13 WHEELS, TIRES
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400602-10
–
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
Observe the minimum profile depth required by
national law.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
–
Change the tires.
H01144-10
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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in the
tire label and is indicated by the last four digits of the
DOT
number. The first two digits indicate the week of
manufacture and the last two digits the year of manu-
facture.
KTM recommends that the tires be changed after 5
years at the latest, regardless of the actual state of
wear.
» If the tires are more than 5 years old:
–
Change the tires.
13.6
Checking tire pressure
Info
Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
400695-01
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Remove protection cap.
–
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Offroad tire pressure
front
1.0 bar (15 psi)
rear
1.0 bar (15 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
–
Correct tire pressure.
–
Mount the protection cap.
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