wheel size BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Safety check
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Wheels
d Warning:
Use only wheels and tyres
that BMW Motorrad has ap-
proved for your motorcycle.
For each size of tyre BMW
tests certain makes, and ap-
proves those that it certifies
as roadworthy.
If BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres
it cannot assess their suita-
bility or provide any guaran-
tee of road safety. You can
obtain detailed information
from your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer or by
visiting
www.bmw-motorrad.com on
the Internet.
Checking wheel rims
d Warning:
Have damaged wheel rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Checking tyre tread
d Warning:
Comply with statutory legal
requirements concerning
minimum tread depth. Worn
tyres can impair handling.
 Measure tread depth at the
centre of the tyre tread
BMW's minimum tread depth
recommendation:
Front ............................... 2 mm
Rear ................................ 3 mm
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