Rear tire question

[njtrike]

I replaced my rear tires recently at 40k. I have been running 23 lbs versus the 26 the owners manual recommends. I had the impression that an overinflated tire would cause wear in the middle of the tire which I experienced. The dealer told me to start running 26 to see what happens. Any thoughts on what to do? I was thinking I might start running 21? I mostly ride solo.

 

[67wizard]

Wow I think 26 would be too much. for a solo rider. I ride double and run about 21 - 22 in the rear.

 

[Taylor]

Get's some liquid chalk,the stuff people write on their windshields with.

Put whatever air you want in the tire.

Make a line with the chalk across the tread of the tire.

Go for a short ride.

Observe where it wears.

If it wears off in the center-lose some air.

If it wears on the edges-add some air.

 

[HarleyPap57]

I got 55,000 miles out of my rear tires before replacing them. I run 20 psi single and 22 psi when riding two up fully loaded and the trailer hooked up. I've had them down to 18 psi with no problems.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Get's some liquid chalk,the stuff people write on their windshields with.

Put whatever air you want in the tire.

Make a line with the chalk across the tread of the tire.

Go for a short ride.

Observe where it wears.

If it wears off in the center-lose some air.

If it wears on the edges-add some air.

This is as good as it gets

I would do this with problem tires that keep coming back for no good reason

Kind of like checking backlash on a set of gears :clapping:Very good tip

 

[Jack Klarich]

I replaced my rear tires recently at 40k. I have been running 23 lbs versus the 26 the owners manual recommends. I had the impression that an overinflated tire would cause wear in the middle of the tire which I experienced. The dealer told me to start running 26 to see what happens. Any thoughts on what to do? I was thinking I might start running 21? I mostly ride solo.

Keep in mind these are Passenger car radial tires

There is a reason beyond what Harley is telling us for PSI

Wear patterns once they rear their ugly head, despite what we have ALL been taught ARE THERE FOR THE LIFE of the tire

Check it out from an alignment and steering stand point, I say run them a bit softer and see how it handles JMO