150/80-16 Motorcycle Tires
27 models in 150/80-16, from 7 brands we stock. Order online for delivery, or have them fitted at the shop in Orange.
What 150/80-16 means
150 is the section width in millimetres, measured across the tread. 80 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 80% of the section width, which works out to roughly 120 mm here. 16 is the rim diameter in inches — the wheel this tire mounts on.
On most motorcycles a 150/80-16 is a rear tire.
The sizes listed for each model are the sizes it is made in. Confirm against the size on your own bike before ordering — wheel swaps change fitment.Every 150/80-16 tire we stock

A dependable bias-ply cruiser tire built for metric and Japanese platforms — the OE-trusted choice for Shadow, V-Star, and Vulcan riders who want mileage and comfort over track credentials.
A dependable bias-ply cruiser tire built for metric and Japanese platforms — the OE-trusted choice for Shadow, V-Star, and Vulcan riders who want mileage and comfort over track credentials.
The D404 is the go-to replacement tire for metric cruiser riders who want honest mileage and predictable street manners without paying for performance they'll never use.

Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.
Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.
The ME 888 Marathon Ultra is the go-to tire for serious touring and bagger riders who want maximum mileage with dependable, consistent handling from day one to replacement day.

Dunlop's heavy-duty touring tire built for Gold Wing mileage, all-weather grip, and the long haul — not the canyon sprint.
Dunlop's heavy-duty touring tire built for Gold Wing mileage, all-weather grip, and the long haul — not the canyon sprint.
Best suited for high-mileage Gold Wing and cruiser riders who need dependable all-weather grip and long replacement intervals over sport performance.

Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser touring tire — built for V-twin torque, long miles, and all-weather confidence on American iron.
Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser touring tire — built for V-twin torque, long miles, and all-weather confidence on American iron.
Best suited for V-twin riders who prioritize long-haul mileage, wet-weather confidence, and loaded stability over outright cornering performance.

Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser tire built for loaded touring miles, wet-road confidence, and the torque demands of American V-twins and metric cruisers alike.
Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser tire built for loaded touring miles, wet-road confidence, and the torque demands of American V-twins and metric cruisers alike.
The Commander II Reinforced is built for high-mileage cruiser and touring riders who want wet-weather confidence, load capacity, and tires that simply outlast the competition.

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

Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.
Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.
Best suited to performance cruiser riders in Southern California's dry climate who want sport-inspired handling without giving up real-world street manners.

Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.
Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.
The ME 888 Marathon Ultra is built for high-mileage cruiser and bagger riders who demand durability and load stability without giving up street-worthy grip.

Pirelli's street-biased scrambler tire — built for canyon carving, rain-ready, and capable enough when the pavement ends.
Pirelli's street-biased scrambler tire — built for canyon carving, rain-ready, and capable enough when the pavement ends.
Best suited for scrambler and lightweight ADV riders who spend the majority of their time on pavement but refuse to be stopped by a dirt road.

Pirelli's sport-derived cruiser tire built for V-Twin and metric riders who want real handling — not just miles of straight-line comfort.
Pirelli's sport-derived cruiser tire built for V-Twin and metric riders who want real handling — not just miles of straight-line comfort.
The Night Dragon is built for the cruiser rider who still carves corners — best suited for spirited street miles on V-Twins and metric platforms where handling matters as much as mileage.

Pirelli's reinforced cruiser tire built for serious mileage and V-Twin torque — ideal for long-haul riders who refuse to sacrifice grip for longevity.
Pirelli's reinforced cruiser tire built for serious mileage and V-Twin torque — ideal for long-haul riders who refuse to sacrifice grip for longevity.
The Night Dragon GT Reinforced is the go-to choice for high-mileage cruiser riders who want Pirelli grip and durability in a tire built for big, torquey bikes.

Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.
Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.
The Cruisetec is the go-to for V-twin riders who carve backroads on weekends and need genuine wet-weather grip every other day of the year.

A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.
A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.
Best suited to bagger and power cruiser riders who want real wet-weather confidence and canyon-capable grip without abandoning touring durability.

Metzeler's refined sport-touring tire engineered for high-mileage street riders who demand all-weather confidence without giving up spirited handling.
Metzeler's refined sport-touring tire engineered for high-mileage street riders who demand all-weather confidence without giving up spirited handling.
The Roadtec 01 is built for serious street miles — ideal for Orange County riders who split time between the 55 freeway and Ortega Highway without swapping tires.

