50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours after repair, and the repaired tire should NEVER be
used over 80 mph (130 km/h). Failure to follow this warning could lead to tire failure and result
in death or serious injury. (00015b)
Striking an object, such as a curb or pothole can cause internal tire damage. If an object is
struck, have the tire inspected immediately inside and out by a Harley Davidson dealer. A
damaged tire can fail while riding and adversely affect stability and handling, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00058b)
Tire Replacement
Tread Wear
Replace tire immediately with a Harley Davidson specified tire when wear bars become visible
or only 1/32 in (0.8 mm) tread depth remains. Riding with a worn tire could result in death or
serious injury. (00090c)
Harley Davidson tires are equipped with wear bars that run horizontally across the tread. When a tire is worn to the point that the wear bars are visible, or
1/32 in 0.8 mm tread depth remains, the tire can:
Be more easily damaged leading to tire failure.
Provide reduced traction.
Adversely affect stability and handling.
Replace the tires with new tires before the tread wear bars appear:
See Tread Pattern: Michelin Tires or Tread Pattern: Dunlop Tires. Indicators (1) on the tire sidewalls point to tread wear bars (2) in the tread.
Tread wear bars appear in the tread pattern when 1/32 in 0.8 mm or less of tread remains.