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Honda VTX1300 darkside tire sizes

Stock rear on the Honda VTX1300 (2003 to 2009) is 170/80-15. This bike has a darkside following, but I haven't collected rider reports I'd trust yet.

Stock front140/80-17
Stock rear170/80-15

Fifteen-inch motorcycle wheels make car tires harder to seat, according to a GoldwingDocs rider.

No rider reports yet. If you run a car tire on a Honda VTX1300, tell me what fits.

Car sizes close to stock, on paper

These car tire sizes come within 3 percent of the stock 170/80-15 rear in overall height, by the math alone. They are not rider-tested. Width, rim fit and clearance on your bike still decide what actually works.

Car sizeHeightVs. stock
195/70R1525.7 in+0.2%Compare
185/75R1525.9 in+0.8%Compare
165/80R1525.4 in-1.2%Compare
175/80R1526.0 in+1.2%Compare
175/75R1525.3 in-1.5%Compare
185/70R1525.2 in-2.0%Compare
Before you buy

Stock sizes come from published fitment listings and owner forums. Check the size on your current tire or the label on your bike, then read the big questions and the mounting guide.