.
NOTE: If the aircraft is a
way from the mai
n base (or maint
enance base) one
flight to the main
base (or to a line
station where a s
pare wheel is ava
ilable) is permitte
d.
Overspeed If a tire overspeed occurs during take- Record the wheel(s)/tire(
off or landing. s) that has (have) been i
Do the readout procedure of the Digit n the overspeed conditio
al Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and do n.
wnload the wheel speed data Ref. AM It is permitted for the wh
M TASK 31-33-00-710-009. eel(s) in overspeed condit
ion to remain on the aircr
NOTE: As an alternative to DFDR rea aft for a maximum of 10 f
dout, you can use Digital AID light cycles after the over
S Recorder (DAR) data, if: speed if the conditions th
- The DAR recording rate at follow are applicable:
and the precision of the - If the tire(s) that ha
wheel speed is same as s (have) the oversp
the DFDR recording rate eed condition is (ar
and the precision. e) tire part numbers
Read the wheel speed information for 467Q02-3, 467Q02-
each wheel and tire assembly. 6 and/or M20101-0
Make sure that the wheel speed infor 1 and
mation of each wheel is not more tha - The overspeed is les
n the maximum wheel speed (if the w s than or equal to 2
heel speed information is not availabl 35 MPH and
e, use the ground speed). - No other overspeed
event was recorded
On A318, A319, A320 and A321 (othe
for the same tire an
r than A321XLR) aircraft, the maximu
d
m wheel speed is 225 MPH (195 KTS).
- Tires have been full
y inspected with no
findings as per Ref.
AMM TASK 32-41-0
0-210-002.
Remove any wheel(s)/tir
e(s) in overspeed conditio
n immediately if the condi
tions given above are not
applicable to the tire(s) t
hat has (have) the oversp
eed condition.
Send the tire(s) back to t
he tire manufacturer (wit
h the cause of removal).
If it is not possible to find
the speed of each wheel,
replace all the wheels/tire
s.
(2) Tread damage
DAMAGE OBSERVATION ACTION
Flat spots - If the flat spot goes to the Remove the tire
reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the immediately.
protector ply (radial tire). Keep the tire on the
- If the flat spot does not go to aircraft.
reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the
protector ply (radial tire)
and if there is sufficient
groove depth in the flat spot
area (refer to the supplier
specification).
Peeled rib Remove the tire
immediately.
Do the inspection Ref. AM
M TASK 05-51-15-200-00
1.
Tread rubber During the check: Remove the tire
reversion - If the tread rubber reversion immediately.
goes to the reinforcing ply
(bias tire) or the protector ply
(radial tire), or
- If there is shimmy or unbalance.
Thrown tread Remove the tire.
immediately.
NOTE: It is necessary
to get pieces of tread
from the airport
authorities and
send them back to the ho
me
base for Vendor analysis,
if necessary.
NOTE: If the tire is
still inflated after
the aircraft is parked,
it is necessary to wait
three hours (for tire
cooling) before you
record the pressure.
Then, deflate the tire
before the removal of the
wheel assembly.
Do the inspection Ref. AM
M TASK 05-51-15-200-00
1.
Tread cuts If there are no cut limits Remove the tire
specified in the documentation immediately.
and if:
(1) The cut or embedded object lets
you see or goes into the
reinforcing ply (bias tire)
or the protector ply
(radial tire):
- The cut goes into the outer casing
ply (bias tire) or the outer
layer (radial tire).
- The cut length is more than
50.8 mm (2.00 in.), or
- The cut width is more than
3.175 mm (0.125 in.), or
- the cut is not in the limits of
one rib.
- The cut is in the limits of one
rib and distance A between its
two ends is more than
12.7 mm (0.50 in.).
(2) The cut or embedded object does
not go into the reinforcing ply
(bias tire) or the protector ply
(radial tire):
- The cut length is more than
304.8 mm (12.00 in.), or
- The cut width is more than
3.175 mm (0.125 in.), or
- The cut is not in the limits of
one rib.
- The cut is in the limits of one
rib and distance B between its
two ends is more than
12.7 mm (0.50 in.).
Chevron Because of different technologies Remove the tire
cutting and tire constructions, damage immediately.
tolerance can be different for each
manufacturer and for each tire
reference of the same manufacturer.
Refer to the applicable Vendor
manual for data.
If there are no cut limits
specified in the documentation and
if:
- The tire is in the limits given for trea
d
cuts but you can see the tread reinfor
cing
ply (bias tire) or the protector
ply (radial tire).
Groove During the check: Remove the tire
cracking - If groove cracking lets you see immediately.
the reinforcing ply (bias tire) or
the protector ply (radial tire),
or
- Groove cracking undercuts the
adjacent rib.
Rib Remove the tire when
undercutting the crack goes below
the rib.
Open tread Remove the tire
splice immediately.
Tread If you can see the fabric. Remove the tire
chipping immediately.
and chunking
(3) Sidewall damage
Ref. Fig. Location and Maximum Size of Bead Bulge on Tire Sidewall (MICHELIN M0
1103-02 only)
DAMAGE OBSERVATION ACTION
Cuts or If you can see the sidewall cords Remove the tire
cracks on or if the sidewall cords are damaged. immediately.
the sidewall
Weathering If you can see the sidewall cords. Remove the tire
and radial immediately.
cracking
Blisters and Remove the tire
bulges immediately.
Make marks on the
damage area before you
deflate the tire for
easy identification
and analysis by the
Vendor.
Bead bulges f After these six flight cycle
or MICHELIN NOTE: It is possible to use a MICHEL s, you must replace the ti
MLG tire M01 IN MLG tire M01103-02 with re with a serviceable one.
103-02 only a bead bulge for six more flig
ht cycles if there are all the c
onditions that follow:
- The serial number is between 41
82S020 and 6298S010.
- The bead bulge is between the
wheel flange and the circular lin
e along the bottom of the MICHE
LIN AIR X letters.
- When you find the bead bulge, t
he area where it is has the maxi
mum dimensions that follow:
* Length: 100 mm (3.94 in.)
* Width: 70 mm (2.76 in.).
The bead bulge tolerance is applicable
for the inner and outer tire sides.
Figure 32-41-00-991-00100-00-A (SHEET 1) - Radial Tire - General Description
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00200-00-A (SHEET 1) - Radial Tire - Sectional View
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00500-00-A (SHEET 1) - Bias Tire - General Description
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00600-00-A (SHEET 1) - Bias Tire - Sectional View
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00700-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00300-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Skid (Flat
Spots)
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00400-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Thrown Tread -
Peeled Rib
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00800-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Tread Rubber
Reversion
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Figure 32-41-00-991-03600-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Chevron Cutting
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Figure 32-41-00-991-00900-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Deterioration Characteristics- Groove Cracking - Rib
Undercutting
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Figure 32-41-00-991-03000-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread
Separation - Blister or Bulge
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Figure 32-41-00-991-04600-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Open Tread
Splice
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Figure 32-41-00-991-04700-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread
Flaking and Chipping
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Figure 32-41-00-991-04800-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Wear and Deterioration Characteristics- Tread
Chunking
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Figure 32-41-00-991-03100-00-A (SHEET 1) - Tire Utilization Limits - Tread Cuts (depth and length)
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Figure 32-41-00-991-07100-00-A (SHEET 1) - Location and Maximum Size of Bead Bulge on Tire
Sidewall (MICHELIN M01103-02 only)
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