Perfect Fitment Guide
Harley-Davidson
Street Glide
Best Tyres for Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Find premium touring tyres for Harley-Davidson Street Glide with OEM tyre sizes, buying guidance, maintenance tips, expert recommendations, and FAQs.
Overview
About Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
1,923 cc, Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twinpower
107 HP / 80 kW @ 5,020 rpmweight
368 kgwheel Type
Cast Alloytyre Type
Bias BlackwallFront Tyre Size
130/60 B19Rear Tyre Size
180/55 B18Recommended Tyres for Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Unleash the full potential of your Street Glide
Cruiser130/60 B19
PIRELLI DIABLO POWERCRUISER 130/60 B19 M/C 61H TL
Price₹29,990
View Details
Cruiser180/55 B18
PIRELLI DIABLO POWERCRUISER 180/55 B18 M/C 80H TL REINF
Price₹38,990
View Details
Cruiser130/60 B19
Metzeler CRUISETEC 130/60 B19 M/C 61H TL
Price₹34,990
View Details
Cruiser180/55 B18
Metzeler CRUISETEC 180/55 B18 M/C 74W TL
Price₹38,990
View Details
Sport Touring130/60 B19
Michelin COMMANDER III TOURING 130/60 B19 M/C (61H) TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹30,900
View Details
Sport Touring180/55 B18
Michelin COMMANDER III TOURING 180/55 B18 M/C (80H) REINF TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹45,900
View Details
Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide is a premium bagger designed for long-distance highway touring.
- Correct tyre sizes preserve steering geometry, straight-line stability, and suspension balance.
- Touring-focused compounds provide a balance of mileage, comfort, and road grip.
- Strong bias-ply construction supports the motorcycle's weight and touring loads.
- Premium tyres improve braking confidence and stability under acceleration.
- Reliable wet and dry grip improves safety during long-distance riding.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before every long-distance trip.
- Harley-Davidson specifies 36 psi front and 40 psi rear when cold at 20°C.
- Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and bulges.
- Balance wheels after every tyre replacement.
- Inspect the rear tyre regularly because of the motorcycle's weight and touring loads.
- Avoid prolonged riding on underinflated tyres.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM sizes: 130/60B19 front and 180/55B18 rear.
- Choose premium touring tyres designed for heavy bagger motorcycles.
- Prioritize mileage, wet grip, comfort, and load capability for long-distance use.
- Check the load and speed ratings before purchase.
- Check the manufacturing date before installation.
- Use matching front and rear tyre models whenever possible.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Rear tyre wear from heavy touring loads and acceleration.
- Uneven tread wear caused by incorrect tyre pressure.
- Reduced wet grip as tread depth decreases.
- Wheel vibration caused by improper balancing.
- Flat spotting after prolonged storage.
- Reduced grip from ageing or hardened rubber.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose premium touring tyres for maximum mileage and long-distance comfort.
- Keep the OEM 130/60B19 and 180/55B18 dimensions.
- Check tyre pressure before every highway journey.
- Pay close attention to tyre condition when travelling with luggage or a passenger.
- Replace both tyres together when practical.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
Real-World Fitment
Customer motorcycles gallery
1Fitment #1
2Fitment #2
3Fitment #3
4Fitment #4
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The current Street Glide uses a 130/60B19 M/C 61H front tyre and a 180/55B18 M/C 80H rear tyre.
The current Street Glide uses Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series bias blackwall tyres, with D408F BW at the front and D407T BW at the rear.
Harley-Davidson specifies 36 psi front and 40 psi rear when the tyres are cold at 20°C.
The current standard Street Glide specification uses bias blackwall tyres rather than radial tyres.
Premium touring tyres designed for heavy bagger motorcycles are best for long-distance comfort, mileage, wet grip, and highway stability.
Replace tyres when tread reaches the wear indicators, grip deteriorates, or cracks, cuts, bulges, or other structural damage appears.