Rims; Wheels - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Tires have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indi-
cated on the edge of the tire,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
When the minimum tread
depth is reached:
Replace tires concerned.
Top speed
The maximum speed
specified for the motor-
cycle may be higher than the
maximum speed permissible
for the tires. Excessively high
speeds can lead to tire dam-
age and accidents.
Observe the maximum per-
missible speed for the tires.
With massive-bar tires, the
top speed permissible for the
tire must be observed.
Attach maximum permissible
speed decal in field of view.

Rims

Checking rims
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking spokes
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Sweep across spokes with
a screwdriver handle or sim-
ilar item, paying attention to
resulting series of notes.
If you hear an uneven series
of notes:
Have the spokes checked
by a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Wheels

Approved wheels and
tires
For every size of tire, BMW
Motorrad has tested certain
makes and approved those it
has found to be roadworthy.
If you use wheels and tires
that have not been approved,
BMW Motorrad cannot as-
sess their suitability or pro-
vide any guarantee as to their
road safety.
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