180/55 R17 Tyres
The following tyres have been reviewed in 180/55 R17.
| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Viper Xtreme AV62 (2) | 100% | 0% | 95% | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| Michelin Power SuperSport Evo (2) | 100% | 80% | 95% | 95% | 80% | 100% |
| Michelin Power GP (5) | 98% | 78% | 92% | 94% | 90% | 96% |
| Avon Spirit ST (12) | 95% | 98% | 92% | 95% | 85% | 93% |
| Michelin Pilot Road 3 (21) | 92% | 92% | 87% | 85% | 90% | 89% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 (45) | 92% | 85% | 89% | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Dunlop RoadSmart III (15) | 90% | 89% | 90% | 89% | 90% | 89% |
| Nankang WF2 Sportiac (6) | 100% | 90% | 94% | 70% | 82% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Power 3 (5) | 92% | 82% | 92% | 92% | 86% | 88% |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II (5) | 98% | 86% | 92% | 94% | 70% | 84% |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (5) | 92% | 84% | 90% | 92% | 73% | 90% |
| Dunlop GP Racer D211 (11) | 98% | 72% | 97% | 96% | 72% | 82% |
| Dunlop Mutant (4) | 98% | 93% | 100% | 83% | 93% | 98% |
| Continental ContiSportAttack 2 (7) | 98% | 78% | 95% | 93% | 65% | 93% |
| Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II (2) | 95% | 75% | 90% | 95% | 70% | 95% |
| Dunlop Sportsmart (11) | 94% | 76% | 90% | 91% | 77% | 85% |
| Avon 3D Ultra Sport (9) | 96% | 77% | 91% | 89% | 69% | 88% |
| Metzeler Sportec M9 RR (7) | 93% | 80% | 75% | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 (4) | 90% | 90% | 85% | 88% | 70% | 98% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 (7) | 95% | 80% | 92% | 95% | 63% | 83% |
| Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR (10) | 92% | 81% | 84% | 88% | 76% | 90% |
| Dunlop Roadsmart (13) | 88% | 85% | 83% | 85% | 82% | 88% |
| Dunlop SportSmart 2 (4) | 87% | 73% | 90% | 97% | 83% | 90% |
| Metzeler ROADTEC 01 (20) | 91% | 91% | 91% | 88% | 69% | 88% |
| Michelin Power One (3) | 97% | 60% | 97% | 97% | 70% | 87% |
| Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 (11) | 90% | 76% | 92% | 84% | 68% | 95% |
| Michelin Road 5 (23) | 89% | 87% | 85% | 80% | 83% | 89% |
| Continental ContiSport Attack (7) | 94% | 74% | 90% | 91% | 74% | 86% |
| Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE (5) | 96% | 88% | 86% | 94% | 75% | 78% |
| Michelin Pilot Road 2 (15) | 90% | 80% | 86% | 81% | 89% | 85% |
| Michelin Power RS (11) | 96% | 74% | 89% | 92% | 65% | 78% |
| Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC (1) | 100% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 80% |
| Michelin Road 5 GT (2) | 85% | 60% | 80% | 95% | 90% | 80% |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso III (9) | 90% | 77% | 86% | 90% | 75% | 88% |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa (22) | 93% | 67% | 89% | 87% | 71% | 86% |
| Michelin Power RS Plus (3) | 90% | 65% | 80% | 87% | 80% | 90% |
| Pirelli Scorpion Trail II (7) | 90% | 74% | 87% | 87% | 79% | 83% |
| Michelin Pilot Road (4) | 80% | 78% | 75% | 80% | 95% | 90% |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso II (19) | 90% | 73% | 86% | 84% | 75% | 86% |
| Michelin Pilot Road 4 (18) | 85% | 84% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 84% |
| Pirelli Angel ST (8) | 81% | 83% | 80% | 79% | 85% | 91% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport (41) | 92% | 82% | 86% | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Dunlop SportSmart 2 Max (2) | 80% | 80% | 75% | 75% | 0% | 85% |
| Dunlop GP Racer D209 (2) | 100% | 70% | 95% | 90% | 50% | 60% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 (12) | 93% | 74% | 87% | 91% | 64% | 80% |
| Avon Storm 2 Ultra (26) | 86% | 70% | 75% | 75% | 88% | 83% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport (9) | 86% | 75% | 75% | 85% | 70% | 88% |
| Michelin Power 5 (15) | 86% | 81% | 84% | 81% | 72% | 85% |
| Continental ContiRoad Attack (11) | 83% | 72% | 83% | 79% | 84% | 83% |
