Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual page 69

1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center 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 imme-
diately.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire information
a
This scooter is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
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8 8 The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the scooter
cannot be guaranteed.
8 8 After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
FRONT
Manufacturer
DUNLOP
BRIDGESTONE 120/70-14M/C 55S
REAR
1.6 mm
Manufacturer
DUNLOP
BRIDGESTONE 150/70-14M/C 66S
EW000078
Size Model
120/70-14M/C 55S D305FA
HOOP B03
Size Model
150/70-14M/C 66S D305
HOOP B02
6-24
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8 8 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the scooter with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
8 8 The replacement of all wheel
and brake related
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
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