MICHELINSport-TouringSport

Road 5

Name: Road 5 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.7 (7 reviews)

Michelin's benchmark street tire for riders who face real weather — engineered to hold its wet-grip advantage mile after mile, not just when new.

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

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport-Touring / Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes7

XST Evo siping exposes fresh sipe edges as the tire wears, keeping wet braking distances short well past 3,500 miles — most competitors lose that edge much sooner

Water Sipe Technology aggressively evacuates standing water from the contact patch, cutting hydroplaning risk on Southern California's rain-slicked freeways and canyon roads

2CT and 2CT+ dual-compound construction uses a harder center strip for extended mileage while the softer shoulders deliver confidence-inspiring grip when you tip it in

ACT+ casing technology tightens chassis feedback and stability — you feel what the tire is doing, which matters whether you're carving Ortega Highway or merging on the 55

W-speed rated for sustained velocities beyond 168 mph, covering everything from modern classics to liter-class superbikes

Wide fitment range spans sport, sport-touring, and naked platforms — one of the most versatile premium street tires Michelin has produced

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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

8.7/10

★★★★☆

The Road 5 is built for street riders who ride year-round and won't compromise on wet safety or mileage to get canyon performance on the weekends.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip9.3

Street Manners9.1

Track Capability6.8

Mileage8.6

Value8.2

Best For

All-Weather Commuter

You're putting down serious miles year-round — through morning marine layer, surprise November rain on the 405, and weekend canyon runs — and you need a tire that stays predictable from mile one to mile eight thousand. The Road 5's wear-resistant wet grip is built exactly for this rider.

Perfect Match

Sport-Touring Enthusiast

You split your time between hard backroad riding and longer hauls across varying conditions, and you want a tire that doesn't demand constant second-guessing as it wears in. The Road 5 delivers consistent feedback and grip in mixed weather without forcing you to choose between performance and practicality.

Perfect Match

Track Day Regular

The Road 5 will handle novice lapping and casual track days without falling apart, but if you're pushing hard pace or chasing lap times, the compound isn't optimized for sustained heat cycling and high-speed cornering loads. Step up to the Power RS or Power Cup 2 — that's where Michelin's track engineering lives.

Consider Michelin Power RS or Power Cup 2

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	120/60ZR17	—	0301-0716	99303	086699993038	$214.06$237.95Save $24
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0717	98658	086699986580	$215.36$238.95Save $24
Rear	150/70ZR17	—	0302-1185	17857	086699178572	$254.53$282.95Save $28
Rear	160/60ZR17	—	0302-1186	03574	086699035745	$269.04$298.95Save $30
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0302-1187	69960	086699699602	$283.51$314.95Save $31
Rear	190/50ZR17	—	0302-1188	88786	3528708111400	$298.03$330.95Save $33
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0302-1189	03178	086699031785	$312.55$346.95Save $34

Frequently Asked

That's the core engineering story of the Road 5. Michelin's XST Evo siping is designed to progressively expose fresh sipe edges as the tire wears, so water evacuation stays efficient rather than degrading. Independent testing has shown Road 5s with 3,500 miles on them stopping in wet conditions comparable to a fresh set of the previous generation Pilot Road 4 — that's a meaningful real-world advantage.

For novice sessions and beginner track days where you're learning lines and building confidence, the Road 5 is perfectly capable. It won't embarrass you. But if you're running intermediate or advanced groups and pushing hard pace, the compound isn't engineered for the heat cycles and sustained cornering loads that track riding demands — the Michelin Power RS or Power Cup 2 are built for that work.

Most riders land somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 miles depending on riding style, bike weight, and road conditions. Aggressive canyon carvers will be closer to the low end; smooth sport-touring riders often push past 7,000. The dual-compound construction extends center wear without giving up the softer shoulder grip you need when the road bends.

The Road 6 is the newer platform with revised compounds and updated siping that delivers incremental gains in wet grip and wear life. That said, the Road 5 is a proven, refined tire — and where it's still available, it often represents stronger value for riders whose riding matches what it does well. Ask us at the shop and we'll be straight with you about which makes more sense for your situation.

Yes — fresh tires carry a mold release agent that reduces grip until the surface is scrubbed off. Plan for 100 conservative miles before you start leaning on them: easy lean angles, progressive braking, no sudden inputs. Pay particular attention to the shoulders, since the unworn edge needs more time to come in than the center strip.

Cross-reference the sizes in your owner's manual or check what's molded into your current sidewall. The Road 5 covers a wide range of sport and sport-touring platforms, but correct sizing matters for handling geometry, fender clearance, and speedometer accuracy. Call us at (714) 516-9059 or stop by — we'll pull up fitment data for your exact year and model before you buy.

Michelin Road 5 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Road 5 for riders across Orange County — Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton — who want a premium sport-touring tire that earns its keep in real conditions, not just on a test track. The Road 5's standout trait is its ability to maintain wet braking performance as it wears, something most competitors simply can't match at any mileage. If you're commuting through marine layer mornings and chasing canyons on weekends, this is one of the most well-rounded street tires Michelin has ever built.

We carry the Road 5 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. Mounting is $69 per tire, balancing runs $9.95, and disposal is $3.50 per tire. We do the work right here in Orange, and we're not moving fast and cutting corners — we're the shop other riders send their friends to because we know tires and we're straight about what fits your riding.

Whether you're on a liter-class naked, a sport-touring twin, or a modern classic, the Road 5's wide size range and consistent performance across platforms make it a smart, confident choice for Orange County street riding. Have questions about whether it's the right fit for your bike or your style? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — we're happy to talk it through before you commit.

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