Yamaha TT-R230V 2005 Owner's Manual page 48

The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread depth reaches the
specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall
is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and design,
otherwise the
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the ti-
res listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor da Amazônia
Ltda.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front tire:
Size:
80/100-21 NHS
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI MT 320 H
Rear tire:
Size:
100/100-18 NHS
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI MT 320
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
machine with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
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The replacement of all wheeland
handling
brake-related parts, including the
tires, should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary
professional knowledge and
experience.
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It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoidable,
however, patch the tube very
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carefully and replace it as soon
as possible with a high-quality
product.
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