2026-01-29

Tires - Tire 285/65R20 Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT (Remove and Install)

Correction code 3402121011 FRT 0.54 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
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Always read and understand the tire equipment operator’s manual and on-screen instructions before operating the wheel balancer or tire changer.
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Always make sure to properly secure the wheel, and that no one moves close to any moving parts when in use. Additionally, make sure your hair, jewlery, and clothing will not get caught by moving parts.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses when performing this procedure.
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The machine must be operated by no more than one person at a time. Other persons must maintain a safe distance of at least three feet from equipment while in use.
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Never use equipment that is defective or not working as expected based on the equipment operator’s manual.

Remove

  1. Remove the wheel assembly. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Place the wheel and tire on the tire machine and secure it.
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    x1 wheel clamp
  3. Remove the valve stem cap.
  4. Remove the valve stem core using a valve core removal tool.
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    CAUTION
    Exercise caution as tire rapidly deflates.
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    Wear safety glasses as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  5. Rotate the wheel and tire so that the upper roller is ~100 mm in front of the valve stem.
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    CAUTION
    Failure to properly position the valve stem can result in TPMS sensor damage.
  6. Break the upper bead.
  7. Remove the tire from the wheel.
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    Make sure to position the TPMS sensor ahead of the tire machine arm.

Install

  1. Thoroughly lubricate both tire beads, and then position for installation.
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    Make sure to position the TPMS sensor opposite the tire machine arm. Ensure that the wheel cover design side of tire is facing outwards.
  2. Install the tire to the wheel.
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    CAUTION
    Use caution to avoid damage to beads.
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    Apply additional lubricant as required.
  3. Inflate the tire to seat the beads.
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    Do not exceed the pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
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    Wear safety glasses as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
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    Make sure the inside and outside beads are seated.
  4. Install the valve core stem using the valve core removal tool.
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    CAUTION
    Hand tight only. Do not overtighten.
  5. Remove the wheel and tire from the tire changer.
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    x1 clamp
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly onto the balancer.
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    x1 6-lug wheel flange
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    Position the wheel onto the spindle shaft, and then secure the wheel using the flange.
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    If 6-lug wheel flange is unavailable, use 216mm Blue Hunter centering cone adapter.
  7. Remove the wheel weights.
  8. Verify that the tire pressure is set.
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    Refer to "Tire and Loading Information" label located on driver side B-pillar.
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    Install the valve stem cap afterward.
  9. Input wheel dimensions into the balancer machine.
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    Skip this step if the machine does not require manual input.
  10. Perform road force wheel balance.
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    Follow machine instructions.
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    Safety hood must be down to start balancing.
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    Make sure load roller engages.
  11. Record road force wheel balance results.
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    If road force is within limit, then skip to install wheel weights. If road force is outside limit, then proceed to force match.
  12. Perform tire and wheel force match.
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    Measure runout, and then mark tire and rim for reference points. Use machine to determine points to match on tire and wheel.
  13. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the balancer.
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    x1 6-lug wheel flange
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    Remove flange, and then remove the wheel from the spindle shaft.
  14. Install the tire and wheel assembly onto the tire machine.
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    x1 wheel clamp
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    Position the wheel onto the wheel support, and then secure the wheel using the clamp.
  15. Remove the valve stem cap.
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    x1 cap
  16. Remove the valve stem core.
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    CAUTION
    Exercise caution as tire rapidly deflates. Wear appropriate PPE.
  17. Break the tire beads.
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    Use lubrication around the tire and wheel. Break top and bottom bead.
  18. Remove the tire from the wheel.
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    Make sure to position the TPMS sensor ahead of the tire machine arm.
  19. Install the tire onto the wheel matching previously marked points from the balancer.
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    Rotate the tire to align with the previously marked reference points.
  20. Inflate the tire to seat the bead.
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    Recommend assistance. Lift the tire while inflating. Do not exceed pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
  21. Install the valve stem core.
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    CAUTION
    Exercise caution as tire rapidly deflates. Wear appropriate PPE.
  22. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the tire machine.
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    x1 wheel clamp.
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    Remove the clamp, and then remove the wheel from the wheel support.
  23. Install the tire and wheel assembly onto the balancer.
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    x1 6-lug wheel flange.
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    Position the wheel onto the spindle shaft, and then secure the wheel using flange.
  24. Verify that the tire pressure is set.
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    Refer to "Tire and Loading Information" label located on driver side B-pillar.
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    Install valve stem cap.
  25. Input the wheel dimensions into the balancer machine.
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    Skip this step if the machine does not require manual input.
  26. Perform the road force wheel balance.
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    Follow machine instructions.
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    Safety hood must be down to start balancing.
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    Make sure the load roller engages.
  27. Install weights onto the wheel.
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    Place weights on positions indicated by balancer.
  28. Perform check spin.
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    Follow machine instructions.
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    Safety hood must be down to start balancing.
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    Make sure the load roller engages.
  29. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the balancer.
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    x1 6-lug wheel flange.
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    Remove the flange, and then remove the wheel from the spindle shaft.
  30. Install the wheel assembly. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).