Perfect Fitment Guide
Harley-Davidson
Road King
Harley-Davidson Road King Tyres
Shop the best tyres for Harley-Davidson Road King with the correct front and rear tyre sizes for highway stability, touring comfort, cornering confidence, and long-distance performance.
Overview
About Harley-Davidson Road King
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
Milwaukee-Eight 107, 1746 cc, air-cooled V-twinpower
weight
Approximately 365-368 kg, depending on model year and specificationwheel Type
Cast aluminum wheelstyre Type
TubelessFront Tyre Size
130/80 B17Rear Tyre Size
180/65 B16Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Harley-Davidson Road King is a heavyweight touring motorcycle built for relaxed highway cruising and long-distance riding
- The correct tyres help maintain straight-line stability
- steering response
- and balanced handling
- Cruiser and touring-focused compounds provide a balance of mileage
- comfort
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and follow the pressure recommended for your specific Road King model
- Inspect tyres for cuts
- cracks
- punctures
- bulges
- and abnormal tread wear
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Choose the recommended 130/80 B17 front and 180/65 B16 rear tyre sizes unless your specific model-year documentation specifies otherwise
- For predominantly highway riding
- prioritize tyres offering straight-line stability
- comfort
- mileage
- and wet-road grip
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Incorrect tyre pressure can reduce handling stability
- comfort
- and tyre life
- Uneven tread wear can affect steering response and straight-line stability
- Heavy touring loads can accelerate rear tyre wear
- Worn tyres can reduce wet-road braking and cornering grip
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Always use the tyre size and load and speed ratings specified for your Road King model year
- Maintain recommended cold tyre pressures for consistent handling and tyre life
- Choose touring or cruiser-oriented tyres for predominantly paved-road and highway riding
- Inspect tyre condition before every long-distance ride
- Monitor rear tyre wear closely because the motorcycle's weight and torque can increase rear tyre stress
- Replace tyres before they become excessively worn or show structural damage
Recommended Tyres for Harley-Davidson Road King
Unleash the full potential of your Road King
Cruiser130/80 B17
Michelin Scorcher 31 130/80 B17 65H Front Tyre
Price₹26,300
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Cruiser180/65 B16
Michelin Scorcher 31 180/65 B16 M/C 81H REINF TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹42,900
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Cruiser130/80 B17
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/80 B17 Front Tyre
Price₹26,990
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Cruiser180/65 B16
Metzeler CRUISETEC 180/65 B16 M/C 81H TL
Price₹36,690
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Cruiser130/80 B17
Metzeler ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 130/80 B17 M/C 65H TL Front Tyre
Price₹29,990
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Cruiser180/65 B16
METZELER ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 180/65 B16 M/C 81H REINF TL Rear Tyre
Price₹39,990
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Real-World Fitment
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Harley-Davidson Road King uses a 130/80 B17 front tyre size.
The Harley-Davidson Road King uses a 180/65 B16 rear tyre size.
Touring and cruiser-oriented tyres are generally the best choices for the Road King because they provide a good balance of highway stability, comfort, mileage, and wet and dry grip.
It is better to choose tyres specifically compatible with the Road King's size, construction, load requirements, and intended touring use rather than selecting tyres solely based on sport performance.
Check tyre pressure regularly and before long rides, using the cold tyre pressure recommended for your specific Road King model.
Yes. Touring-focused tyres with suitable load ratings and construction are well suited to the Road King's long-distance highway and cruising use.