{"id":107099,"date":"2026-02-19T12:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=107099"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:41:53","slug":"the-importance-of-the-etrto-standard-for-motorcycle-tires","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/en\/blog-posts\/die-bedeutung-der-etrto-norm-fuer-motorradreifen\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of the ETRTO standard for motorcycle tires."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Choosing the right tires for your motorcycle is crucial for safety, handling and riding enjoyment. One tool that is often underestimated is the ETRTO table. <strong>ETRTO <\/strong>stands for <strong>European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization <\/strong>and defines standard sizes for tires and rims to ensure their compatibility and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ETRTO_7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107131 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A tire with the designation 120\/70-17 has the following characteristics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Width: 120 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross section: 70 % of width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 17 inch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> This detailed information prevents incorrect purchases and ensures that tires can be fitted technically correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeefef\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ETRTO marking explained:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>120\/70 ZR 17 58W<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>120 - Tire width in millimeters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70 - Cross-sectional ratio in percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZR - Radial design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 - Rim diameter in inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>58 - Load capacity index (58 : 236 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(W) - Speed index &gt;270 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\/C - Motorcycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This information must match your vehicle registration document and the wheel certificate. An incorrect combination can impair handling and, in the worst case, lead to damage or accidents.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Continental__ContiSportAttack-5__ProductPicture__90__Front.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107132 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"download-section  max-width-container\">\r\n         <h2 class=\"download-section-title\">What tire sizes are available?<\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <table class=\"download-table\">\r\n                <tr>\r\n            <td class=\"download-title\">\r\n                Tire size table            <\/td>\r\n\r\n            <td class=\"download-buttons\">\r\n                                                            <a class=\"btn-download button\" \r\n                           href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ETRTO_Motorrad.pdf\" \r\n                           download>\r\n                           Download                        <\/a>\r\n                                                <\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n            <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-73f6837b33d4912d35c943cfdf9bd4fe\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Continental__ContiSportAttack-5__Image__Close-up__01__V2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107117 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ac9e94e88f4575693127cd5615c7792\"> The ETRTO table is an important reference work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-303158bce4025917583c4d881fdfaae4\">It is not a publicly accessible list, but a system of technical data used by tire and rim manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75af43255d200c0211dd46a2e439269e\">It contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d927f9ab9ea3fbd14b036d4b274800b\">Permissible rim widths per tire size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04728f8b89ac85cfe251757d771a4cb4\">Information on cross sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a80514a2f38005b3fb0750c14fc5a3f7\">Specifications for compatible combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile black has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3e50715d634744f23d75b32639e89a80\" style=\"background-color:#eeefef;grid-template-columns:auto 49%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad4537a0de0e4d802b57a006a8775b45\"><strong>The same values can also be found in:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-886659dc70eb2b53711640bd4be00b6a\">Manufacturer manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0340bd26554d297b20db1730d2102b5f\">Wheel and tire certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82bf86ca8fbb9116ceb5ebaf8bc5dc1e\">Technical specifications of the motorcycle manufacturers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compliance with the specifications is particularly important in Switzerland, as deviations often require individual approval or an expert opinion from the motor vehicle inspection (MFK).<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Continental__ContiSportAttack-5__Image__Close-up__02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107118 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Possible problems in the event of non-compliance with ETRTO standards.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Compliance with the ETRTO standards is essential for driving safety. It prevents incorrect purchases and ensures that tires can be fitted technically correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"tabs-wrapper max-width-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Tabs Buttons -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabs-buttons\">\r\n                    <button class=\"tab-btn active\"\r\n                    data-target=\"tab-0\">\r\n                Instability            <\/button>\r\n                    <button class=\"tab-btn\"\r\n                    data-target=\"tab-1\">\r\n                Overloading the flanks            <\/button>\r\n                    <button class=\"tab-btn\"\r\n                    data-target=\"tab-2\">\r\n                Deteriorated braking performance            <\/button>\r\n                    <button class=\"tab-btn\"\r\n                    data-target=\"tab-3\">\r\n                Accident risk            <\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Tabs Content -->\r\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\r\n                    <div id=\"tab-0\"\r\n                 class=\"tab-panel active\">\r\n\r\n                                    \r\n                    <div class=\"tab-item\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"tab-image\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/warntafel.jpg\"\r\n                                     alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <div class=\"tab-text\">\r\n                            <h3>Instability.<\/h3>\n<h4>Tires that are too wide on narrow rims lead to imprecise handling.<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div id=\"tab-1\"\r\n                 class=\"tab-panel\">\r\n\r\n                                    \r\n                    <div class=\"tab-item\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"tab-image\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/warntafel.jpg\"\r\n                                     alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <div class=\"tab-text\">\r\n                            <h3>Overloading of the flanks.<\/h3>\n<h4>Increases the risk of damage and breakdowns.<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div id=\"tab-2\"\r\n                 class=\"tab-panel\">\r\n\r\n                                    \r\n                    <div class=\"tab-item\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"tab-image\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/warntafel.jpg\"\r\n                                     alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <div class=\"tab-text\">\r\n                            <h3>Deteriorated braking performance.<\/h3>\n<h4>The contact surface may be impaired.<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div id=\"tab-3\"\r\n                 class=\"tab-panel\">\r\n\r\n                                    \r\n                    <div class=\"tab-item\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"tab-image\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/warntafel.jpg\"\r\n                                     alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <div class=\"tab-text\">\r\n                            <h3>Accident risk.<\/h3>\n<h4>In the worst case, this can lead to loss of control and injuries.<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e3950af687bcdcc6b9bf5e3f0ca0e3e5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Continental__TKC-80\u00b2__Image__45.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107120 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3358e5dad2233c5c7ee33a005926833\">Other factors in tire selection.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b540201161ca46b7bc4c62cb1c583656\">In addition to the ETRTO specifications, there are additional points to consider when choosing tires:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cf80e697dd73a33766087e545ce66ec\">Motorcycle type (Sport, Touring, Enduro etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd51932d0cf67e5c362d9f42baab3b46\">Driving style (sporty, leisurely, long distance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6623d49f8059c1f11fc2a3da0be81fe6\">Weather and road conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7db534df9c491ecb071f9b23d6874135\">Tire profile (grip, mileage, comfort)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82b99fe225bf6e8969bb5fe36b3ae84f\">Details in the vehicle registration document<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84e103f71ec83345aa6296c42f2e8334\">The ETRTO table provides the technical basis, but the final choice should always be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and your own needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: ETRTO - The key to safe tire selection.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The ETRTO standard is an essential tool when selecting motorcycle tires. A suitable tire\/rim combination improves handling, safety and riding pleasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you understand the markings and follow the manufacturer's recommendations, you will not only drive more safely, but also more efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If anything is unclear, it is always advisable to seek advice from a specialist dealer - especially with regard to the Swiss MFK regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/en\/two-wheel-tire-world\/\">Two-wheel tire world<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Die Wahl der passenden Reifen f\u00fcr dein Motorrad ist entscheidend f\u00fcr Sicherheit, Fahrverhalten und Fahrspass. Ein Hilfsmittel, das dabei oft untersch\u00e4tzt wird, ist die ETRTO-Tabelle. ETRTO steht f\u00fcr European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation und definiert Standardgr\u00f6ssen f\u00fcr Reifen und Felgen, um deren Kompatibilit\u00e4t und Sicherheit zu gew\u00e4hrleisten. M\u00f6gliche Probleme bei Nichteinhaltung der ETRTO-Normen. 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