VESPA & PIAGGIO Riders

All Schwalbe tyres are designed to be fitted in one direction, apart from the Classic range which can be fitted in either direction. Before fitting always check on the side wall for small arrows showing the direction of rotation.

The easiest way to get the best life from your scooter tyres is to swap the front wheel to the rear and the rear to the front after a number of miles (providing you are using the same size front and rear). This is probably best once the rear tyre has worn down a bit, as the front hardly ever wears out and will last for years. You should regularly check tyres for wear and tear, foreign objects and splits. Always check the tyre inner tube valves for any sign of wear or chaffing (Some tyres can spin on wheel rims if an inner tube valve is at an angle, it is a dead giveaway when you know it was fitted perfectly on a wheel rebuild). Any sign of problems or slow punctures need sorting straight away.