Checking The Tire Condition; Checking Tire Pressure - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the tire condition

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Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by KTM.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of the
motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
400602-10
H01144-01

Checking tire pressure

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Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
400695-01
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and
other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
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Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tire age.
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The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
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Remove protection cap.
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Check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Street tire pressure
front
rear
Offroad tire pressure
front
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.5 bar (22 psi)
1.0 bar (15 psi)