MICHELIN - 38208 - Road 6 Tire
For riders on wider sport-touring machines, this 190/50ZR17 Road 6 (73W) delivers a lower-profile, higher-contact-patch fitment built on the same core Road 6 technology found across the line. Michelin's internal wet-grip testing put the Road 6 15% ahead of the previous Road 5 generation, attributed to full Silica Technology compounds and the new Water Evergrip tread pattern, with independent testing showing a 10% tread-life improvement as well. The 2CT+ front-tire construction is engineered for better stability under strong acceleration or heavy braking — the moments where a sport-touring rider actually feels the difference between tires.
Features
- 15% more grip than the MICHELIN® Road 5 tire in wet conditions thanks to 100% MICHELIN® Silica Technology™ tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN® Water Evergrip Technology™ (1)
- The MICHELIN® Road 6 tire delivers 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation (2)
- MICHELIN® 2CT+ Technology™, which has been standard on the rear tire, is now applied to the front tire for better rigidity at lean, and more stability when cornering, especially under strong acceleration or heavy braking, compared to the previous generation
- The MICHELIN® Road 6 tire typifies two decades of ongoing innovations and MICHELIN® technologies from our highest level of expertise
- (1) Based on internal lap time testing conducted in '20 in Fontange, France on wet surfaces using a '18 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing MICHELIN® Road 6 and MICHELIN® Road 5 tires. Actual results may vary.
- (2) Based on external wear testing conducted in '20 by Dekra in France using a '14 BMW K1300R fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing weight loss of MICHELIN® Road 6 and MICHELIN® Road 5 tires after 2500 miles. Actual results may vary.
Specs
- Rim Diameter: 17"
- Style: Street
- Construction: R (Radial)
- Product Name: Tire
- Tire Size: 190/50ZR17
- Tread Pattern/Model: Road 6
- Units: Each
- Riding Style: Street
- Load/Speed-Index: (73W)
- Market Segment: Cruiser / Street
- Mounting Position: Rear
- Sidewall: Blackwall
- Aspect Ratio: 50
- Width: 190
- Type: Tubeless
Frequently Asked Questions - MICHELIN - 38208 - Road 6 Tire - Rear - 190/50ZR17
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