BMW R 1200 ST Tire Size

The BMW R 1200 ST (1170cc) takes a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 120/70-17.
  • Rear tire: 180/55-17.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 2005-2008 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire120/70-17
Rear Tire180/55-17
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Buy tires for your BMW R 1200 ST

These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.

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BMW R 1200 ST tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2008120/70-17180/55-17
2006120/70-ZR17180/55-ZR17
2005120/70-ZR 17180/55-ZR 17

Frequently asked

What size tires does a BMW R 1200 ST take?

The BMW R 1200 ST takes a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a BMW R 1200 ST?

Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.

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