| Pirelli Angel GT (10) | 83% | 81% | 75% | 76% | 79% | 83% |
| Maxxis M6029 Supermaxx (10) | 85% | 74% | 79% | 82% | 71% | 80% |
| Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR (4) | 85% | 70% | 85% | 83% | 70% | 83% |
| Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro (10) | 97% | 48% | 90% | 89% | 55% | 78% |
| Michelin Pilot Power (11) | 85% | 82% | 84% | 67% | 66% | 78% |
| Dunlop SportSmart TT (5) | 100% | 23% | 92% | 98% | 58% | 74% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO (9) | 84% | 81% | 70% | 80% | 71% | 78% |
| Michelin Pilot Power 2CT (16) | 89% | 67% | 82% | 64% | 76% | 86% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Racing R10 (6) | 96% | 45% | 80% | 70% | 75% | 83% |
| Pirelli Angel GT II (6) | 85% | 78% | 67% | 76% | 78% | 70% |
| Michelin Power Pure (4) | 80% | 75% | 73% | 75% | 78% | 88% |
| Pirelli Diablo (9) | 73% | 79% | 70% | 74% | 83% | 79% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 (10) | 86% | 71% | 76% | 74% | 79% | 79% |
| Dunlop Qualifier Core (3) | 80% | 75% | 65% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
| Avon Viper Supersport AV60 (5) | 86% | 64% | 74% | 66% | 74% | 80% |
| Bridgestone S20 (13) | 82% | 72% | 76% | 82% | 50% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 010 (3) | 80% | 73% | 83% | 83% | 67% | 67% |
| Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact (12) | 78% | 66% | 71% | 68% | 81% | 79% |
| Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 (11) | 85% | 72% | 69% | 65% | 70% | 76% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 015 (13) | 85% | 66% | 76% | 75% | 52% | 77% |
| Avon Storm 3D XM (11) | 83% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 84% | 79% |
| Pirelli Diablo Corsa III (10) | 87% | 68% | 81% | 65% | 55% | 75% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS11 (1) | 80% | 40% | 70% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa (12) | 86% | 45% | 75% | 81% | 59% | 78% |
| MRF ZLX (7) | 68% | 75% | 65% | 73% | 70% | 73% |
| Metzeler Tourance Next (3) | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 50% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 (4) | 85% | 80% | 65% | 73% | 53% | 70% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (162) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Avon VP2 (2) | 90% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 40% | 65% |
| Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact (8) | 81% | 64% | 69% | 59% | 59% | 68% |
| Michelin Pilot Street (20) | 74% | 58% | 60% | 63% | 68% | 69% |
| Maxxis Supermaxx ST (13) | 82% | 73% | 72% | 73% | 31% | 73% |
| Metzeler Racetec Interact K3 (3) | 87% | 37% | 67% | 63% | 57% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 (26) | 73% | 48% | 64% | 65% | 52% | 65% |
| Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 (15) | 74% | 61% | 67% | 68% | 30% | 57% |
| Dunlop Sportmax D207e (6) | 68% | 57% | 57% | 53% | 43% | 57% |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 012 (10) | 68% | 46% | 45% | 41% | 57% | 62% |
| Avon 3D Ultra (2) | 55% | 10% | 50% | 5% | 60% | 60% |
180/55 17 Tyre Review Highlights
Avon Storm 3D XM rated 53% while driving a Triumph Sprint RS
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 average miles
Changed to these from Bridgestones - feels now like a bit of a mistake! Though only a year old, the rubber on the front - particularly the edges - has noticeably hardened. That, along with some really obvious cupping of the tread, meant that the feedback in bends had gone. It was uncomfortable leaning the bike over as it felt insecure and it was no longer tracking a line nicely. In the wet, the grip was still there, but the feel from the front was extra vague. The rear had fared better, but had developed some square-off. Though both front and rear had at least 1000 miles left in them in them before reaching tread-depth limit, it was no longer a pleasure to ride on them.
