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15 WHEELS, TIRES
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and
other damage.
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If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
400602-10
Minimum tread depth
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If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
H01144-10
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
wear.
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If the tires are more than 5 years old:
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
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