Overview

LV Wheels & Tyres

Course Summary

This course will provide delegates with the knowledge, practical skills and understanding of the LV Tyre identification. Diagnosing Tyre faults, removal and replacement, puncture repair and safety.

The course contains practical content and full participation by delegates will be required.

The course is designed for technicians who carry out this aspect of repair.

• Tyre development – the importance of the pneumatic tyre
• Tyre size and other sidewall markings
• Wheel types and identification
• Wheel maintenance, fixings and the importance of torque tyre legislation
• Workshop Health & Safety
• Light Vehicle tyre fitting techniques – theory and practical
• Tyre wear and damage recognition of common wear patterns, identifying common causes and practical diagnosis exercises
• Minor Light Vehicle tyre repairs
• Factors affecting tyre life and their control – pressure recommendations

All of the above will be carried out using modern tyre equipment.

Prerequisites

Delegates should be LV tyre fitters who have recently started work or are intending to start work on LV vehicles. The course will also offer an experienced LV tyre fitter the opportunity to receive formal training on a range of LV tyre related practical topics.

Who Should Attend?Anyone who is new to the industry.

Key Benefits

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of LV Tyre technology
• Explain LV Tyre and Wheel relationships
• Demonstrate safe fitting and removal of LV Tyres
• Repair punctures
• Diagnose common causes of Tyre wear and damage
• Utilise the knowledge and experience gained to improve Health and Safety practices
• Wheel and Tyre Balancing

Certification

GTG Certification

Additional Information

This one-day course has a mixture of theory and workshop practical activities.