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 rated 71% while driving a Yamaha MT 07
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
used for about 6000km always without saving anything. very aggressive driving style but with a 48hp bike.
degradation increases significantly on days with temperatures in the 40s. on colder days they take a few km before coming up to temperature.
overall satisfied
degradation increases significantly on days with temperatures in the 40s. on colder days they take a few km before coming up to temperature.
overall satisfied
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 rated 56% while driving a Kawasaki ZX6R
Driving on mostly town for 5000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 5000 spirited miles
Despite frequent use, my tire has low mileage, indicating its durability and efficient performance.
Maxxis Supermaxx ST rated 54% while driving a KTM 790 Duke
Driving on a combination of roads for 3100 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3100 spirited miles
Dry Grip - really impressive for the price point. Never any drama and very consistent grip all the way to the edge of the tyre.
Wet Grip - again, incredible for the price. Great feel of grip levels and never sliding all over the place for as long as you're sensible with that right wrist.
Road Feedback - while the road feedback was great in the wet due to the low grip threshold, this completely changed in the dry. Whilst I had a rough idea what was going on, it was never a feeling of complete security especially when pushing the tyre. While grip levels to the edge of the tyre was never an issue, feel was. It almost felt like you would hit a barrier where the tyre would just stop communicating what the front end is doing, leaving to a constant feeling mid corner of "oh sh*t am I about to lose the front?" For proper spirited riding on the road, this can be almost scary at times.
Handling - while the handling wasn't bad, it also wasn't great. Tip in was incredibly sluggish, and this is what makes it lose points big time. Once it is tipped in, mid corner adjustments are easy and actually quick pleasant, but quickly flicking back and forth on these tyres feels like more of a workout rather than fun. I find that a real shame.
Wear - the worst point of this tyre, and downright embarrassing for how Maxxis advertise it. A sport-touring tyre, that gets mileage as if it were a hypersport tyre, terrible. While sure it has a lot of grip for what is a sport-touring tyre, I'm 3100 miles in and at the rear it's at the wear bars and it is incredibly squared off. When much nicer (but also far more expensive) hypersport tyres get similar mileage whilst also being far far more enjoyable to ride, I seriously expect better. Not only that but at this point of wear levels, the poor road feedback only gets worse. The front is still doing alright though, it seems like the typical 2x rear for every 1x front.
Comfort - actually quite a strong point of this tyre, it feels wonderfully comfortable over harsh bumps given its decent mid corner support.
Buy Again - absolutely not, while the £175 price for a pair of 120/70/17 180/55/17 tyres is great, you can also get Maxxis' Supermaxx Sport MA-SP tyres for the same price, which are a far more sporty offering whilst having a duel compound tread, likely leading to even better performance at the same sort of mileage. However, for just £100 more or even less if you can get a good deal, you can find the likes of Metzeler M9-RR's or Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3's. Far better tyres which will also should get you more miles both front and rear. I've personally (now that I have worn out the rear) picked up a cracking deal on a pair of Avon 3D Ultra Evo's for just £175, I'm not even going to bother saving some money and buying another rear to make the most out of the front tyre, I really feel these Maxxis tyres are spoiling my bikes handling.
Wet Grip - again, incredible for the price. Great feel of grip levels and never sliding all over the place for as long as you're sensible with that right wrist.
Road Feedback - while the road feedback was great in the wet due to the low grip threshold, this completely changed in the dry. Whilst I had a rough idea what was going on, it was never a feeling of complete security especially when pushing the tyre. While grip levels to the edge of the tyre was never an issue, feel was. It almost felt like you would hit a barrier where the tyre would just stop communicating what the front end is doing, leaving to a constant feeling mid corner of "oh sh*t am I about to lose the front?" For proper spirited riding on the road, this can be almost scary at times.
