2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 tire type

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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control of the vehicle and increasing
the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, particu-
larly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to
assist you when operating your Rhino off-
road. With this feature, the engine helps slow
the vehicle down after you take your foot off
the accelerator. Engine braking is more no-
ticeable in four-wheel drive. Application of ve-
hicle brakes provides additional stopping
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EVU00930Wheel removal1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable stand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.1. Wheel nut ( × 4)
Tire replacement
Always use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Rhino were de-
signed to match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. It is best to re-
place all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Rhino
can affect handling and stability. This can
cause a loss of control.
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The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
EVU00940Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
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The arrow mark on the tire must
point toward the rotating direction of
the wheel.
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Tapered nuts are used for both the
front and rear wheels. Install the nuts
with their tapered side towards the
wheel.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in crisscross pat-
tern to the specified torque.
WARNING
Do not reverse the rims on the Rhino to
widen the track width. Installing wheels
improperly increases the risk of wheel fail-
ure and accidents.
Manufacturer SizeType
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio: 41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation: Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range:
31/16 (1.938)
High range: 31/21 (1.476)
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 5.0 °
Trail: 26.0 mm (1.02 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M951Y
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
25 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M952YLoading:Maximum loading limit:
YXR7FD 367.0 kg (809 lb)
YXR7FSPD 359.0 kg (791 lb)
YXR700FAD 367.0 kg (809 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, accessories, and
tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:
70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear: 98.0 kPa (0.980 kgf/cm², 14 psi)
Minimum: Front:63.0 kPa (0.630 kgf/cm², 9 psi)
Rear: 91.0 kPa (0.910 kgf/cm², 13 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type: YXR7FD Panel wheel
YXR7FSPD Cast wheel
YXR700FAD Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 × 6.0AT
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