Step 1: Place rim on tire mounting machine
Step 2: Insert valve stems in rim(s)
Step 3: Apply lubricant to the bead of the tire
Step 4: Place tire onto rim and use tire mounting machine according to specifications
Step 5: Fill tire / wheel combo with air to manufacturer specifications
Step 6a: Move the mounted tire / wheel to the balancing machine and balance
Step 6b: Add weights as indicated by machine read-out
Step 7: Install center caps by setting them and popping them in by hand
Step 8a: Remove lug nuts
Step 8b: Dismount original rim / tire package
Step 9: Install centering ring onto hub
Step 10: Tighten lug nuts by hand to secure wheel onto hub
Step 11: Torque lug nuts to manufacturer specifications
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