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2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
18,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,400 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Metezler marathon 880 tire blow out.was driving down highway at 65 MPH and the side of my rear tire went out,causing me to almost crash,thank god there was no corner! 150/80b16 www metezler marathon. Tire pressure always checked as I am a motorcycle crash survivor! Read on line other people having same trouble with tires stamped product of brazil,which mine are.havent seen dealer to see if he will refund me yet? Also have metezler tire on front from brazil! I don't trust it. 250.00 a piece.these tires have about 350 miles on them!!!. Please help before someone gets killed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10405987, filed 2011-06, 18,400 miles

“Metzeler me880 motorcycle tire is delaminating. Big chunk of tread pulling away from tire belt. Tire must be replaced after 1season about 8000 miles..”

NHTSA complaint #10455704, filed 2012-04

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005240%

Other parts of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci

Brakes
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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