The OE tire sizes for the Indian Chief Dark Horse / Sport Chief / Sport Chief RT (current as of Nov 2026) are 130/60B19 front / 180/65B16 rear. Below are tires in these sizes, compared across brands. OE rim widths are F3.50 / R5.00 (from official specs; used for the rim-width check). OE sizes can differ by model year and market — the sidewall of your own bike is the sure reference. This is a Japanese-market lineup; the sizes themselves are international.

Original equipment tires and recommended pressure

OE tiresFront: METZELER CRUISETEC
Rear: METZELER CRUISETEC
Recommended pressure (solo)Front: 248 kPa
Rear: 276 kPa

From the 2025 rider's manual (Chief Dark Horse / Sport Chief / Sport Chief RT); same value regardless of load.

May differ by model year, market or batch. Pressures are cold values. Always check the label on the bike and the owner's manual. Sources (manufacturer): [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Tires that cover front and rear (8 models)

Front + rear set: 8 models can cover both ends (matching sizes in bold, based on F=130/60B19 / R=180/65B16). Shop links search on the model name alone.

AvonCOBRA CHROME (AV91/AV92)CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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ShinkoSR777CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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PirelliNIGHT DRAGONCruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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BridgestoneBATTLECRUISE H50CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MichelinCOMMANDER III TOURINGCruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MichelinSCORCHER 31CruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MetzelerCRUISETECCruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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MetzelerME 888 MARATHON ULTRACruiserStreet legalF ExactR Exact

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Front 130/60B19 options (9 total, 8 of them listed in the set section above)

Size 130/60-19: 9 exact, 0 in the same group. Shop links carry each tire’s own matching size.

PirelliDIABLO POWERCRUISERCruiserStreet legal

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Rear 180/65B16 options

Every tire in this size is already listed in the front-and-rear section above.

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