Rims; Wheels - BMW R1200S Rider's Manual

Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Measure the tire tread
depth in the main tread
grooves with wear indicating
marks.
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.
If the tire tread depth no
longer complies with the
legally required minimum
tread depth:
Replace tire.

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.

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.
Use only wheels and tires that
BMW Motorrad has approved
for your type of motorcycle.
Extensive information is
available at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer
or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Removing front wheel
Place motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Mo-
torrad recommends BMW
Motorrad rear wheel stand.
Installing rear wheel stand
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