TIRE
CONDITION AND
TYPE
Proper tire condition and proper tire
type affect vehicle performance. Cuts
or cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
Worn tires are susceptible to puncture
failures and subsequent loss of vehi-
cle control. Tire wear also affects the
tire profile, changing vehicle handling
characteristics.
Check tire conditions each day before
you ride. Replace tires if tires show
visual evidence of damage, such as
cracks or cuts, or if tread depth is less
than 1.6 mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) rear.
NOTE: The
*A
l'
mark indicates the
place where the wear bars are
molded into the tire. When the wear
bars contact the road, it indicates that
the tire wear limit has been reached.
Nhen you replace a tire, be sure to
,eplace it with a tire of the size and
ype listed below. If you use a different
;ize or type of tire, vehicle handling
nay be adversely affected, possibly
,esulting in loss of vehicle control.
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1
FRONT
1
REAR
I
3e sure to balance the wheel after
,epairing a puncture or replacing the
ire. Proper wheel balance is impor-
ant to avoid variable wheel-to-road
;ontact, and to avoid uneven tire
wear.
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