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BMWM OTORRADG MBH Motorcycle R50/5-R100RS Munich, May 77
Service Technic
R-VK-10 wb/ur Wheels & Tires 36 003 77(1036R1
For U.S.A. and Canada onl}
Subject: Tire Pressu~es and Minimum Tread Depth
Dear Dealer,
Tire Pressures:
The following tire pressures are the approved, tested correct
pressures on standard equipped tires and tubes.
Front Wheel:
-Solo
Metzeler
Conti
Rear Wheel:
Metzeler
Conti
3.25 x 19 – Sor H, Rille 12
3.25 x 19 – Sor H, RB, RB2
4.00 x 18 – Sor H, C6 or C66
4.00 x 18 – Sor H, K111, K112
or K112A
27psi
27 psi
25 psi
25 psi
Above pressures are recommended up to 100 MPH.
Over 100 MPH, add 3 psi to each tire pressure.
Solo never exceeds 30 psi.
The above recommendation is for ncold” tires.
Tread Depths:
A. Legal, minimum depth = 1 _mm (0.040″)
B. Recommended, up to 80 MPH= 2 mm (0.080″)
over 80 MPH= 3 mm (0.120″)
Yours truly,
Permissible
Gross Weight
30 psi
30 psi
30 psi
30 psi
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