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15 WHEELS, TIRES
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Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling character-
istic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
Info
Tire type, tire condition, and tire air pressure influence the braking and handling characteristics of the
vehicle.
Worn tires are particularly unfavorable on wet surfaces.
200 km (124 mi)
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