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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 03:03 AM
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Hi to all,
On my Heritage 2018 with white wall METZELER ME888 MARATHON ULTRA to cut the story short .
Could you guys have look the photos and tell me your opinion: is this cracks are norma ,or I should go to Harley and
talk to them .

Tire done 5100 Km or 3200 miles and all this cracks are on only rear tire on right side all the way around tire .

any help will be appreciated




 

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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 04:37 AM
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The cracks are not normal for a tire with only 3200 miles. How old are the tires (there is a date stamp on the sidewall)? I would certainly take the bike back to the dealer.
 
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Originally Posted by Steve Sportster
The cracks are not normal for a tire with only 3200 miles. How old are the tires (there is a date stamp on the sidewall)? I would certainly take the bike back to the dealer.
step say 3217
 
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3217 indicates that the tires were made in the 32nd week of 2017; Aug. 7, 2017 - Aug. 13, 2017. So, those tires are not even three years old yet.

Go back to the dealer, show them your concern and report back what they say.. By the way, did you get your new speedometer for your 2019 Deluxe yet?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bone Doc
3217 indicates that the tires were made in the 32nd week of 2017; Aug. 7, 2017 - Aug. 13, 2017. So, those tires are not even three years old yet.

Go back to the dealer, show them your concern and report back what they say.. By the way, did you get your new speedometer for your 2019 Deluxe yet?
oo yeh that is fixed
 
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