Buell X1 Lightning Tire Size

The Buell X1 Lightning (1203cc) takes a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 170/60-ZR17 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 120/70-ZR17.
  • Rear tire: 170/60-ZR17.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 1999-2002 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire170/60-ZR17
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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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Buell X1 Lightning tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2001-2002120/70-ZR17170/60-ZR17
1999120/70-ZR17170/60-ZR17

Frequently asked

What size tires does a Buell X1 Lightning take?

The Buell X1 Lightning takes a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 170/60-ZR17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Buell X1 Lightning?

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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