15 WHEELS, TIRES
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15.6 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
– Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
– Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling character-
istic.
– Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
– Run in new tires with moderate riding and only gradually increase the lean angle.
Run-in distance 200 km (124 mi)
Info
Tire type, tire condition, and tire pressure influence the braking and handling characteristics of the vehi-
cle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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– Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects, and
other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
– Change the tires.
– Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth ≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
– Change the tires.
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