Tires

Content Source: 2019 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9928968 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Tires

WARNING

Operating the motorcycle with incorrect tires, incorrect tire pressure or excessively worn tires could cause loss of control or accident. Underinflation can cause a tire to overheat and result in a tire failure. Always use the correct size and type of tires specified by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the rider’s manual and on safety labels.

Tire Replacement

Tires, rims, and air valves must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Use only the proper size tires specified with the same or higher load ratings. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE-recommended tires provide proper clearance between fenders, swingarm, drive chain and other components. See the Specifications section for details.

WARNING

Mismatched tires, rims and air valves may result in damage to the tire bead during mounting or may allow the tire to slip off the rim, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Tire Condition

Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for cuts, punctures, and cracking. Replace damaged tires immediately. See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer or other qualified dealer.

Tire Tread Depth

Replace any tire with a tread depth of less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).

Tread wear indicators are located in at least three places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). The tread wear indicators appear as a solid band across the tread.

You may also use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the depth of the center tire tread on both front and rear tires.

Tire Pressure

Always check and adjust tire pressure when tires are cold. Do not adjust tire pressure immediately after riding. Wait at least 3 hours after riding to check pressure. If pressure checked and adjusted while tires are warm, the pressure will drop as tires cool and result in under inflation.

Adjust tire pressure as recommended for the total weight of your intended load (see following chart). For more information, refer to the manufacturing information label located on the front frame downtube.

WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim failure may result.

Location	Brand/Type/Size	Recommended Pressure
Location	Brand/Type/Size	Loads up to 200 lbs. (91 kg)	Loads up to vehicle’s maximum load capacity
Front	Dunlop DT3–R 120/70R19 60V	36 psi (248 kPa)	36 psi (248 kPa)
Rear	Dunlop DT3–R 150/70R18 70H	40 psi (276 kPa)	40 psi (276 kPa)