Checklist template

Tire and wheel service operations

A ready-to-use checklist with 115 items in 6 sections, covering Vehicle intake, Mounting and balancing, Torque checks, Sensors, Storage, Close-out. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 115 Items
  • 99 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 129 Points

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1. Vehicle intake 19 items

  1. Tire size, load index and speed rating on the work order are checked against the door placard Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Replacement tires meet or exceed the load index and speed rating on the placard Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Tread depth is measured at the inner, center and outer grooves of each tire and recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Uneven wear (inner edge, cupping, feathering) is written on the work order Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Tires on the vehicle that are past the age limit set by company policy are pointed out to the customer from their date code Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No new tire mounted is older than the age set by company policy, read from its date code Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Wheels are inspected with the customer for curb damage, cracks and bends before work starts Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The wheel lock key is located before the vehicle goes on the lift Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The tire pressure warning light status is noted with the ignition on Yes / No 1 pt
  10. When only two tires are replaced, the new pair goes on the rear axle Yes / No 1 pt
  11. On all-wheel-drive vehicles, the tread depth difference between tires is checked against the manufacturer's limit before fewer than four tires are replaced Yes / No 1 pt
  12. A punctured tire is removed from the wheel and inspected inside before a repair is accepted Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Punctures in the shoulder or sidewall, or larger than 1/4 in (6 mm), are refused for repair Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Puncture repairs use a combined plug and patch applied from inside the tire Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Directional and asymmetric tires are identified on the work order Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Lift arms are placed on the lift points shown in the manufacturer's guide Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Center caps, hubcaps and lug nuts are kept in a tray labeled for the vehicle Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Tread depth of the most worn tire on the vehicle observed (32nds of an inch or mm) Number
  19. Intake inspection on the vehicles observed Rating
    • Placard, tread, age and wheels all checked 5 pts
    • Tread measured, other checks partial 3 pts
    • Tires changed without inspection 1 pt

2. Mounting and balancing 21 items

  1. Rim bead seats are cleaned of rust and old rubber before the tire is mounted Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Tire mounting paste or lubricant made for the purpose is used on the beads Yes / No 1 pt
  3. A new rubber valve stem is fitted with every new tire on wheels without a clamp-in sensor Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Directional tires are mounted with the arrow pointing in the direction of forward rotation Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Asymmetric tires are mounted with the side marked "outside" facing out Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Plastic protectors are on the clamps and the mount head when alloy wheels are on the tire changer Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Low-profile and run-flat tires are mounted with the helper arm Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Bead seating pressure does not exceed the maximum stated by the tire manufacturer Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Tires are inflated with a clip-on chuck and an in-line gauge, with the technician standing clear of the sidewall Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Old wheel weights are removed before the wheel is balanced Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The cone or flange plate used on the balancer fits the wheel's center bore Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The wheel is spun again after the weights are fitted and reads zero on both planes Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Adhesive weights, not clip-on weights, are used on alloy wheels that call for them Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Adhesive weights are placed behind the spokes where the balancer's hidden-weight mode allows Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The rim is cleaned with solvent where adhesive weights are applied Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Clip-on weights match the rim flange type Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The balancer is calibrated on the schedule set by the manufacturer or company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Date of the last balancer calibration Date
  19. The hub face and the back of the wheel are cleaned of rust before the wheel is installed Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Tires are rotated in the pattern given by the vehicle manufacturer Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Mounting and balancing on the wheels observed Rating
    • Wheels protected, balance verified at zero 5 pts
    • Balanced without a check spin, or weights poorly placed 3 pts
    • Wheels scratched or left out of balance 1 pt

3. Torque checks 20 items

  1. The lug nut torque for each vehicle is looked up and written on the work order Yes / No 1 pt
  2. A torque chart or lookup screen is available at every bay Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Lug nuts are started by hand for several threads before any tool is used Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Lug nuts are tightened in a star pattern Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Impact wrenches are used on lug nuts only with torque-limiting extensions Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Final torque is applied with a hand torque wrench once the wheels are on the ground Yes / No 1 pt
  7. A second technician checks the torque and initials the work order Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Each torque wrench carries a calibration sticker that is within its interval Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Date of the last torque wrench calibration Date
  10. Click-type torque wrenches are stored at their lowest setting Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Torque wrenches are not used to loosen lug nuts Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Wheel studs and lug nuts with stretched or damaged threads are replaced before the wheel is refitted Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No lubricant or anti-seize is applied to wheel studs unless the vehicle manufacturer specifies it Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The lug nut seat (conical, ball or flat) matches the wheel, including aftermarket wheels Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The invoice tells the customer to return for a torque re-check after the first 50 to 100 miles (80 to 160 km) Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Torque re-check visits are logged with the vehicle and the date Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Wheel locks are refitted and the key is returned to where it was found Yes / No 1 pt
  18. 3 completed work orders sampled each show the torque value and two sets of initials Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Torque applied on the vehicle observed (ft-lb or N·m) Number
  20. Lug nut torque practice Rating
    • Looked up, hand torqued and second-checked every time 5 pts
    • Hand torqued without a second check 3 pts
    • Impact wrench only 1 pt

