Ducati SPORTCLASSIC PAUL SMART 1000 LIMITED EDITION 2006 Owner's Manual page 143

Minimum tread depth
Measure tread depth (S, fig. 62) at the point where tread
is most worn down.
It should not be less than 2 mm and anyway not below the
legal limit.
Important
Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for
detecting cracks and cuts, especially on the side walls,
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bulges or large spots that are indicative of internal damage.
Replace them if badly damaged.
Remove any stones or other foreign bodies caught in the
tread.
fig. 62
62