MICHELINCruiserSport-Touring

Scorcher 31 Reinforced

Name: Scorcher 31 Reinforced Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.1 (4 reviews)

Michelin's MotoGP-derived compound meets the American V-twin — engineered for Harley riders who want real grip, real mileage, and all-weather confidence.

MTC8.1/10★★★★☆Cruiser · All-Weather Recommended

MICHELIN Scorcher 31 Reinforced motorcycle tire

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeCruiser / Sport-Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes4

Carbon black-enriched compound delivers consistent traction in both wet and dry conditions without burning through tread prematurely

Reinforced casing handles the torque and weight of large-displacement V-twins, keeping profile stability intact under hard acceleration and two-up loads

Flexible sidewall construction translates into nimble, responsive handling through canyon sweepers and congested city streets alike

Motorsport-derived rubber formulation brings genuine wet-weather grip rarely seen on cruiser-segment tires

OE fitment on Sport Glide, Low Rider, Iron 883/1200, 1200 Custom, and Forty-Eight — matched front and rear profiles for balanced handling

Co-branded Harley-Davidson sidewall graphics maintain the factory-correct look your bike left the dealership with

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

Fulfillment

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.1/10

★★★★☆

Best suited for Harley V-twin riders who split time between daily commuting and weekend canyon runs and need a tire that handles both with confidence.

Performance

Dry Grip8.2

Wet Grip8.4

Street Manners8.6

Track Capability5.5

Mileage7.8

Value7.9

Best For

Daily Commuter / Weekend Cruiser

You're on a Low Rider or Sport Glide year-round, dealing with whatever Southern California weather throws at you. You might be running a passenger or some gear on the weekends. The Scorcher 31 Reinforced gives you the wet-grip confidence and tread longevity to handle all of it without overthinking your tire choice.

Perfect Match

Canyon Carver on a V-Twin Platform

You own a Low Rider S or Street Bob and you're not just cruising — you're pushing through the twisties and expecting real feedback. The Scorcher 31 Reinforced complements the sport-cruiser chassis without demanding track-day pressure checks or short replacement intervals. It rewards smooth, spirited riding.

Great Match

Aggressive Sport Rider

If maximum lean angle and track-day dry grip are your priorities, the Scorcher 31 Reinforced isn't your tire. It's a balanced all-weather cruiser tire, not a performance-only compound. Step up to sport-specific rubber built for that mission.

Consider Avon 3D Supersport or similar sport-focused rubber

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	130/90B16	—	0307-0062	35103	086699351036	$219.35$247.95Save $29
Front	80/90B21	—	0307-0067	86129	086699861290	$171.57$193.95Save $22
Rear	150/80B16	—	0308-0049	06463	086699064639	$244.12$275.95Save $32
Rear	180/65B16	—	0308-0050	65827	086699658272	$339.18$382.95Save $44

Frequently Asked

Most riders see somewhere in the 7,000–10,000 mile range depending on how hard they ride, how often they carry a passenger, and the roads they frequent. Solo riders on smooth pavement who aren't dragging pegs consistently land above 8,000 miles. The carbon-enriched compound holds its grip characteristics well across the wear cycle rather than fading as the tread drops.

This tire is sized and designed for specific HD platforms including the Sport Glide, Low Rider, Low Rider S, Iron 883, Iron 1200, 1200 Custom, Forty-Eight, and several Street Glide, Road Glide, and Road King variants. That said, front and rear sizes are different SKUs, and not every Harley model is covered. Bring your bike's OE tire size to us at MTC and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

It's a significant step up from old-school cruiser rubber. The motorsport-derived compound was designed with wet-weather traction as a real priority, not an afterthought. Riders report solid confidence on damp asphalt, painted lane markers, and light rain — the kind of variable conditions we see regularly in coastal Orange County. It's not a rain-only tire, but it handles mixed conditions far better than most of its competition.

Michelin develops the front and rear as a system — the profiles and handling characteristics are tuned to work together. Mixing brands or tire models can affect turn-in feel, straight-line stability, and how wear develops across both tires. For the safest, most predictable result, run matched Scorcher 31 Reinforced front and rear.

Start with your Harley-Davidson owner's manual — OE specs for most of these models typically land around 36–40 psi front and 40–42 psi rear. When you're adding a passenger or luggage, bump rear pressure up 2–4 psi within the tire's maximum rating. Always check pressure cold, before you've ridden for the day.

If you're riding a larger-displacement V-twin — especially with regular two-up riding or loaded saddlebags — the reinforced casing earns its place by maintaining sidewall stability and profile shape under real-world loads. Even on lighter Sportster models ridden mostly solo, the reinforced construction isn't a liability, it just matters less. When in doubt, it's the right call for the platform.

Michelin Scorcher 31 Reinforced Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Scorcher 31 Reinforced for Harley-Davidson riders throughout Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, and Irvine. This tire brings Michelin's motorsport compound technology directly to the V-twin platform, delivering above-average wet grip and solid mileage in a package that was purpose-built for sport-cruiser Harley models. If you're riding a Low Rider, Sport Glide, Iron, or Forty-Eight, this is the OE-grade upgrade that won't compromise the handling character your bike was designed around.

At MTC, we price the Scorcher 31 Reinforced below MSRP and mount it the same day — no appointment necessary. Walk-in mount and balance runs $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, so there are no surprises when you come in. Our staff knows these Harley fitments inside and out and will confirm the correct front and rear SKUs for your specific model before anything gets ordered.

Have questions about sizing, whether you need the reinforced casing, or how the Scorcher 31 stacks up against other cruiser options we carry? Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or stop into our Orange County shop. We're here to give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

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