MICHELINSport-Touring

Pilot Road 4

Name: Pilot Road 4 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.7 (5 reviews)

Michelin's proven dual-compound sport-tourer built for high-mileage riders who demand wet-weather confidence without sacrificing corner grip.

MTC8.7/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport-Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes5

2CT dual-compound construction pairs a harder center strip for longevity with softer shoulder rubber for lean-angle grip — seamlessly blended so you never feel the transition

Silica-enriched compound stays pliable in cold mornings and wet SoCal winters, delivering traction before the tire ever reaches operating temperature

Redesigned tread pattern channels water out aggressively, resisting hydroplaning on rain-slicked freeways and canyon roads alike

W-speed rated (168+ mph sustained) — built for sport-touring bikes that pull serious highway miles without babying the throttle

OE fitment on BMW R 1200R, R 1200RS, and Yamaha Tracer 700 — manufacturers don't spec tires like this without thorough validation

Built-in wear indicators let you monitor tread depth at a glance so you're never caught guessing when it's time to replace

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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

8.7/10

★★★★☆

The Pilot Road 4 is the go-to choice for riders who cover serious miles year-round and need a tire that earns its keep in every condition.

Performance

Dry Grip8.5

Wet Grip9.2

Street Manners9.0

Track Capability6.5

Mileage8.8

Value8.4

Best For

The Daily Sport-Tourer

You're racking up 8,000–15,000 miles a year on a sport-touring platform — highway miles, backroad detours, and commutes in whatever the weather throws at you. You want a tire that corners with confidence on dry pavement and doesn't go sketchy the moment it starts raining. The PR4 was built around exactly that mission.

Perfect Match

The Weekend Canyon Carver

Your weekends are spent on familiar roads pushing respectable lean angles, and you want a tire that gives honest feedback at the limit without wearing out after three months. The PR4 delivers solid dry grip and handles the occasional wet ride without drama — and the long tread life means more miles between shop visits.

Great Match

The Track-Focused Rider

If track days are a regular part of your schedule and you're chasing lap times, the PR4 isn't your tire. It can survive a novice track session, but sustained high heat will compromise grip and eat through the compound faster than purpose-built sport rubber. Step up to the Michelin Power RS or a dedicated track tire for that work.

Consider Michelin Power RS or dedicated track compounds

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0502	44911	086699449115	$205.96$228.95Save $23
RearOOS	160/60ZR17	—	0302-0845	73371	086699733719	$247.71$274.95Save $27
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0302-0846	75390	086699753908	$260.95$289.95Save $29
Rear	190/50ZR17	—	0302-0847	32571	086699325716	$280.08$310.95Save $31
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0302-0848	03114	086699031143	$288.19$319.95Save $32

Frequently Asked

The Road 5 brought Michelin's XST siping for even better wet grip and adds roughly 15% more tread life over the PR4. That said, the PR4 is a proven, mature tire that satisfied demanding riders for years — and when you find it at a strong price point, it remains a genuinely compelling buy for sport-touring duty.

You can take the PR4 to a novice or lower-intermediate track session without it falling apart, but it was never designed for sustained high-temperature operation on circuit. Grip will drop off as the tire overheats and wear accelerates faster than on the street. If track days are a regular thing, the Michelin Power RS is the smarter tool for that job.

Most riders see 8,000–12,000 miles on the rear depending on bike weight, riding aggression, and road surface. Fronts tend to outlast the rear significantly — often through two rear replacements. Heavier sport-tourers ridden hard will land toward the lower end; lighter bikes with a smoother throttle hand can push past 12,000.

Wet grip is the PR4's calling card — it's the attribute that pushed this tire to the top of the sport-touring segment. The silica compound maintains pliability and traction on cold, wet pavement, and the tread design actively evacuates water to resist hydroplaning. Riders regularly report confidence in heavy rain that surprises them, especially compared to tires in the same class.

Yes — plan on 100 miles of conservative riding before you start pushing the limits. Michelin's manufacturing process leaves a light release agent on the surface that needs to scrub off before the compound grips the way it's designed to. Keep lean angles modest and avoid hard braking or aggressive acceleration during that initial period.

2CT stands for dual-compound construction: the center of the tread uses a firmer compound optimized for straight-line mileage, while the shoulders run a softer mix that generates grip at lean. Michelin engineers the transition between zones to be gradual and predictable — you won't feel a sudden change in behavior as the contact patch moves toward the edge.

Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Michelin Pilot Road 4 for sport-touring riders across Orange County who need a tire that performs from Irvine commutes to weekend runs up Santiago Canyon. The PR4's dual-compound 2CT construction and silica-enriched shoulders deliver a 9.2 wet grip score that stands out in its class — and with an 8.8 mileage rating, you're getting serious longevity alongside that all-weather confidence. Whether you're on a BMW R 1200RS, a Yamaha Tracer, or any other sport-touring platform, this tire earns its reputation mile after mile.

We carry the Pilot Road 4 at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and our walk-in mount and balance service means you can be back on the road the same day — no appointment needed. Mount and balance runs $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balance, and $3.50 for disposal. Our team handles sport-touring fitments every day and can confirm sizing for your specific bike on the spot.

Serving Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, and the rest of Orange County, MTC is the shop riders call when they want expert advice without the upsell pressure. Have a question about whether the PR4 or the newer Road 5 makes more sense for your riding style? Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 — we'll give you a straight answer.

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