BMW G310GS - Owner's Manual > Wheel rims and tyres

Checking rims

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Visually inspect the rims for defects.
• Have any damaged rims inspected by a specialist workshop and replaced if necessary, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking tyre tread depth

WARNING Riding with badly worn tyres

Risk of accident due to impaired handling

• If applicable, have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum tread depth permitted by law.

 

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks.

NOTICE Wear indicators are built into the main profile grooves on each tyre. The tyre is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks. The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minimum:

• Replace tyre or tyres, as applicable.

Checking tyre pressure

WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure

Impaired handling characteristics of the motorcycle, shorter useful tyre life

• Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.

WARNING Tendency of valve inserts to open by themselves at high riding speeds

• Sudden loss of tyre pressure Install valve caps fitted with rubber sealing rings and tighten firmly.

 

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Check tyre pressures against the data below.

If tyre pressure is too low:

• Correct tyre pressure.

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