Hero Splendor Plus Tyre Size
Mukesh Kumar
Automotive content lead, 8 years covering Indian car specs
Factory OEM Tyre Size / मूल टायर साइज
80/100-18 M/C 47P (F) / 80/100-18 M/C 54P (R)
Front (आगे): 80/100-18 M/C 47P · Rear (पीछे): 80/100-18 M/C 54P
Complete Tyre & Wheel Specifications
| Specification | Official Manufacturer Specification |
|---|---|
| Factory OEM Tyre Sizes | 80/100-18 M/C(47P) 80/100-18 M/C(54P) |
| Front Tyre Specification (आगे का टायर) | 80/100-18 M/C 47P |
| Rear Tyre Specification (पीछे का टायर) | 80/100-18 M/C 54P |
| Trim / Variant Application | Front: 80/100-18 47P; Rear: 80/100-18 54P |
| Alternative / Other Factory Sizes | 2.75-18 |
| Rim Diameter (रिम का आकार) | 18 inch |
| Load Index | Front: 47 (175 kg) / Rear: 54 (212 kg) |
| Speed Rating | P (150 km/h) |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Standard) | Front (आगे): 25 psi · Rear (पीछे): 29 psi |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Fully Laden / Pillion) | Front (आगे): 25 psi · Rear (पीछे): 36 psi |
What This Size Means
Standard factory tyre specification: 80/100-18 M/C 47P (F) / 80/100-18 M/C 54P (R)
Editor's Technical Insight
The Hero Splendor Plus is the undisputed king of Indian two-wheeler commuting, having moved hundreds of millions of riders with its legendary 97.2cc 'sloper' engine and unshakeable fuel economy. Modern Splendor Plus iterations have transitioned from legacy 2.75-18 tube tyres to modern 80/100-18 tubeless radials mounted on 5-spoke alloy wheels. Because both front and rear wheels share the identical 80/100-18 dimension, tyre maintenance and replacement are remarkably straightforward and economical across India. The 18-inch wheel diameter is a monumental asset on rural unpaved roads and broken urban tarmac, allowing the motorcycle to roll effortlessly through craters and over speed humps without destabilizing the rider. Hero recommends maintaining 25 psi at the front and 29 psi at the rear for solo riding, but with a pillion passenger (very common in Indian rural duty), the rear tyre should always be inflated to 36 psi to avoid rim-bottoming and snakebite cuts. Popular compounds like CEAT Milaze and MRF Ezeeride routinely exceed 45,000 km in real-world commuting.
Tyre Options Available in India
Verified replacement options compatible with Hero Splendor Plus stock wheel rims:
Nylogrip Ezeeride
Milaze
Durapro
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