A reinforced cruiser tire built for power V-twins and loaded baggers — wet-weather capable, long-lasting, and sharp enough for canyon carving.
A reinforced cruiser tire built for power V-twins and loaded baggers — wet-weather capable, long-lasting, and sharp enough for canyon carving.
The AV92 Reinforced is the go-to choice for power cruiser and bagger riders who want genuine wet-weather confidence and long-haul durability without sacrificing street feel.

OE-spec cruiser tire built specifically for the Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan — factory-validated handling and predictable wear for heavy V-twin riders.
OE-spec cruiser tire built specifically for the Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan — factory-validated handling and predictable wear for heavy V-twin riders.
The D251 is the right call for VN2000 Vulcan owners who want factory-spec confidence and predictable wear without chasing aftermarket variables.

Classic whitewall style meets dependable all-season performance — built for vintage, retro, and heritage cruisers that demand both looks and real-world capability.
Classic whitewall style meets dependable all-season performance — built for vintage, retro, and heritage cruisers that demand both looks and real-world capability.
The Cruisemax Whitewall is the go-to choice for heritage and retro cruiser riders who want honest all-weather performance wrapped in classic styling.

Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.
Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.
The D401 is the go-to choice for Harley Sportster and Dyna owners who want factory-match reliability, solid wet grip, and maximum mileage from a street cruiser tire.

A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.
A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.
Best suited to high-mileage V-twin riders who need load-carrying confidence and all-weather grip without overpaying for sport performance they'll never use.

Avon's sport-DNA cruiser tire built for power V-twins that eat canyon roads for breakfast and cross states for dinner.
Avon's sport-DNA cruiser tire built for power V-twins that eat canyon roads for breakfast and cross states for dinner.
The AV91 is the go-to for power cruiser and touring riders who want genuine sport responsiveness without trading away mileage or wet-weather confidence.

A sport-construction cruiser tire built for power V-twins that demand real grip, confident wet-weather performance, and the mileage to back it up.
A sport-construction cruiser tire built for power V-twins that demand real grip, confident wet-weather performance, and the mileage to back it up.
Best suited to power cruiser and touring riders who want sport-tier handling and wet-weather confidence without giving up the mileage their bike demands.

Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.
Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.
The Lasertec is the go-to choice for classic and vintage bike owners who need modern wet-weather grip and long mileage in a bias-ply fitment.

A dependable all-weather cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins, baggers, and long-haul touring rigs that need stability, load capacity, and honest mileage.
A dependable all-weather cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins, baggers, and long-haul touring rigs that need stability, load capacity, and honest mileage.
The K673 Kruz is built for cruiser and touring riders who want dependable wet-weather grip and solid mileage at a price that doesn't sting.

A street-biased 70/30 dual-sport tire built for adventure commuters who want real wet-weather grip and legitimate dirt capability without swapping rubber every weekend.
A street-biased 70/30 dual-sport tire built for adventure commuters who want real wet-weather grip and legitimate dirt capability without swapping rubber every weekend.
Best suited for adventure commuters and dual-sport riders who spend most miles on pavement but demand real traction when the road turns to gravel or wet asphalt.

Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.
Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.
Best suited for heavy-bike riders who split time between highway miles and weekend twisties and want predictable all-weather performance without breaking the bank.

An 80/20 street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who commute all week and hit the fire roads on weekends — one capable set of rubber, no compromises required.
An 80/20 street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who commute all week and hit the fire roads on weekends — one capable set of rubber, no compromises required.
Best suited for the everyday dual-sport or small-adventure rider who wants a single tire to cover commuting, weekend gravel, and the occasional fire road without breaking the budget.

European-engineered cruiser rubber built for long hauls, loaded bikes, and year-round riding confidence on California roads.
European-engineered cruiser rubber built for long hauls, loaded bikes, and year-round riding confidence on California roads.
The Custom Force is built for the cruiser rider who logs real miles in real weather — loaded, two-up, or solo on the 91 at rush hour.
Brands that make a 150/80-16
Other common sizes
Running a different size front and rear? These are the other sizes we stock, closest wheel diameter first.
Before you buy
- When to replace your motorcycle tires
- How long do motorcycle tires last?
- Reading the DOT date code on a tire
- Setting motorcycle tire pressure
- Bias-ply vs radial motorcycle tires
- Why tire balancing matters
Fitting a 150/80-16 at MTC
We mount and balance every tire we sell, and tires you bring in. Walk-ins welcome at the Orange shop, or book a slot so the bay is ready when you arrive.