Suzuki SV650 Manual page 100

Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle con-
trol. Worn tires are susceptible to
puncture failures and subsequent
loss of motorcycle control. Tire
wear also affects the tire profile,
changing motorcycle
characteristics.
Check the condition of your tires
each day before you ride. Replace
tires if tires show visual evidence
of damage, such as cracks or
cuts, or if tread depth is less than
1.6 mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) rear.
handling
NOTE: The "
the place where the wear bars are
molded into the tire. When the
wear bars contact the road, it indi-
cates that the tire wear limit has
been reached.
Whenever you replace a tire, use
a tire of the size and type listed
below. If you use a different size
or type of tire, motorcycle han-
dling may be adversely affected,
possibly resulting in loss of motor-
cycle control.
SIZE
TYPE
Always balance the wheel after
repairing a puncture or replacing
the tire. Proper wheel balance is
important to avoid variable wheel-
to-road contact, and to avoid
uneven tire wear.
7-35
" mark indicates
FRONT
120/70ZR17M/C 160/60ZR17M/C
(58W)
DUNLOP
Qualifier J
REAR
(69W)
DUNLOP
Qualifier J