Tue, 12 May 1998 21:32:35 +0200 - Message No. 2982
From: Koller

Subject: Re: Tyres - TUV certificate


Hi Micha

I think you are wrong. In Swiss (with highest speed 120km/h (alowed):-)) you
must also take a tyre with the speed-index (Geschwindigkeits-Index) that is
compatible too the top-speed of the vehicle.

For example, you can use with an RD03 (top-speed ~170 km/h) from MICHELIN (the
T66)*, the SIRAC and the T63 *(T66 is not alowed on a RD03, because there's a
RADIAL-Tyre).
Or you can use with an RD04 (top-speed ~190 km/h) from MICHELIN (the T66)* and
the SIRAC but not the T63, because the speed-index is "S" = max 180km/h *(T66
is not alowed on a RD04, because there's a RADIAL-Tyre).
At least, you can use with an RD07 (top-speed ~190 km/h) from MICHELIN the
T66, the (SIRAC)*but not the T63, because the speed-index is "S" = max.
180km/h *(SIRAC is not alowed on a RD07, because there's not a RADIAL-Tyre).
(sorry, but i have at the moment only the MICELIN-prospect).

Here in Swiss, you can use each tyre who has the right speed-Index, the same
typ (radial/diagonal) and "normally" one size bigger and one size smaller (for
RD03: Original=130/80, you can also use 120/80 or 140/80) but this is addicted
to the size of the rim (Felge).

It is also in swiss not allowed to use the CBR 1100 XX with a tyre who has
"only" a "H" as speed-index (max. 210km/h). But it is allowed to use a T63 on
a chopper (if the rim-size is the same and it is not faster then 180km/h).
;-)))

You see, you must also buy a "fast-tyre", when it is not alowed to ride more
than 120km/h. (Could it be, that the Swiss-bikes are temporary in other
countries? - Otherwise i see at the border control the german who's checking
the speed-index of all the tyres (bike and car))

cu (i hope at Aarberg)
László

http://home.pages.de/~twinclub


Michael Dipper schrieb:

> Hi Vladimir,
>
> On Tue, 12 May 1998, Vladimir Stehlik wrote:
>
> > I'm just curious. Some of you, mostly Austrian or German, write or ask
> > if there is somebody who knows something about TUV certificate
> > ('freigabe') for certain tyres.
>
> The reason for this certificate is mainly a missing speed limit on german
> highways. In all other European countries you have this speed limit and so
> even if your AT runs 180km/h you are not officially allowed to ride so
> fast. This means that your tyres don"t have to stay this AT"s top speed.
>
> However, the two tyres printed in your manual are just those allowed "by
> factory". In the FAQ you can find a paper which allows you the use of
> some other tested (by the TUEV) tyres. But for you as a tourist: No
> problem at all. Just use the tyre which is allowed in your home country.
>
> regards,
>
> --- Micha ---
>
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