Handling - while the handling wasn't bad, it also wasn't great. Tip in was incredibly sluggish, and this is what makes it lose points big time. Once it is tipped in, mid corner adjustments are easy and actually quick pleasant, but quickly flicking back and forth on these tyres feels like more of a workout rather than fun. I find that a real shame.
Wear - the worst point of this tyre, and downright embarrassing for how Maxxis advertise it. A sport-touring tyre, that gets mileage as if it were a hypersport tyre, terrible. While sure it has a lot of grip for what is a sport-touring tyre, I'm 3100 miles in and at the rear it's at the wear bars and it is incredibly squared off. When much nicer (but also far more expensive) hypersport tyres get similar mileage whilst also being far far more enjoyable to ride, I seriously expect better. Not only that but at this point of wear levels, the poor road feedback only gets worse. The front is still doing alright though, it seems like the typical 2x rear for every 1x front.
Comfort - actually quite a strong point of this tyre, it feels wonderfully comfortable over harsh bumps given its decent mid corner support.
Buy Again - absolutely not, while the £175 price for a pair of 120/70/17 180/55/17 tyres is great, you can also get Maxxis' Supermaxx Sport MA-SP tyres for the same price, which are a far more sporty offering whilst having a duel compound tread, likely leading to even better performance at the same sort of mileage. However, for just £100 more or even less if you can get a good deal, you can find the likes of Metzeler M9-RR's or Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3's. Far better tyres which will also should get you more miles both front and rear. I've personally (now that I have worn out the rear) picked up a cracking deal on a pair of Avon 3D Ultra Evo's for just £175, I'm not even going to bother saving some money and buying another rear to make the most out of the front tyre, I really feel these Maxxis tyres are spoiling my bikes handling.
Pirelli Angel ST rated 83% while driving a Suzuki Bandit 1250 SA
Driving on mostly country roads for 5800 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 5800 spirited miles
I ride the Adelaide Hills on a Suzuki Bandit 1250, a rather heavy sports tourer. My riding style is brisk, but nearly always legal. My priorities are overall stability, light and neutral steering (meaning that no effort is needed to maintain a line through a corner), long life, and of course, price. With the Angel STs, I think I made an excellent choice. The dry grip is very good (no slides or surprises) but then again, I do not ride like a Casey Stoner wannabe. I cannot comment on wet grip because I try hard to avoid rain and on the rare occasion I do get caught on wet roads, I ride like Casey's grandmother. Both front and rear need replacing after approximately 9000km which is a bit less than I had hoped for, but it is a heavy bike. When I first got them new, I was very impressed by how light and precise the steering became, like the bike lost 50 Kg instantly. When new(ish), the Angel STs track corners effortlessly and do not stand up if front brakes are applied while leaned over. The degree of wear is about the same front and rear, but the treads has retained their shape even after 9000+ kms, so the steering is still quite good, although they're a bit reluctant on initial turn-in when compared to new. Nevertheless, they perform much better than the Dunlop Roadsmarts they replaced, which were nearly unrideable at their wear limit. Stability has never suffered regardless of wear and they deal with bumpy roads pretty well, comfort- and grip-wise, which is good because we have a lot of crap roads. The Angel STs really suit the Bandit 1250. If the price is right, I would buy them again.
Dunlop Qualifier Core rated 56% while driving a Yamaha
Driving on mostly country roads for 2850 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2850 spirited miles
Rode them half season on 2022 MT09, after second set of stock S22 got worn in 3000 miles.
After the tyre specialist said they’ve gotten something new and consulting the Dunlop website, I decided to give them a shot.
Decent grip, especially in the dry, but significantly worse braking performance.
Wear is ok, better than classic hypersport tyre, but worse than a full blown sport touring.
Slow to turn in and numbs the handlebar sensation, increases the force needed to lean.
The tire is heavy and deformable on acceleration.
Considering the price, it is better than a worn tyre, but not great.
