For motorcycle riders is the non-slip contact between the tires and the roadway is vital. But how deep is the profile? And where it is best measured?

Stuttgart (dpa/tmn) - bikers should always ride with more than the legally required 1.6 mm remaining tread. This is especially true for the rear tires, advises Dekra. General statements about how much more than the minimum profile it should be, and that this can be difficult.

on the one hand, different tires have types of different profile depths - for example, heavy-tread models to all-terrain machines. And on the other hand, tires to ride on your motorcycle, unlike a car, usually in the middle. The profile should also be measured.

all are latest, new tires are due, if the old have in the middle of little more than 1.6 mm. Who moves with his tyres just above the legal Minimum, not only increases the risk significantly. Depending on the driving performance can be from just legal very quickly are illegal.