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WHEELS A GENERAL D 1200 Series vehicles are equipped with five stud disc wheels The tires used are Tubeless Tyrex type Size 7 00x14 four ply tires are standard equipment MAINTE Maintenance procedures are the same as for Corvair 500 700 and 900 models except as outlined in the following TIRE PRESSURES The following recommended pressures must be maintained to obtain maximum tire life HOT COLD 7 00 x 14 4 ply 28 psi 24 psi 7 00 x 14 6 ply 32 psi 28 psi CHANGING ROAD WHEELS Follow operations 1 and 2 outlined for Corvair 500 700 and 900 series under Wheels and Tires Changing Road Wheels Position furnished jack as shown in Figure 3 66 and raise wheel from ground Perform operations 4 and 5 under above heading TROUBLES AI Symptoms and Probable Cause Hard Steering a Lack of lubrication b Improper wheel alignment c Sagging front or rear spring d Bent wheel or spindle e Broken wheel bearings f Tight spherical joints g Underinflated tires h Improper steering gear adjustment i Tie rod ends out of alignment 1ND TIRES ESCRIPTION with six ply tires available as an extra cost option A spare tire a wheel wrench and a jack are provided with each vehicle NANCE I I IJACKING PADS v JACK PIN Fig 3 66 Jacking Instructions VD REMEDIES Probable Remedy a Lubricate according to instructions b Front end alignment correction c Replace springs as required d Straighten or replace wheel or replace spindle e Replace necessary bearings f If not corrected by lubrication replace joints g Inflate tires to recommended pressure h Adjust steering gear i Align tie rod ends with ball studs CORVAIR SHOP MANUAL