I know my ST 1300 standard rear tire is supposed to be a 170/60/17 but I can only find a 180/55/17 in the Mich PR4. Anyone know if it will fit?
Tire size variance
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A number of owners use the 180/55ZR17 tire on their ST1300s. Some even prefer it.
Yes, it'll fit. It's a bit wider, yet shorter. Your handling will be less crisp unless you raise the rear suspension.
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If it is 'shorter' then you may have issues with the bike sitting too upright on the sidestand.
Difference in radius is 3mm between 170/60 vs. 180/55 tyre. That's less than difference between new vs. worn tyre of either size. So don't worry about it.
I've got Kenda KM1 in 180/55 on rear of mine now. Got it based on great experience with it on my VFR. Having learned of this tyre from VFR group.
I've got Kenda KM1 in 180/55 on rear of mine now. Got it based on great experience with it on my VFR. Having learned of this tyre from VFR group.
I got that size with a MIchelin Road 6 GT. It'll fit just fine.
in theory.
Years ago I kept a running record of different tire sizes I ran on my ST1100, where I measured the width in mm and the circumference in mm. There was quite a variation among tires of the same nominal size, so they're not all the same regardless of indicated size.
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True, sizing is nominal and not absolute. The original Michelin Pilot Roads in ST sizes featured a very rounded cross section and the ST1300 OEM Bridgestones had shorter sidewalls and in cross section were more elliptical making the former rather vague tipping in a corner while the Bridgestones were crisper at tip-in.
Thanks everyone. That helps a lot.