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Inspection
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Bumps or bulges in the side of the tyre or the
tread. Replace the tyre if you find any bumps
or bulges.
should also examine tyre treads & side walls
for wear, damage & foreign objects.
Look for:
Whenever you check the tyre pressure, you
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Cuts, splits or cracks in the tyre. Replace the
tyre if you can see fabric or cord.
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Excessive tread wear.
(1) Tread wear indicator (2) Arrow mark
TWI
1
2
1
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Carefully inspect the tyres for any damage,
if the vehicle hits a pothole or hard object.
Tread wear
Minimum tread depth:
Front
: 1.0 mm
Rear:
1.0 mm
Check the tread wear indicator for tyre wear.
Replace tyres immediately when the tyres get
worn upto the wear indicator (1) on the tyre.
The tread limits are :
Unidirectional tyres
Whenever the tyre is removed and put back in
case of puncture, ensure the arrow mark (2)
on the tyre is in the same direction as that of
forward rotation of wheel.
Tyre repair
Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel
requires special tools and technical expertise.
If a tyre is punctured or damaged, it is advised
to visit nearest tyre manufacture,
Hero
MotoCorp
authorised dealer/workshop or the
