BMW R 1200 GS 2003 Rider's Manual page 122

Wheels
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Warning:
Use only wheels and tyres
that BMW Motorrad has ap-
proved for your motorcycle.
For each size of tyre BMW
tests certain makes, and ap-
proves those that it certifies
as roadworthy.
If BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres
it cannot assess their suita-
bility or provide any guaran-
tee of road safety.
You can obtain detailed in-
formation from your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer
or by visiting
"www.bmw-motorrad.com/
maintenance" on the
Internet.
Checking tyre tread depth
Road tyres and massive-bar
tyres
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Warning:
Comply with local legal re-
quirements concerning mini-
mum tread depth.
Remember:
Handling and grip can be im-
paired even before the tyres
wear to the minimum tyre
tread depth permitted by law.
• Measure tread depth at the
centre of the tyre tread
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Warning:
The maximum permissible
speed for a motorcycle fitted
with massive-bar tyres
160 km/h (100 mph): do not
exceed this limit.
A label stating the maximum
permissible speed must be
affixed in the rider's field of
vision.
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