2016 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 71

Tires WARNING Maintenance Operating the motorcycle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident. Always use the correct size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the Rider's Manual and on safety labels. Tire Pressure Riding warms the tires and increases tire air pressure. For an accurate reading, check tire pressure before riding. Adjust tire pressure as recommended for the total weight of your intended load (see table). WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim failure may result. Recommended Pressure Location Size Brand Type Loads up to 200 lbs (91 kg) 38 psi (262 kPa) 41 psi (283 kPa) 38 psi (262 kPa) 41 psi (283 kPa) 36 psi (248 kPa) 40 psi (276 kPa) Loads up to maximum load capacity 38 psi (262 kPa) 41 psi (283 kPa) 38 psi (262 kPa) 41 psi (283 kPa) 36 psi (248 kPa) 40 psi (276 kPa) 36 psi (248 kPa) 40 psi (276 kPa) HAMMER S Front 130/70R18 63H Rear 250/40R18 81V VEGAS / VEGAS 8-BALL Front 90/90-21 54H Rear 180/55 B18 74H HIGH-BALL Front 130/90 B16 67H Rear 140/90 B16 77H GUNNER Front 130/90 B16 67H Rear 140/90 B16 77H Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop Dunlop D418F Elite 3 D419 Elite 3 D418F Elite 3 D417 D421-WWW D421-WWW 491 Elite 2-RWL 36 psi (248 kPa) 491 Elite 2-RWL 40 psi (276 kPa) Tire Condition Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface and tread base. If inspection reveals cuts, punctures, cracks or other wear or damage, replace the tire before riding. Use only approved replacement tires. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Tire Tread Depth The raised areas at the base of the tread are wear bars. When the road contact surface has worn to the top of the wear bars, replace the tire. For more precise measurement, and for tires not equipped with wear bars, use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the depth of the center tire tread. Replace the tire if the tread depth is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). 69