Better suited for lower torque or a bit older bike.
In the end, might go with a sporty sport touring tyre, that is not worse in handling and braking but last longer.
After the tyre specialist said they’ve gotten something new and consulting the Dunlop website, I decided to give them a shot.
Decent grip, especially in the dry, but significantly worse braking performance.
Wear is ok, better than classic hypersport tyre, but worse than a full blown sport touring.
Slow to turn in and numbs the handlebar sensation, increases the force needed to lean.
The tire is heavy and deformable on acceleration.
Considering the price, it is better than a worn tyre, but not great.
Better suited for lower torque or a bit older bike.
In the end, might go with a sporty sport touring tyre, that is not worse in handling and braking but last longer.
hi to all , i ride z900 rs ,got 11k from gt's and now my gt 2 are due ,i got 18 k on them very happy ;;thay keep up with diablos on country roads at very high speeds on max corner thay will slide , but let you know their limit ,,
Metzeler Sportec M9 RR rated 91% while driving a
Driving on mostly country roads for 3800 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 3800 spirited miles
Run these on a KTM 890R - to be honest, they stand up far better on wet weather than you'd think. I've done 2-up, touring, trackdays & fast road miles - I love these tyres. Very confidence inspiring & they actually wear pretty well too. I've done 3.8k miles on the pair - rear needs changing desperately as it's bald in the middle, but the front is about half worn. No hesitation to put another M9RR on.
Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 rated 71% while driving a Honda CB900F Hornet
Driving on mostly country roads for 4700 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 4700 average miles
These were on the bike when I bought it and were almost new. No major issues in wet or dry, steering a little slow and steady, very stable on brakes. Reasonable mileage - rear worn to TWI bar, front would still have gone further but was losing shape. Replaced with T32's
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 rated 74% while driving a Yamaha Aprilia rsv4 factory
Driving on mostly motorways for 10500 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 10500 average miles
These tires came fitted as standard on my Yamaha FJR. I noted in 2023 these tires are not the latest in technology but nevertheless quite impressed with it. I frequently use the bike on commutes of up to 200km a day and most of that commute on a highway. Even when the weather gets rough, it has proven to be a capable tire. Took it on several long tours and after about 12,000km, it started to become more wobbly. Especially bad when you have one hand on the wheel. It would regain its composure after having 2 hands on the handle.
After 10 months, 16,837km, later the rear tires were well worn to the point I can see wires. This is not bad considering it is not a GT spec. I felt it was more wobbly than ever just before the end of its life. I decided to replace them with Michelin Road 6 GTs. Boy, those are a whole new level. Initial impressions were it felt stickier in corners and more keen to carve corners.
Overall, I rated the Bridgestones highly but knowing T32s are out there, my money would be going to the T32s over BT023.
After 10 months, 16,837km, later the rear tires were well worn to the point I can see wires. This is not bad considering it is not a GT spec. I felt it was more wobbly than ever just before the end of its life. I decided to replace them with Michelin Road 6 GTs. Boy, those are a whole new level. Initial impressions were it felt stickier in corners and more keen to carve corners.
Overall, I rated the Bridgestones highly but knowing T32s are out there, my money would be going to the T32s over BT023.
Michelin Power 5 rated 78% while driving a Yamaha Tracer 9
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
I've only use it in the summer (all dry and hot), rear tire only . Sub 4000km till it reach the twi on the side. 10/10 tire till it reach 80% wear, then the tire feel a bit indecisive, with decent lost of performance coming out of corners.
Tracer 9 2016 (33psi front cold, 36 psi rear cold)
Tracer 9 2016 (33psi front cold, 36 psi rear cold)
Pirelli Angel GT II rated 97% while driving a VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI Bluemotion
Driving on a combination of roads for 6800 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6800 average miles
I Have worn down my second pair and I made 11.000km with pack. Yes it is hard to belive but it is true. I ride Moto Guzzi Norge 1200cc - it has 245kg and me with 115kg. I drive mainly up on regulations.
The tyre is a beast and must have.
The tyre is a beast and must have.
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