Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual page 56

1. Side wall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or
if the sidewall is cracked, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the tire imme-
diately.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
a
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
1
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
1.6 mm
w
FRONT
Manufacturer
REAR
Manufacturer
6-18
8 The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
8 After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Size
90/90-21 54S
BRIDGESTONE
90/90-21 M/C 54S
90/90-21 54S
DUNLOP
90/90-21 M/C 54S
Size
120/90-17 64S
BRIDGESTONE
120/90-17 M/C 64S
120/90-17 64S
DUNLOP
120/90-17 M/C 64S
EW000078
Type
6
TW47
TRAIL MAX L
Type
TW48
TRAIL MAX