Anyone mount MICHELIN ROAD 6 tires on their bike? Thinking of putting a set on my Tiger and was wondering if anyone here had comments about them.
Michelin Road 6
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I haven't tried the '6' version, but all their previous versions were good in the wet, and lasted a long time, but in high heat situations (Ambient temp, road temp, and/or pushed hard) they could get greasy. Not too many road riders will push them hard enough to experience that.
On an ADV bike, they should be good on road at any pace you'd likely subject them to.
On an ADV bike, they should be good on road at any pace you'd likely subject them to.
I have the Road 5 GT, I bought leftover stock so the tires are manufactured in 2019.
Despite their age, I push the bike to its limits with no issues until I scrape the pegs. The tires just won't give up. I assume Road 6 must be better than 5. I have put about 3000 miles so far, no visible wear on the tires.
Since your bike is heavier, I'd highly suggest going with Road 6 GT.
Despite their age, I push the bike to its limits with no issues until I scrape the pegs. The tires just won't give up. I assume Road 6 must be better than 5. I have put about 3000 miles so far, no visible wear on the tires.
Since your bike is heavier, I'd highly suggest going with Road 6 GT.
Dunlop Roadsmart IV has been my go to, Michelin is a great tire as well. Seems to be either you like one or you don't.
Expensive but grippy, long wearing (relatively) and good on wet bitumen. Resistance to front cupping depends on your make / model. If your bike is tough on front tyres like my FJR13, scalloping might be inevitable. Even if you're fussy about pressures.
Currently running a set on my XJR13. Looking good for about 12000 kilometres. Good luck with yours.
Currently running a set on my XJR13. Looking good for about 12000 kilometres. Good luck with yours.
