Wheels - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Wheels

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For each size of tire BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
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and approves those that it
certifies as roadworthy. If
BMW Motorrad has not
approved the wheels and tires,
it cannot assess their suitabil-
ity or provide any guarantee of
road safety. Use only wheels
and tires approved by BMW
Motorrad for your type of
motorcycle.
You can obtain detailed infor-
mation from your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer or by
visiting
www.bmw-motorrad.com on
the Internet
Checking rims
• Place the motorcycle on the
OE
center stand or side
stand, ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.
• Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
• Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
Do not allow the tires to wear
past the minimum depth
permitted by law in the country
of use.
The handling characteris-
tics of your motorcycle
can deteriorate even before
the legally prescribed mini-
mum tread depth has been
reached.
Have the tires changed in
good time before they wear to
the minimum permissible tread
depth.c
There is a wear indicating
mark on each tire, inte-
grated in the main tread
grooves. If the tire tread has
worn down to the level of the
marks, the tire is completely
worn. The locations of the
marks are indicated on the
edge of the tire, e.g. by the
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.c