Wheels - BMW R 1200 ST User Manual

Wheels

For each size of tire BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
and approves those that it cer-
tifies 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
• Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its center
stand or side stand.
• Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
• Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
Do not allow the tires to wear
past the minimum depth per-
mitted by law in the country of
use.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling and grip can be im-
paired even before the tires
wear to the minimum tire tread
depth permitted by law.
Have the tires changed in
good time before they wear to
the minimum permissible tread
depth.c
Tires have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indicat-
ed on the edge of the tire, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.c
• Measure the tire tread depth
only in the main tread
grooves with wear indicating
marks.
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