SidLexic
Member
Hello,
Very new to the riding scene, never had to give much thought about tires until owning a bike... So I've been recommended the Michelin Pilot Road 2s and the reviews seem to back it pretty well. While ordering the tires, it gives me a list of sizes to choose from.
Michelin Pilot Road 2 Rear Tire - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore
Tire size is 180/55ZR17, I get that (180mm, 55%, speed rating Z, rim 17") but what does 75W mean? or 73W B? etc... is this the rubber hardness or compound number? currently have a very old and bald Battlax 73W on there but I just got the bike so I cant say what I think of it.
Anyway, new rider, dont think I'll be going too crazy this year, any recommendations other than the Road 2s?
Thanks
Very new to the riding scene, never had to give much thought about tires until owning a bike... So I've been recommended the Michelin Pilot Road 2s and the reviews seem to back it pretty well. While ordering the tires, it gives me a list of sizes to choose from.
Michelin Pilot Road 2 Rear Tire - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore
Tire size is 180/55ZR17, I get that (180mm, 55%, speed rating Z, rim 17") but what does 75W mean? or 73W B? etc... is this the rubber hardness or compound number? currently have a very old and bald Battlax 73W on there but I just got the bike so I cant say what I think of it.
Anyway, new rider, dont think I'll be going too crazy this year, any recommendations other than the Road 2s?
Thanks