Undoubtedly, tires are one of the most important components of our scooters. They provide the contact to the road and are therefore responsible not only for safety but also significantly for driving pleasure. The goal was to develop a tire with which you can corner and navigate roundabouts equally well in wet and dry conditions! Coupled with the speed approvals required for today's engine concepts, only one path remained open: a complete new development!

Two things are crucial for the handling of a tire: the rubber compound and the construction of the tire. bgm tires are designed here without any compromises and produced in Germany. All of the latest innovations in tire technology have been incorporated into our tires. The specially tuned material compound with a high silica content ensures excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. The extremely stable carcass ensures perfect straight-line stability and excellent directional stability when cornering at speed. Usually, tires are simply pressed into shape from a single layer of rubber. bgm tires are much more complex to produce and consist of several layered layers to create the perfect tire that meets the highest demands and boasts the highest speed approval on the market.
Features:

• Approval up to 180 km/h (Sport) and up to 150 km/h (Classic) are ideal for high-performance engines and corresponding registrations
• Additional REINFORCED marking.
• Extremely strong carcass for perfect straight-line stability and excellent directional stability when cornering at speed.
• V-shape instead of U-shape. This allows the tire to steer much better into corners and provides more contact surface when leaning.
• Specially tuned material compound (Silica Compound) for excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions.
• 100% Made in Germany.

The bgm Classic profile is a tribute to the profile type that was chosen as the original equipment tire for many Vespas and Lambrettas. It thus perfectly combines a timelessly classic profile with the tire technology of the 21st century.

If there is a red dot on the tire sidewall, please position it at the valve. The tire is easiest to balance here, thus offsetting the weight of the valve.

Important tips for tire mounting with split rims (Classic Vespa & Lambretta)

DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Check the tire for a direction of rotation indication (arrow) on the tire sidewall. If an arrow is present, it indicates the direction of rotation when the tire is mounted.

TIRE TYPE TT OR TL
Check whether the tire has the TT (tube type = tire with tube) or TL (tube less = tire without tube) marking. TT tires must not be used on tubeless rims. Conversely, TL tires can be used on split rims, but are much tighter and only seat with a lot of tire mounting paste and high air pressure in their final position.

VISUAL INSPECTION AND TALC
Before inserting the tube into the tire, check that there are no foreign objects inside the tire. Then fill the inside of the tire with some talcum powder. Now swing the tire so that the powder is distributed evenly.

TUBE INSTALLATION
Now insert the tube into the tire and inflate it slightly until it takes on a round shape. Pay attention to the direction of rotation of the tire as well as the valve alignment (left/right)!

MOUNTING PASTE
Apply some tire mounting paste to the tire bead and rim. Press the rim half with the valve hole into the tire, threading the tire valve into the rim hole.
Insert the other rim half into the tire and screw both halves together with the nuts. Make sure that the tube is not clamped between the halves.
If necessary, pump a little more air in.

INFLATE THE TIRE
Once the rim nuts and lock rings are mounted and properly tightened (M8 = 22Nm), start inflating the air.
Start with low air pressure and check whether the valve is seated correctly in the rim hole. If necessary, move the valve slightly.

Now inflate the tire to approximately 3 bar and see whether the tire fits snugly against the rim edge. In the case of TL tires, the air pressure can also be increased briefly (not above 5 bar!). After successful inspection, reduce the air pressure to the level suitable for the vehicle. Clean the tire by washing it with water and a mild detergent to remove any residue, e.g. from the tire mounting paste etc.

VISUAL INSPECTION
After mounting on the vehicle, check the tire for roundness. If the tire does not run true, it has usually not seated properly yet. Here, re-inflating or a short drive of about 10m with low air pressure can help. Otherwise, the wheel must be disassembled again and checked for mounting errors.

FIRST DRIVE
Do not unleash the full power in the first few kilometers. The tire only develops its full grip after a few kilometers. Pay particular attention to this in wet road conditions.

About the manufacturer BGM

BGM is a leading brand for high-quality spare parts and accessories for scooters, motorcycles and classic Vespa models, which stands for quality, precision and innovation. With a uncompromising „Made in Germany“-philosophy, BGM develops durable products in cooperation with leading engineers and under strict quality control. Whether restoring vintage vehicles or tuning modern scooters – BGM is the first choice for demanding drivers. Thanks to first-class workmanship and a broad assortment, BGM offers ideal solutions for performance, everyday use and individuality.