MICHELINScooter

City Grip 2

Name: City Grip 2 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.3 (19 reviews)

Michelin's benchmark all-season scooter tire built for wet city streets — the smart choice for urban commuters who refuse to gamble on grip.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Scooter · All-Weather Urban

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeScooter

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes19

Silica compound with shark-tooth siping channels water away fast, delivering class-leading wet braking confidence on rain-soaked city streets

Validated shorter wet stopping distances — not a marketing claim, but a measurable, tested result against key competitors

Improved tread life over the original City Grip, balancing real wet-weather grip with a compound that actually goes the distance

OE-approved by over 20 major scooter manufacturers, meaning this tire is trusted at the factory level — not just the aftermarket

All-season compound stays pliable in cooler temps, keeping traction consistent whether it's a January drizzle or a July heatwave

Wide size range from 10-inch to 16-inch wheel diameters covers everything from nimble urban runabouts to full-size maxi-scooters

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The City Grip 2 is built for riders who commute year-round and need a scooter tire that's genuinely trustworthy when the pavement is wet.

Performance

Dry Grip7.8

Wet Grip9.1

Street Manners9.2

Track Capability4.5

Mileage8.4

Value8.6

Best For

Urban Commuter

If you're threading through Orange County traffic every day — rain or shine — this is the tire. It prioritizes predictable, confidence-inspiring behavior in the conditions city riders actually face: wet intersections, emergency stops, and variable pavement all year long.

Perfect Match

Maxi-Scooter Tourer

Putting in longer miles on a bigger scooter — weekend runs, loaded up, mixing city and highway? The City Grip 2's larger size fitments handle the weight and speed while keeping that wet-weather composure intact wherever the road takes you.

Great Match

Sport Scooter Enthusiast

If you're chasing maximum dry grip and pushing lean angles on aggressive backroad runs, the City Grip 2's priorities aren't aligned with yours. It's optimized for safety and all-season use, not outright cornering performance — look at the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Scooter or Metzeler Sportec Street instead.

Consider Pirelli Diablo Rosso Scooter or Metzeler Sportec Street

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/80-16	—	0340-1163	04538	086699045386	$118.99$139.95Save $21
Front	110/70-11	—	0340-1262	25815	086699258151	$107.38$125.95Save $19
Front	110/70-13	—	0340-1388	18630	3528703340171	$105.69$123.95Save $18
Front	110/70-16	—	0340-1158	42526	086699425263	$132.17$154.95Save $23
Front	110/90-12	—	0340-1143	35540	086699355409	$108.25$126.95Save $19
Front	110/90-13	—	0340-1161	04068	86699040688	$107.07$125.95Save $19
Front	120/70-13	—	0340-1266	30001	086699300010	$111.63$130.95Save $19
Front	120/70-15	—	0340-1155	38772	86699387721	$129.19$151.95Save $23
Front	120/80-16	—	0340-1159	43286	086699432865	$134.70$156.95Save $22
Front	120/80R12	—	0340-1378	51144	086699511447	$110.78$128.95Save $18
Rear	100/80-10	—	0340-1261	77790	086699777904	$108.25$126.95Save $19
RearOOS	100/80-16	—	0340-1389	88500	3528709653183	$118.44$138.95Save $21
Rear	110/70-12	—	0340-1325	60460	086699604606	$107.43$125.95Save $19
Rear	120/80-14	—	0340-1267	15377	086699153777	$119.37$139.95Save $21
RearOOS	120/80-16	—	0340-1390	21727	3528703772033	$131.72$153.95Save $22
Rear	130/80-15	—	0340-1268	40152	086699401526	$123.95$143.95Save $20
Rear	140/70-16	—	0340-1160	81168	086699811684	$179.72$211.95Save $32
Rear	150/70-13	—	0340-1162	06977	086699069771	$117.15$137.95Save $21
Rear	150/70-14	—	0340-1154	70409	086699704092	$161.77$189.95Save $28

Frequently Asked

Yes — and it's not subtle. Michelin's own testing recorded shorter wet stopping distances and quicker wet lap times for the City Grip 2. The refined silica compound and updated sipe geometry both contribute to noticeably better feedback and bite when the streets are wet.

Absolutely. The City Grip 2's silica-based compound holds its flexibility as temperatures drop, so you're not giving up grip on a cold, wet January morning in Orange County. The aggressive siping pattern evacuates water effectively, making this a genuinely all-season choice for year-round riders.

Mileage depends on your scooter's weight, riding style, and how hard you're working the tires — but riders generally report strong longevity that represents a step up from the first-generation City Grip. The compound formula is designed to balance wet-weather traction with wear resistance, which is a difficult balance to strike.

Yes. The City Grip 2 is available in the larger diameter sizes that maxi-scooters require, and the construction is rated for sustained highway speeds. You'll get the same wet-weather confidence on the freeway that makes this tire so well-regarded in the city.

Check the sidewall of your current tire — the size is printed there as a three-part designation (width/aspect ratio-wheel diameter, like 120/70-15). The City Grip 2 covers a wide range of fitments across 10-inch to 16-inch wheels. Bring your scooter into MTC in Orange and we'll confirm the right fitment before we mount anything.

All new tires benefit from a cautious first 100 miles while the release agents from the manufacturing process scrub off and the compound fully seats against your wheel. Take it easy on lean angles and hard braking during that period — especially if the roads are wet — then ride normally.

Michelin City Grip 2 Tires in Orange County — MTC

If you ride a scooter in Orange County — navigating everything from wet morning commutes in Irvine to weekend runs through Huntington Beach — the Michelin City Grip 2 is one of the most capable all-season choices you can put under your machine. Its silica compound and shark-tooth siping are purpose-built for the kind of real-world riding most scooter owners actually do: wet pavement, stop-and-go traffic, and conditions that demand genuine grip where it matters most. At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, we keep the City Grip 2 in stock across its full size range — no waiting on orders.

Bring your scooter in and our team will have you back on the road the same day. Walk-in mount and balance service is available at MTC, priced at $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balancing, and $3.50 for disposal — straightforward, no surprises. We price the tires themselves below MSRP, so you're getting Michelin's benchmark urban scooter tire at a fair number with expert installation to match.

Motorcycle Tire Center serves riders throughout Orange County including Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, and beyond. Whether you're riding a compact city scooter or a full-size maxi-scooter that does double duty on the freeway, we'll confirm the correct City Grip 2 fitment and get it on the wheels right. Call us at (714) 516-9059 or stop by — walk-ins are welcome.

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