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Angel™ GT Tire - Reinforced

Name: Angel™ GT Tire - Reinforced Motorcycle Tires
Brand: PIRELLI
Rating: 8.3 (4 reviews)

Pirelli's long-haul sport-touring tire built for heavy bikes, two-up riders, and spirited miles without the mileage guilt.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · High-Mileage

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BrandPIRELLI

TypeSport-Touring / Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes4

EMS (Extended Mileage Sport) compound technology delivers exceptional tread life without the dead, numb feel of typical touring rubber

Reinforced carcass construction handles increased load capacity — two-up riding, luggage, and heavyweight platforms all stay stable under stress

Dual-compound layout puts a harder-wearing center strip for straight-line longevity, softer shoulder zones for confident cornering lean angles

Progressive siping channels water out efficiently, keeping wet-weather grip honest across seasonal California riding conditions

Profile geometry engineered to stay neutral and predictable across the full lifespan — not just when the tire is fresh

Broad fitment range covers sport-tourers, pavement-focused adventure bikes, and heavyweight naked platforms

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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 Angel GT Reinforced is the go-to choice for heavy bike owners and two-up riders who log serious miles and still want real cornering confidence.

Performance

Dry Grip8.2

Wet Grip7.8

Street Manners9.1

Track Capability6.4

Mileage8.9

Value8.4

Best For

Sport-Touring Enthusiast

You're on a Ninja 1000SX, BMW R1250RS, or similar — blending long weekend runs with spirited backroad miles, often with a passenger and packed bags. You need tires that won't go soft on you after 5,000 miles but still track confidently mid-corner. The Angel GT Reinforced is built for exactly this kind of riding.

Perfect Match

Pavement-Focused Adventure Rider

Your Multistrada or Tiger 900 GT almost never sees dirt, but its weight and your all-weather riding demands a tire with structural backbone. The reinforced construction handles the mass, the siping handles the rain, and the mileage keeps your maintenance schedule sane. Gravel driveways and surprise showers are no longer a problem.

Great Match

Pure Sport / Track-Day Rider

If your priority is maximum dry grip, razor-sharp feedback, and canyons at full tilt — the Angel GT Reinforced's mileage-forward compound will leave you wanting more feel. Step up to a sport-focused tire and swap them out every few thousand miles. That's the honest trade-off.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0553	2497200	8019227249729	$194.16$235.34Save $41
Rear	180/55R17	—	0302-0700	2321200	8019227232127	$258.29$313.12Save $55
Rear	190/50R17	—	0302-0704	2321300	8019227232134	$277.38$336.24Save $59
Rear	190/55R17	—	0304-0210	2361600	8019227236163	$288.98$350.31Save $61

Frequently Asked

Rear tires typically run 8,000–12,000 miles depending on your bike's weight, your throttle habits, and how often you're loaded up with a passenger or gear. Fronts routinely exceed 15,000 miles. Heavier adventure bikes and hard riders will land toward the lower end; lighter sport-tourers with smooth inputs can push past those numbers.

The reinforced designation means additional carcass plies that increase load capacity and resist sidewall flex under stress. If you ride two-up regularly, carry luggage, or your bike weighs in on the heavier end of the spectrum, standard construction can feel vague and imprecise under load. The Reinforced version eliminates that. Check your bike's owner manual — if it calls for reinforced tires, don't skip it.

The progressive siping does a solid job evacuating water for a sport-touring tire — you'll ride confidently through typical wet conditions without white-knuckling it. It's not a dedicated rain tire, but it handles Southern California's wet winters and coastal moisture well. Just mind painted lane markings and metal expansion joints when it's really pouring.

You can, and they'll hold up fine at a relaxed pace. But the mileage-focused compound isn't chasing maximum grip or circuit feedback — that's simply not what this tire is engineered for. If you mix occasional track days with heavy street use, they're workable. If track days are a regular thing, look at a dedicated sport tire instead.

Yes — plan on 100–150 miles of varied, moderate riding before pushing the tire hard. Fresh tires carry a mold-release coating that needs to scrub off gradually. Keep lean angles conservative and braking smooth during that break-in window, then progressively open it up as the surface scuffs in.

The Reinforced version runs stiffer sidewalls to handle greater loads without losing composure. Grip and mileage characteristics are similar between the two, but if you're on a heavier platform or ride loaded regularly, the standard version can feel soft and imprecise under pressure. The Reinforced construction keeps things planted and predictable where the standard tire starts to feel vague.

Pirelli Angel GT Reinforced Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Pirelli Angel GT Reinforced for Orange County riders who put serious miles on sport-tourers, adventure bikes, and heavyweight naked platforms. Whether you're running PCH on a Sunday, commuting through Irvine all week, or loaded up for a two-up trip through the canyons above Mission Viejo, this is a tire built to handle real-world demands without making you choose between grip and longevity.

At MTC, we stock the Angel GT Reinforced and can mount it 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 — straightforward pricing, no surprises. We also sell below MSRP on Pirelli tires, so you're getting dealer expertise without dealer markup. Not sure if the Reinforced version is right for your bike? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll give you a straight answer.

Serving riders across Orange County — Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and beyond — Motorcycle Tire Center is the tire shop that actually rides. We'll spec the right tire for your machine, your load rating, and how you actually ride, then have you back on the road the same day.

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