Tires; Rims And Tires - BMW Motorrad R 1250 RS 2021 Rider's Manual

168 MAINTENANCE

TIRES

Checking tire pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Poorer handling characteristic
of motorcycle, reduction of
tire service life
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve inserts
at high speeds
Sudden loss of tire inflation
pressure
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Front tire pressure
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with cold
tires, one-up and two-up
mode)
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Sporting
use)
Rear tire pressure
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with cold
tires, one-up and two-up
mode)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Sporting
use)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.

RIMS AND TIRES

Check wheel rims
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
WARNING
Riding with heavily worn
tyres
Risk of accident due to
poorer rideability
If necessary, replace the
tyres before the legally spec-
ified minimum tread depth
is reached.