Description
180/55R17 Michelin p/road 6 GT
The michelin road 6 GT (180/55 zr17) is a premium rear sport-touring tyre specifically engineered for heavy sport-touring motorcycles, GT bikes, and loaded pillion riding.Engineered specifically for heavy, full-dress touring rigs, power-cruisers, and fully loaded baggers, the GT variant incorporates an extra carcass ply over the standard road 6 to maintain structural stability, reduce casing flex under heavy payloads, and deliver long-distance highway durability.
Key specifications:
>Size: 180/55ZR17 (180 mm width, 55% aspect ratio, radial construction [“zr”], 17-inch rear rim)
>Load/speed index: (73W) (max load capacity of 365 kg / 805 lbs; speed rated for above 270 km/h / 168 mph)
>Position: rear fitment (commonly paired with a 120/70ZR17 road 6 GT front)
Standout features:
1.Reinforced GT carcass architecture: adds a dedicated carcass casing ply to increase structural rigidity, suppressing high-speed weaving and tire squirm under heavy passenger, luggage, or trailer loads.
2.Michelin 2CT+ Dual-compound technology: features a high-wear central strip composed of 100% silica rubber layered over a stiffer base compound, flanked by softer shoulder rubber for maximum wet/dry edge grip when leaning heavy bikes into corners.
3.Water Evergrip™ 3D siping: integrates patented progressive sipes that widen as the tread wears, ensuring consistent standing-water evacuation and high wet-braking performance throughout the tire’s service life.
4.10% Mileage increase: formulated with high-density silica and adaptive functional polymers to extend total tread lifespan over the previous-generation road 5 GT.

