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180/55-18 Motorcycle Tires

12 models in 180/55-18, from 6 brands we stock. Order online for delivery, or have them fitted at the shop in Orange.

What 180/55-18 means

180 is the section width in millimetres, measured across the tread. 55 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55% of the section width, which works out to roughly 99 mm here. 18 is the rim diameter in inches — the wheel this tire mounts on.

On most motorcycles a 180/55-18 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 180/55-18 tire we stock

METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
METZELER
ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra

Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.

Long-Haul TourerCustom Bagger EnthusiastSport-Touring Rider
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METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra

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.

Best for
Long-Haul TourerCustom Bagger EnthusiastSport-Touring Rider
MICHELIN Commander III Reinforced Touring — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
MICHELIN
Commander III Reinforced Touring

Michelin's purpose-built touring tire for V-twin riders who demand class-leading mileage, two-up load stability, and all-weather confidence on every long haul.

Long-Haul LarryWeekend Warrior WendyCanyon Carver Chris
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MICHELIN Commander III Reinforced Touring

Michelin's purpose-built touring tire for V-twin riders who demand class-leading mileage, two-up load stability, and all-weather confidence on every long haul.

Best suited for loaded V-twin touring riders who prioritize long tread life, wet-weather reliability, and two-up stability over spirited canyon performance.

Best for
Long-Haul LarryWeekend Warrior WendyCanyon Carver Chris
DUNLOP D207 ZR — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
D207 ZR

A purpose-built performance tire for Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Night Rod, and Street Rod riders who expect their rubber to keep up with the machine.

V-Rod Canyon CarverPerformance Cruiser EnthusiastRelaxed Highway V-Rod Rider
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DUNLOP D207 ZR

A purpose-built performance tire for Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Night Rod, and Street Rod riders who expect their rubber to keep up with the machine.

The D207 ZR is the go-to rubber for V-Rod owners who ride their bike like it was built to be ridden — hard, confident, and in control.

Best for
V-Rod Canyon CarverPerformance Cruiser EnthusiastRelaxed Highway V-Rod Rider
PIRELLI Diablo Powercruiser — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
PIRELLI
Diablo Powercruiser

Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.

Canyon Carver on Power CruiserAggressive Street RiderTouring-Focused Cruiser Rider
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PIRELLI Diablo Powercruiser

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.

Best for
Canyon Carver on Power CruiserAggressive Street RiderTouring-Focused Cruiser Rider
METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
METZELER
ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced

Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.

Long-Haul TourerWeekend Sport-TourerAggressive Canyon Rider
View tire →8.3
METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced

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.

Best for
Long-Haul TourerWeekend Sport-TourerAggressive Canyon Rider
PIRELLI Night Dragon™ GT — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
PIRELLI
Night Dragon™ GT

Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.

Long-Distance TourerSpirited Cruiser RiderTrack Day Enthusiast
View tire →8.2
PIRELLI Night Dragon™ GT

Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.

The Night Dragon GT is the go-to cruiser tire for V-Twin and metric riders who prioritize durability and highway stability without sacrificing corner confidence.

Best for
Long-Distance TourerSpirited Cruiser RiderTrack Day Enthusiast
METZELER Cruisetec™ — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
METZELER
Cruisetec™

Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.

Canyon CruiserAll-Weather TourerPure Highway Cruiser
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METZELER Cruisetec™

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.

Best for
Canyon CruiserAll-Weather TourerPure Highway Cruiser
METZELER Cruisetec™ Reinforced — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
METZELER
Cruisetec™ Reinforced

A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.

Performance Bagger PilotAggressive Street CruiserMaximum Mileage Tourer
View tire →8.1
METZELER Cruisetec™ Reinforced

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.

Best for
Performance Bagger PilotAggressive Street CruiserMaximum Mileage Tourer
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
AVON
Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced

A reinforced cruiser tire built for power V-twins and loaded baggers — wet-weather capable, long-lasting, and sharp enough for canyon carving.

Touring EnthusiastPower Cruiser PilotTrack-Focused Rider
View tire →8.3
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92 Reinforced

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.

Best for
Touring EnthusiastPower Cruiser PilotTrack-Focused Rider
DUNLOP AE2 — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
DUNLOP
AE2

A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.

Long-Distance TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterSport-Touring Enthusiast
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DUNLOP AE2

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.

Best for
Long-Distance TourerDaily Cruiser CommuterSport-Touring Enthusiast
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92 — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
AVON
Cobra Chrome AV92

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.

Power Cruiser EnthusiastLong-Distance TourerTraditional Cruiser Rider
View tire →8.2
AVON Cobra Chrome AV92

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.

Best for
Power Cruiser EnthusiastLong-Distance TourerTraditional Cruiser Rider
KENDA K6702 Cataclysm — 180/55-18 motorcycle tire
KENDA
K6702 Cataclysm

Dual-compound cruiser and touring tire engineered for heavyweight bikes that demand long-haul durability and confident canyon grip.

Heavy Cruiser EnthusiastSport-Touring CommuterTrack Day Regular
View tire →7.8
KENDA K6702 Cataclysm

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.

Best for
Heavy Cruiser EnthusiastSport-Touring CommuterTrack Day Regular

Brands that make a 180/55-18

Other common sizes

Running a different size front and rear? These are the other sizes we stock, closest wheel diameter first.

Before you buy

Fitting a 180/55-18 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.