BMW R1300RT Tyre Size
The BMW R1300RT runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. However be aware that not every tyre that can fit this bike is a recommended fitment.Â
As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
BMW R1300RT History
Released in 2025, the R1300RT takes a step up from the previous 1254cc version and is now exactly 1300cc. It’s sportier than its predecessors but it still plugs a gap in BMW’s range for those who want a fully-faired mile-muncher with a boxer engine. That’s probably the only thing the R1300RT has in common with the R100RT which first entered the BMW range in 1978.
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BMW R1300RT Stock Tyres
With the move to 1300cc comes another big change, as the new RT now runs a 190/55-17 rear tyre. Up from the 180/55-17 that’s been the mainstay of the 1200 range.
The R1300RT comes with Michelin Road 6 GT tyres as the OEM tyre.
These are very good tyres and it’s the first time the GT has been used on the RT, which weighs only a couple more kilograms than the outgoing R1250RT.
BMW R1300RT Best Tyres
Despite the new RT coming fitted with top quality Michelin Road 6 GT tyres, there are other good options you can consider.
If you want to get more mileages from your tyres, check out Bridgestone’s T33
If you want to keep the all-weather performance but want something slightly sportier to really get the best from the R1300’s chassis, check out the Pirelli Angel GT2 or Metzeler Roadtec 02.
BMW R1300RT Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
