MICHELINSport-TouringTouring

Road W GT

Name: Road W GT Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 7.8 (3 reviews)

Michelin's all-weather sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles rain or shine — confidence from first mile to last.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport-Touring / Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes3

High-silica compound front and rear delivers standout wet grip (8.4) — one of the strongest suits in this tire's lineup

Touring-grade construction maintains predictable, stable handling whether you're loaded two-up or solo on the slab

Wear life engineered for the long haul — rated 8.2 for mileage, making it a cost-effective choice for high-volume riders

Wide operating temperature range keeps the compound pliable on cold morning commutes and early-season rides

Balanced steering feel inspires corner confidence without the twitchy responses of sport-focused rubber

Draws on Michelin's deep sport-touring development pedigree — proven technology, not a budget compromise

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Select Size

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

7.8/10

★★★★☆

Best suited for year-round commuters and touring riders who need consistent wet-weather grip and long tread life over outright sport performance.

Performance

Dry Grip7.5

Wet Grip8.4

Street Manners8.6

Track Capability5.0

Mileage8.2

Value7.6

Best For

All-Season Commuter

You're on the bike regardless of what the sky is doing — wet highways, cold mornings, unpredictable spring weather. The Road W GT's silica compound and 8.4 wet grip score make it one of the more capable street tires when conditions turn ugly. Consistent behavior across temperature swings means fewer surprises on your daily routes.

Perfect Match

Weekend Touring Enthusiast

Long days in the saddle, a passenger or packed saddlebags, and weather that doesn't always cooperate — the Road W GT handles the variables that define real touring. Stable loaded handling and strong mileage ratings mean you're not shopping for replacements mid-trip through Nevada.

Great Match

Aggressive Sport Rider

If your weekends revolve around canyon carving at pace or track days, the Road W GT's 5.0 track score and moderate 7.5 dry grip aren't going to satisfy you. This tire is built around all-weather reliability, not maximum lean-angle performance or quick turn-in.

Consider Michelin Power RS or similar sport-focused alternatives

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	130/70R18	—	0301-1027	18806	086699188069	—
RearOOS	180/60R16	—	0302-1819	05444	086699054449	—
RearOOS	200/55R16	—	0302-1820	71317	086699713179	—

Frequently Asked

The silica compound is specifically formulated to stay flexible at lower temperatures, which is exactly where many sport-compound tires go stiff and lose confidence. Early morning commutes and late-season riding are where this tire genuinely earns its wet grip score. It's built for riders who don't wait for perfect conditions.

Expect somewhere in the 6,000–10,000-mile range depending on your riding style, bike weight, and how smooth you are on the throttle. Touring riders with consistent inputs and proper maintenance tend to see the higher end. Riders who push harder on street routes will land closer to the middle of that window.

Yes — loaded touring is one of this tire's core use cases. The construction is designed to maintain predictable handling when the bike's weight and balance shift with a passenger and gear aboard. That stability and feedback becomes especially valuable when roads get wet.

The Road W GT and the Power series are solving different problems. The Power RS and Power 6 are optimized for dry grip, quick steering response, and track-capable performance. The Road W GT trades some of that outright bite for all-weather reliability and longer wear life. If you're choosing between them, think about how often you ride in the rain and how many miles you put on per season.

No — stick to your manufacturer's recommended pressures in all conditions. The silica compound is engineered to perform correctly at spec pressure when wet. Dropping pressure to chase grip is a myth that actually reduces stability and accelerates wear. Check your pressures regularly and let the compound do its job.

Plan for roughly 100 miles of moderate riding before you start pushing the tires hard. That initial period scrubs off the mold-release agents from manufacturing and allows the compound to fully seat against your rims. Ride normally — just avoid aggressive lean angles and hard threshold braking until the surface is properly conditioned.

Michelin Road W GT Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Michelin Road W GT for riders across Orange County who need a sport-touring tire that performs when the weather doesn't cooperate. Whether you're commuting through Irvine on a wet Tuesday or logging a long Saturday run up through Fullerton and beyond, this tire's advanced silica compound and 8.4 wet grip score give you real confidence on damp pavement — not just a spec sheet claim.

At MTC, we stock the Road W GT in a wide range of fitments and mount them in-house the same day you walk in. Our walk-in mount and balance service runs $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment required. We price these below MSRP and back every install with the expertise you'd expect from Orange County's dedicated motorcycle tire shop. Riders from Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Anaheim, and Newport Beach make the trip to us because we get it right the first time.

If you're not sure whether the Road W GT is the right call for your bike and riding style — or if you want to compare it against something like the Michelin Pilot Road 4 or Power series — give us a call at (714) 516-9059. We'll give you a straight answer based on how and where you actually ride, not just what's on sale.

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