MICHELINSport-TouringStreet

Road 6

Name: Road 6 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.8 (14 reviews)

Michelin's all-weather sport-touring benchmark — built for riders who log real miles in real conditions, rain or shine.

MTC8.8/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport-Touring / Street

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes14

2CT/2CT+ dual-compound construction uses a harder center strip for long mileage and silica-rich shoulder compound for wet-weather confidence through the corners

Water Evergrip Technology progressively exposes fresh groove edges as the tread wears — wet performance holds strong at 70% life, not just off the shelf

Revised casing geometry delivers noticeably quicker steering response compared to the Road 5 — more engaged without sacrificing stability

Real-world rear tire life of 8,000–11,000 miles for typical sport-touring use — serious value for a tire with this level of wet grip

Fast heat build-up means usable grip on cold SoCal winter mornings — a genuine advantage on those 50°F dawn commutes through Orange County

Road 6 GT variant engineered for heavyweight tourers and two-up riders — reinforced casing handles the extra mass without compromise

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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

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.8/10

★★★★☆

The Road 6 is the go-to choice for year-round street riders who want top-tier wet grip and commuter-friendly mileage without giving up canyon-road confidence.

Performance

Dry Grip8.5

Wet Grip9.5

Street Manners9.5

Track Capability4.0

Mileage8.5

Value8.0

Best For

Year-Round Commuter

If your bike sees more wet freeway on-ramps than dry track days, this is your tire. The Road 6's wet grip and quick warm-up make it genuinely hard to beat for daily Orange County riders who can't wait for perfect weather.

Perfect Match

Sport-Tourer / Two-Up Rider

Loaded up with a passenger, luggage, or both, the Road 6 stays composed through long sweepers and delivers the kind of mileage that makes the price easy to justify. Step up to the Road 6 GT for GoldWing or K1600-class machines.

Perfect Match

Canyon Carver

The Road 6 handles a spirited weekend pace on Ortega Highway or Palomar with ease — grip is there when you need it. But riders who want maximum edge feel and communication at high lean angles will get more from a dedicated sport tire like the Michelin Power 6.

Great Match

Track-Day Rider

The Road 6's compound is tuned for street longevity and wet grip, not sustained high-lean heat cycles at the limit. For track use, step into a Michelin Power GP2 or Pirelli Supercorsa — this isn't the right tool for that job.

Consider Power GP2

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	110/70ZR17	54W · 467 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0931	91074	086699910745	$239.27$284.95Save $46
Front	110/80ZR19	59W · 536 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0932	29710	086699297105	$250.46$298.95Save $48
Front	120/60ZR17	55W · 481 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0933	46002	086699460028	$261.50$310.95Save $49
Front	120/70ZR17	58W · 520 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0934	26276	086699262769	$265.83$316.95Save $51
Front	120/70ZR18	59W · 536 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0935	26465	086699264657	$253.84$302.95Save $49
Front	120/70ZR19	60W · 551 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0936	50551	086699505514	$250.46$298.95Save $48
Rear	140/70ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1604	50118	086699501189	$266.17$315.95Save $50
RearOOS	150/60ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1605	32230	086699322302	$284.58$338.95Save $54
Rear	150/70ZR17	69W · 716 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1606	28559	086699285591	$304.66$361.95Save $57
Rear	160/60ZR17	69W · 716 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1607	19678	086699196781	$318.34$377.95Save $60
Rear	170/60ZR17	72W · 783 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1608	25255	086699252555	$338.99$403.95Save $65
Rear	180/55ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1609	89542	086699895424	$336.40$399.95Save $64
Rear	190/50ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1610	38208	086699382085	$353.90$420.95Save $67
Rear	190/55ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1611	07255	086699072559	$368.09$437.95Save $70

Frequently Asked

The Road 6 isn't just a cosmetic refresh — Michelin revised the casing for sharper turn-in and claims around 15% better dry grip. Wet braking performance also holds up longer as the tire wears down, which is where the real-world difference shows up. Mileage is on par or slightly better. If you're on Road 5s now, the upgrade is worth it.

The Road 6 has the edge in wet conditions — particularly on cold pavement — and that wet performance lasts longer into the tire's life. The Angel GT II tends to offer slightly sharper dry feedback and more precise turn-in feel. For commuters and riders in variable weather, we'd lean Road 6. If you're a fair-weather sport-tourer, either tire is a strong choice.

If you're on a heavyweight bike — think GoldWing, BMW K1600, Yamaha FJR1300, or an RT loaded for a long haul — get the GT. Its reinforced casing is built to handle that extra weight without squirming at highway speeds or under load. Solo on a middleweight naked or sport-tourer, the standard Road 6 is the right call.

Michelin's street baseline is 36 PSI front and 42 PSI rear, measured cold. Trim 1–2 PSI if you're running solo on a lighter middleweight, and add 1–2 PSI for two-up riding or heavy luggage. Give it about 100 miles of progressively increasing lean angles before you start pushing — same as any quality radial.

In terms of peak wet grip, yes — but the bigger story is how long it holds. Water Evergrip Technology works by exposing fresh tread edges as the tire wears, so a Road 6 at 70% tread life still performs in wet conditions like many tires do fresh out of the box. That durability of wet performance is what separates this tire from the competition.

Michelin Road 6 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange carries the full Michelin Road 6 lineup — including the Road 6 GT for heavyweight tourers — priced below MSRP. If you're a year-round rider in Orange County dealing with anything from dry canyon runs to unexpected January rain on the 5, the Road 6 is the tire we reach for first. Its 9.5 wet grip score and Water Evergrip technology put it in a class of its own for street and commuting use, and the 8,000–11,000 mile rear life means you're not replacing it every season.

Walk into our Orange shop and we'll have your Road 6s mounted and balanced the same day. Our flat-rate install pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no surprises at the counter. We work on everything from MT-09s and Z900s to Versys 1000s and FJR1300s, and we'll make sure you leave with the right variant (standard or GT) for your bike and how you ride.

Not sure if the Road 6 is the right fit for your riding style, or whether to go with the Pirelli Angel GT II instead? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — our team knows these tires from real riding experience, not just spec sheets. We serve riders across Orange County including Irvine, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, and Newport Beach, and walk-ins are always welcome.

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