Wed Jan 29 05:10:49 1997 - Message No. 318
From: Marcel_Sieling@kr.maus.de (Marcel Sieling)

Subject: Tyre Restrictions in Germany


Hi,

everybody in Germany knows, that there is a restriction existing, so that 
only two brands of tyre are allowed on newer RD07's: Michelin T66 and 
Bridgestone Trail Wing. Usually other brands of tyres (e.g. Dunlop D604, 
Metzeler Enduro 4 or Pirelli MT80) have to be checked by the TUEV and then 
be manually entered into the license papers belonging to the bike 
(Fahrzeugschein/Brief), accompanied by having to pay for each action. :-(

There is an easy and cheap way to get around this:
Simply send a fax to the Metzeler Reifen GmbH, technical Support Center in 
Munich, Tel. +49-89/14908-510 and ask them for a 
"Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung fuer Reifenumruestungen". Don't forget to 
provide information of your bike (Fahrgestellnummer, Typ- Schluesselnummer, 
Erstzulassung) and your SnailMail Adress.

Instantly a document is returned to you by mail, which allows to mount the 
above mentioned tyres on your RD07 without any additional cost or effort. 
You simply have to take this sheet of paper always with you on your rides 
so you can show it the checking police officer. ;-)

This is a good service, eh? ;-) I like that.

take care - Marcello (rrr#52, ATIC#9, 13,486% Squid, KotFBL - Africa Twin, 
not far until I'm on the road with Metzeler Enduro 4. ;-) )


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