4. Sensors 17 items

  1. Tire pressure sensors are read with the scan tool before work starts Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Sensors with a dead or weak battery are reported to the customer before the tires are removed Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The bead breaker is positioned away from the valve so the sensor is not struck Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A service kit (seal, nut, valve core, cap) is fitted to each clamp-in sensor when its tire is replaced Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The sensor nut is tightened with an inch-pound torque tool to the sensor maker's value Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Nickel-plated valve cores are used in aluminum sensor stems Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Replacement sensors are programmed for the vehicle's year, make and model before installation Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The relearn procedure is run after a rotation or a sensor replacement Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The tire pressure warning light is confirmed off before the vehicle is released Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The spare tire sensor is checked on vehicles that have one Yes / No 1 pt
  11. A customer who declines to replace a failed sensor signs the work order to that effect Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Sensor identification numbers of both seasonal wheel sets are saved in the customer's file Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The scan result after service is saved or printed to the work order Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The scan tool software was updated within the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Service kits and the most common sensors are in stock at the minimum level set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Sensors replaced last month Number
  17. Handling of tire pressure sensors Rating
    • Scanned before and after, serviced and relearned 5 pts
    • Serviced but not scanned 3 pts
    • Vehicles released with the warning light on 1 pt

5. Storage 20 items

  1. New tires are stored indoors, away from sunlight, electric motors and solvents Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Tires stand upright on racks, or are stacked no higher than company policy allows Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Racks are labeled by tire size Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Stock is rotated so the oldest date codes are sold first Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stock tires past the age limit set by company policy are pulled from sale Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each customer's seasonal tire is tagged with the name, the plate and its position on the vehicle Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Tread depth is recorded for seasonal tires when they are taken into storage Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The storage location of each seasonal set is recorded in the system Yes / No 1 pt
  9. 3 customer sets sampled were found at the location recorded in the system Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Scrap tires are kept apart from stock and from customer tires Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Scrap tires are marked or cut so they cannot be resold Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Scrap tires are collected by a hauler authorized as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date of the last scrap tire pickup Date
  14. Scrap tires on site at the time of the visit Number
  15. Seasonal sets due for changeover are pulled and staged the day before the customer's appointment Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Used wheel weights are collected in a labeled container for recycling Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Each tire rack is loaded within the capacity marked on it Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Aisles between racks are clear and wide enough for a tire cart Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Tire inventory is cycle-counted on the company schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Organization of the tire storage areas Rating
    • Labeled, rotated and easy to pick from 5 pts
    • Mostly organized, some unlabeled stock 3 pts
    • Tires piled without labels 1 pt

6. Close-out 18 items

  1. Final tire pressures are written on the invoice Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The spare tire pressure is checked Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Mounting lubricant and fingerprints are wiped off the wheels and tires Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Center caps and hubcaps are refitted and seated Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The vehicle is road tested after a vibration complaint Yes / No 1 pt
  6. New tires are registered with the manufacturer, or the registration card is given to the customer, as required by local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The invoice lists the brand, model, size and identification numbers of the tires sold Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The tread wear warranty and any road hazard coverage are explained to the customer Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The customer is offered the old tires or is shown the disposal fee on the invoice Yes / No 1 pt
  10. An alignment check is recommended in writing when uneven wear was found Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The mileage for the next rotation is given on the invoice or a sticker Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The floor around the lift is cleared of lug nuts, weights and tools before the next vehicle Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Vibration, slow leak and warning-light comebacks are logged with the technician's name Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Any loose-wheel or wheel-off incident is reported to head office the same day Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Comebacks logged in the last 30 days Number
  16. Name of the tire shop manager Short text
  17. Overall tire service standards Rating
    • Met on every vehicle 5 pts
    • Met, with gaps in the records 3 pts
    • Torque, sensor or intake checks skipped 1 pt
  18. Corrective actions required for tire service Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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