Common Tyre Sidewall Markings - Yamaha TDM850 User Manual

7*20 Brakes, wheels and tyres
NORTH AMERICAN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
COMPLIANCE SYMBOL
MANUFACTURERS NAME
OR BRAND NAME
THE WORD TUBELESS
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
WHIM! APPLICABLE
TYRE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
fNQT REQUIRED IN UK)
NORTH AMERICAN TYRE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARROW DENOTING
THE DIRECTION OF
WHEEL ROTATION
the beginning of this manual
maintenance.
Fitting new tyres
3 When selecting new tyres, refer to the tyre
information label on the swingarm and the tyre
options listed in the owners handbook. Ensure
that front and rear tyre types are compatible, the
correct size and correct speed rating; if
necessary seek advice from a Yamaha dealer or
tyre fitting specialist (see illustration).
4 it is recommended that tyres are fitted by a

14.3 Common tyre sidewall markings

for tyre motorcycle tyre specialist rather than attempted
in the home workshop. This is particularly
relevant in the case of tubeless tyres because
the force required to break the seal between the
wheel rim and tyre bead is substantial, and is
usually beyond the capabilities of an individual
working with normal tyre levers. Additionally, the
specialist will be able to balance the wheels after
tyre fitting. 5 Note that punctured tubeless tyres
can in
A COMMERCIAL NAME
OR IDENTITY
LOAD AND PRESSURE
MARKING REQUIREMENT
(NOT APPLICABLE IN UK)
BIAS BELTED TYRE SIZE ]
TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION
TYRE% PROFILE |
RADIAL CONSTRUCTION
some cases be repaired. Any such repairs must
be carried out professionally by a motorcycle tyre
fitting specialist and advice sought on reduced
speed limits for repaired tyres.
6 A punctured tubed tyre is best repaired by
fitting a new inner tube and of course removing
the item which caused the puncture from the tyre
tread. Inner tubes can be repaired using a kit, but
the safest option is to renew the inner tube.
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