2016 YAMAHA VIKING VI tire size

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Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces-
sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to yo u or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other mod-
ifications performed to your Viking VI that chan ge any of the vehicle’s design or operation char-
acteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible
for injuries related to changes in the vehicle.
Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Viking VI were designed to match the performance capa-
bilities and to provide the best combination of ha ndling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims,
sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-44 for tire specifications and
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EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Viking VI
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires inpairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Viking VI can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
1. Wheel nut
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Front tire: Size:25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:25 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Secondary reduction ratio:41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range:
30/21 (1.429)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
3.70 °
Trail: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 25 x 10-12NHS Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU10
Loading:Maximum loading limit:
594.0 kg (1309 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories,
and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Vehicle load:0 - maximum
Front:
145.0 kPa (1.450 kgf/cm², 21.0 psi)
Rear: 165.0 kPa (1.650 kgf/cm², 24.0 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load:0 - maximum
Front: 140.0 kPa (1.400 kgf/cm², 20.3 psi)
Rear:
160.0 kPa (1.600 kgf/cm², 23.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
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