HOW TO CHOOSE THE TIRES FOR YOUR SCOOTER?

scooter tire sizes

First of all, it is important to check that the tire size you choose fits your scooter perfectly. In this case, the easiest way is to use the size listed on your old tires. It consists of three numbers. The first corresponds to the width of the tire while the second indicates, in percentage, the ratio between the height of the sidewall and the width of the tire. Finally, the third indicates what the inside diameter of the tire is. Each time you buy new tires you must therefore ensure that you always keep the same dimensions.

À​ note: the rim dimension for a scooter from 50 to 125 cm³ will be on average 10 to 14 inches, except for the equipment for maxi-scooters (from 250 to 1200 cm³) approaching the motorcycle dimensions (from 14 to 17 inches).

scooter tire marking

The tire also has other mandatory or optional markings.

Other mandatory markings include:

- the brand of the manufacturer;

- the commercial model of the tire;

- the European approval number;

- the coding indicating the place and date of manufacture;

- the maximum pressure recommended in bar and/or PSI (1 bar = 14,5 PSI);

- the indication “tubeless” for tubeless tires or “tube type” for tires with inner tubes;

- the wear indicator housed in the groove of the tire indicating the permissible wear limit (1,6 mm max).

Finally, the optional markings are as follows:​

- the direction of fitting (arrow) if the tire has one;

- the particularity of the tire, par example, M+S i.e. Mud + Snow (mud + snow).