Checking The Tire Condition; Checking The Tire Air Pressure - KTM 250 EXC Six Days TPI 2019 Owner's Manual

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Checking the tire condition

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Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling of the motorcy-
cle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Checking the tire air pressure

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Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and
other damage.
» 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.
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Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
400602-10
Minimum tread depth
» 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.
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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
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
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wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, road (All EXC models)
front
rear
Tire air pressure off road
front
400695-01
WHEELS, TIRES 14
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.0 bar (15 psi)
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