Motorcycle Scooter Tire Guide 2026 Edition MICHELIN 193

Checking Motorcycle Tire Wear

A Simple Yet Essential Step for Your Safety

WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK

YOUR MOTORCYCLE TIRE WEAR ?

HOW TO CHECK YOUR MOTORCYCLE TIRE WEAR

Over time and mileage , motorcycle tires naturally wear down . Keeping an eye on their wear is a simple but

crucial habit : it helps ensure your safety , maintains your bike ’ s performance , and keeps you aligned with the legal

requirements in your country .

Worn tires can :

• Reduce grip , especially on wet roads .

• Increase braking distances .

• Raise the risk of losing control .

• Be more vulnerable to punctures and impacts .

Regularly checking tire wear is essential for safe riding .

All MICHELIN motorcycle tires approved

for road use are equipped with tread wear

indicators , that are 0 . 8mm high , directly

integrated into the tread pattern .

Tip The Michelin Man symbol found on the

edge of the tread makes it easy to locate the

wear indicators

For MICHELIN motorcycle tires not approved

for the road , the wear indicators appear as

small cavities in the tread . Slick tires have six

indicators : three on each side , spaced 120 °

apart . Supermoto tires have eight indicators :

four on each side , spaced 90 ° apart .

NON

ROAD

LEGAL

ROAD

LEGAL

TECHNICAL DATA I TIRE LIFE