I have a 95 dyna glide. I run 100/90-19 metzler me 880 front tire. Manual says 30 psi. My front tire has lots of cupping on the tread. H-D service manager says the tire should run at 42 psi, because thats what the side of the tire says. I understand that the tire shows maximum psi that the tire is capable of handling, not what is recommended. I aired it to 38 psi, but didn't like the way it handled. WHAT DO YOU RUN IN YOURS ?

 

- my '96 Heritage Softail , am running about 36 psi
for both front and rear.

- definitely do not ever run max-sidewall-pressure.
Max-sidewall pressure is for max-load.

- when in doubt , follow manual.

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edit : Metzeler ME880 here too.

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Metzeler run better with higher psi . I would run 38 in that tire . If it has started cupping you want stop it now .

 

Go to the Metzler website and input your bike. It'll tell you the recommended pressure

Ride safe and check your pressure often

Bubba

 

Metzeler ME880! I run 36 in the front and 40 in the rear.

 

I'm 38 frount and rear and have the same frount tire.

 

I agree with Bubba. You should always go with the tire Mfg's recomendation for your vehicle. In this case your bike. The reason being that this particular tire may have a different composition than the factory and the factory tire pressure recomendation may cause wear.. I wouldnt go with the side wall recomendation unless you are to full load or have yet to figure out what it should be set at.. If its feathering, obviously its not right. You could play with the pressures to find the right PSI, but that will cost you money.. I'd give them a call..