Michelin continues its success story and further development on what may be the best and most high-performance touring tyre on the market – the Michelin Road 5!
Are you looking for a tyre that gives you all the confidence you need, even in the blazing sunshine or the heavy rain? Then look no further!
Newly developed XST Evo technology repels water more efficiently than ever, together with the latest rubber blends, and gives excellent grip in wet road conditions when cornering and braking.
The tread pattern finishes earlier which creates a smoothness when leaning around curves, providing maximum contact with the asphalt when riding on dry road surfaces.
The tread will become smoother over its lifetime and even when only 50% of the pattern remains, the reliable grip is not compromised.
Thanks to the latest Michelin 2CT and 2CT+ technologies, Michelin uses a hard rubber blend in the middle of the tread to maximise longevity and a softer rubber blend on the sides to maximise grip when you need it the most, like when going around curves. Patented ACT + technology makes the sides and centre of the tyre extremely rigid, providing increased stability both at high speeds and when confronted with braking on curves.
How do I read a tyre designation?
120/60 ZR17 55W TL
Tyre width (120)/60 ZR17 55 TL
The tyre is in this case is 120 mm wide at its widest point.
Tyre height 120/(60) ZR17 55 TL
The tyre height is 60% of the tyre width, in this case 72 mm.
Speed index 120/60 (Z) R17 55 TL
More than 300 km/h
F = 80 km/h
G = 90 km7h
J = 100 km/h
K = 110 km/h
L = 120 km/h
M = 130 km/h
N = 140 km/h
P = 150 km/h
Q = 160 km/h
R = 170 km/h
S = 180 km/h
T = 190 km/h
U = 200 km/h
H = 210 km/h
V = 240 km/h
W = 270 km/h
Y = 300 km/h
Z = more than 300 km/h
Tyre type 120/60 Z (R) 17 55 TL
R = Radial tires. The cord lies radially over the tyre. Better curve properties than other tyres.
- Diagonal tyre. Example: 90/90 (-) 21 The cord lies diagonally over the tyre, expanding more than a radial tyre at high speeds. Also great as an off-road tyre.
B = Belt diagonal. New and improved version of diagonal frame. Expands less than a traditional diagonal tyre. A popular tyre that works very well with custom tyres.
Inch size on tyre 120/60 ZR (17) 55 TL
17 stands for 17 inches in this case.
Load index is maximum load at maximum specified speed for the current tyre 120/60 ZR17 (55) TL
In this case, 218 kg.
21 = 82.5 kg
22 = 85.0 kg
23 = 87.5 kg
24 = 90.0 kg
25 = 92.5 kg
26 = 95.0 kg
27 = 97.5 kg
28 = 100 kg
29 = 103 kg
30 = 106 kg
31 = 109 kg
32 = 112 kg
33 = 115 kg
34 = 118 kg
35 = 121 kg
36 = 125 kg
37 = 128 kg
38 = 132 kg
39 = 136 kg
40 = 140 kg
41 = 145 kg
42 = 150 kg
43 = 155 kg
44 = 160 kg
45 = 165 kg
46 = 170 kg
47 = 175 kg
48 = 180 kg
49 = 185 kg
50 = 190 kg
51 = 195 kg
52 = 200 kg
53 = 206 kg
54 = 212 kg
55 = 218 kg
56 = 224 kg
57 = 230 kg
58 = 236 kg
59 = 243 kg
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg
Tyre type and extras 120/60 ZR17 55 (TL)
TT = Tube Type, for inner tube.
TL = Tube less, tubeless.
REINF = Extra reinforced
Are you looking for a tyre that gives you all the confidence you need, even in the blazing sunshine or the heavy rain? Then look no further!
Newly developed XST Evo technology repels water more efficiently than ever, together with the latest rubber blends, and gives excellent grip in wet road conditions when cornering and braking.
The tread pattern finishes earlier which creates a smoothness when leaning around curves, providing maximum contact with the asphalt when riding on dry road surfaces.
The tread will become smoother over its lifetime and even when only 50% of the pattern remains, the reliable grip is not compromised.
Thanks to the latest Michelin 2CT and 2CT+ technologies, Michelin uses a hard rubber blend in the middle of the tread to maximise longevity and a softer rubber blend on the sides to maximise grip when you need it the most, like when going around curves. Patented ACT + technology makes the sides and centre of the tyre extremely rigid, providing increased stability both at high speeds and when confronted with braking on curves.
How do I read a tyre designation?
120/60 ZR17 55W TL
Tyre width (120)/60 ZR17 55 TL
The tyre is in this case is 120 mm wide at its widest point.
Tyre height 120/(60) ZR17 55 TL
The tyre height is 60% of the tyre width, in this case 72 mm.
Speed index 120/60 (Z) R17 55 TL
More than 300 km/h
F = 80 km/h
G = 90 km7h
J = 100 km/h
K = 110 km/h
L = 120 km/h
M = 130 km/h
N = 140 km/h
P = 150 km/h
Q = 160 km/h
R = 170 km/h
S = 180 km/h
T = 190 km/h
U = 200 km/h
H = 210 km/h
V = 240 km/h
W = 270 km/h
Y = 300 km/h
Z = more than 300 km/h
Tyre type 120/60 Z (R) 17 55 TL
R = Radial tires. The cord lies radially over the tyre. Better curve properties than other tyres.
- Diagonal tyre. Example: 90/90 (-) 21 The cord lies diagonally over the tyre, expanding more than a radial tyre at high speeds. Also great as an off-road tyre.
B = Belt diagonal. New and improved version of diagonal frame. Expands less than a traditional diagonal tyre. A popular tyre that works very well with custom tyres.
Inch size on tyre 120/60 ZR (17) 55 TL
17 stands for 17 inches in this case.
Load index is maximum load at maximum specified speed for the current tyre 120/60 ZR17 (55) TL
In this case, 218 kg.
21 = 82.5 kg
22 = 85.0 kg
23 = 87.5 kg
24 = 90.0 kg
25 = 92.5 kg
26 = 95.0 kg
27 = 97.5 kg
28 = 100 kg
29 = 103 kg
30 = 106 kg
31 = 109 kg
32 = 112 kg
33 = 115 kg
34 = 118 kg
35 = 121 kg
36 = 125 kg
37 = 128 kg
38 = 132 kg
39 = 136 kg
40 = 140 kg
41 = 145 kg
42 = 150 kg
43 = 155 kg
44 = 160 kg
45 = 165 kg
46 = 170 kg
47 = 175 kg
48 = 180 kg
49 = 185 kg
50 = 190 kg
51 = 195 kg
52 = 200 kg
53 = 206 kg
54 = 212 kg
55 = 218 kg
56 = 224 kg
57 = 230 kg
58 = 236 kg
59 = 243 kg
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg
Tyre type and extras 120/60 ZR17 55 (TL)
TT = Tube Type, for inner tube.
TL = Tube less, tubeless.
REINF = Extra reinforced