Harley-Davidson Sportster S Tire Size

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S (1252cc) takes a 160/70-R17 front tire and a 180/70-R16 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 160/70-R17.
  • Rear tire: 180/70-R16.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 2022-2023 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire160/70-R17
Rear Tire180/70-R16
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Buy tires for your Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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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Harley-Davidson Sportster S tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2023160/70-R17180/70-R16
2022160/70-ZR17180/70-R16

Frequently asked

What size tires does a Harley-Davidson Sportster S take?

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S takes a 160/70-R17 front tire and a 180/70-R16 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

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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