Hey folks,
Not trying to step on anybodies toes but just reporting on the OEM tires that came on my 2022 Springfield.
I tour and really put some miles on my bikes.I have 15,800 miles on my 22 Springfield(& have been out of the country for 4 months) and noticed the front tire was cupping really bad(No pics of the front posted).The rear is cupping as well with uneven wear and cracks w/tread separation.I won't be buying another set of these for sure.
Back in 1999 I had a set of Metzeler's on my RoadKing and the tread was literally cracking so bad that you could see the cord/belts.I think they had maybe 5,000 miles.I thought I would never buy this brand again.After Indian started putting them on as their oem's I thought,Maybe they are improved.Another tire I won't use is the Continental brand.I had one blow(sidewall blew out) in South Dallas at Nite.
I do keep an eye on my tire pressure and now with the TPMS there is no reason why anyone should be running under inflated tires.
I like either the Michelin or Dunlop brand.The Michelin's seem to get the most mileage but I am partial to the Dunlops because the price is a bit better and the Most mechanics say they are a loy harder to mount(well made).
Anyway,Tucson Indian will be installing a set of American Elites next week.The 130x80B17 front and I like the Bias rear 180x65 16 (81)
It has a higher load rating and puts the speedo dead nutz on with a cruise rpm a little lower(150 rpm).
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Not trying to step on anybodies toes but just reporting on the OEM tires that came on my 2022 Springfield.
I tour and really put some miles on my bikes.I have 15,800 miles on my 22 Springfield(& have been out of the country for 4 months) and noticed the front tire was cupping really bad(No pics of the front posted).The rear is cupping as well with uneven wear and cracks w/tread separation.I won't be buying another set of these for sure.
Back in 1999 I had a set of Metzeler's on my RoadKing and the tread was literally cracking so bad that you could see the cord/belts.I think they had maybe 5,000 miles.I thought I would never buy this brand again.After Indian started putting them on as their oem's I thought,Maybe they are improved.Another tire I won't use is the Continental brand.I had one blow(sidewall blew out) in South Dallas at Nite.
I do keep an eye on my tire pressure and now with the TPMS there is no reason why anyone should be running under inflated tires.
I like either the Michelin or Dunlop brand.The Michelin's seem to get the most mileage but I am partial to the Dunlops because the price is a bit better and the Most mechanics say they are a loy harder to mount(well made).
Anyway,Tucson Indian will be installing a set of American Elites next week.The 130x80B17 front and I like the Bias rear 180x65 16 (81)
It has a higher load rating and puts the speedo dead nutz on with a cruise rpm a little lower(150 rpm).
