It is a very nice Tyre in Front and Back. You get much feedback of both tyres, my technique is to undercut a curve, with nearly 150Nm very nice to drive.
In all likelihood, the tire is capable of more than I dare to attempt. So far, it has performed perfectly in every situation.
190/55 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 190/55 R17 tyre size: 1 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 101 owner reviews covering 307,928 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 101owner reviews
- 307,928 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 59tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Dunlop RoadSmart III 7.7 | 91% from 5 reviews | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 190/55 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 190/55 R17
Tyres behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 190/55 R17 - 1 in total, newest first.
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | 12 |
The best rated 190/55 R17 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 190/55 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 190/55 R17 is the Dunlop RoadSmart III - 91% from 5 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dunlop RoadSmart III
|
91% | 5 | 28,500 miles | 7.7 |
| 2 |
Dunlop GP Racer D211
Replaced by Dunlop GP Racer D212
|
89% | 7 | 12,900 miles | 8 |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
|
92% | 3 | 7,500 miles | 7.6 |
| 4 |
Continental ContiSportAttack 2
Replaced by Continental ContiSportAttack 5
|
89% | 3 | 12,386 miles | 7.3 |
| 5 |
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
Replaced by Metzeler Roadtec 02
|
85% | 3 | 26,450 miles | 7.6 |
| 6 |
Metzeler ROADTEC 01
|
83% | 4 | 11,008 miles | 7.3 |
| 7 |
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR
|
82% | 5 | 16,930 miles | 7.9 |
| 8 |
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
Replaced by Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
|
82% | 3 | 2,500 miles | 7 |
| 9 |
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
|
81% | 7 | 18,206 miles | 7.2 |
| 10 |
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
|
59% | 3 | 12,300 miles | 5.2 |
| 11 |
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
|
62% | 4 | 18,125 miles | 6.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
How long do 190/55 R17 tyres last?
Across 27 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 6,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 3,500 miles and 7,500 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 190/55 R17 mean?
A 190/55 R17 tyre is 190 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (105 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 641 mm.
| Section width | 190 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 105 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 641 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,013 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 497 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 799 |
Also written as
190/55R17 190/55 ZR17 190-55-17 190 55 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 190/55 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Yamaha R1
9 reviews in this size
Kawasaki ZX10r
8 reviews in this size
Honda CBR1000RR10
4 reviews in this size
Triumph 2019 Speed Triple RS
3 reviews in this size
Honda Vfr1200 gt
3 reviews in this size
Triumph Speed Triple
2 reviews in this size
Yamaha MT 01 (2005)
2 reviews in this size
BMW K1600 GTL
2 reviews in this size
Aprilia RSVR Tuono
2 reviews in this size
Suzuki GSX 1300 RK4 Hayabusa
2 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 190/55 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 26 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop GP Racer D211 Replaced by Dunlop GP Racer D212 | Summer | 89% | 7 | 12,900 miles |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa | Summer | 81% | 7 | 18,206 miles |
| Dunlop RoadSmart III | Summer | 91% | 5 | 28,500 miles |
| Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR | Summer | 82% | 5 | 16,930 miles |
| Metzeler ROADTEC 01 | Summer | 83% | 4 | 11,008 miles |
| Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa | Summer | 62% | 4 | 18,125 miles |
| Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | Summer | 92% | 3 | 7,500 miles |
| Continental ContiSportAttack 2 Replaced by Continental ContiSportAttack 5 | Summer | 89% | 3 | 12,386 miles |
| Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE Replaced by Metzeler Roadtec 02 | Summer | 85% | 3 | 26,450 miles |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Replaced by Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | Summer | 82% | 3 | 2,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | Summer | 59% | 3 | 12,300 miles |
| Avon Spirit ST | Summer | 96% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Metzeler Sportec M9 RR | Summer | 94% | 2 | 2,600 miles |
| Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 11,200 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | Summer | 91% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Michelin Road 5 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | Summer | 87% | 2 | 8,100 miles |
| Michelin Power GP | Summer | 87% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Battlax Racing R10 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 1,000 miles |
| Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 4,500 miles |
| Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 1,700 miles |
| Michelin Power RS | Summer | 80% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 | Summer | 74% | 2 | 11,300 miles |
| Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro | Summer | 71% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Pirelli Diablo Corsa III | Summer | 70% | 2 | 4,200 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 59 tyres are made in 190/55 R17. Browse every 190/55 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 190/55 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Compared to Pilot Power and 2CT that I rode for many years on different bikes, the Conti's are more enduring with a hughe higher milage (about 30% more). The Michelin's really stood out on feedback both in wet and dry conditions, but the Conti's do the same and their limit is higher. So the road attack is better in dry and in wet conditions in both feedback and in performance.
Now that the tyres are worn, this still counts. It is very clear when going into corners that you go over to the side, but the grip is still there.
Previously riding Pilot Powers and 2CT on my Tuono, this is a big upgrade. I've tried a Dunlop Sportmax in between but they were not yet there. The feedback these Conti's give in combination with the milage is superb. In my opinion the feedback is most important as I ride on the input of what I feel. If you don't require the max possible performance of either dry or wet conditions, this is the perfect all-purpose of street tires on sport bikes.
Had the V fitted for a number of years and found them to be a fantastic tyre all round. Front tyre did not last as long as the rear due to the weight of the bike and the K1600gtl being very front heavy. I now have the Road Smart IV and so far so good. I did a 2200 mile trip around Ireland this year 2025 with a every kind of road and conditions, both twist and motorway and lets say not so slow most of the time. Spent most of the time one up though full laden. The grip was never lacking and I felt confident in tone and on the open road, twisty or strait.
I would highly recommend the Road Smart 4
I would highly recommend the Road Smart 4
Can't say much about it. They just best option you might have for less than three hundreds. Using them on my Speed Triple RS 1050, went for a track days few times, just one lap and it warm enought to knee every corner. Perfect grip. Comparing to stock Pirelli Super corsa these just much better. Besides some weekend trips, also ride almost every day in town, just can't believe that it passed through almost 10'000 kilometers, unbelievable. Surely recommend!
Second set on a K1600 GTL: solo, pillion commuting and touring with and without luggage. Never let me down, and I found them to be great even when soaking wet.
Don't use the bike in very cold conditions, so can't comment on winter suitability.
I am now getting the Smart IV so I look forward to even better tyres.
Don't use the bike in very cold conditions, so can't comment on winter suitability.
I am now getting the Smart IV so I look forward to even better tyres.
The Roadtec 02 gave me a new bike with really good feeling, grip, comfort and quietness. My bike has a of lot power, 175 hp, and torque, 140 Nm so I was interested in how it would wear and after + 5.000 km = 3.100 miles there is still a round profile from side to side. The grip on curvy roads and spirited driving is very good and gives me a lot of trust, I have also noticed that they build up heat fast for good grip. When it is time for new tyres I will chose the same.
Changed from Roadsmart IV and Road 6 and they were noisy, hard, had bad feeling and tricky grip even on dry warm roads.
Changed from Roadsmart IV and Road 6 and they were noisy, hard, had bad feeling and tricky grip even on dry warm roads.
I've run several sets of Power GPs on three different motorcycles. I do street/track riding, which is exactly what the tires are for. They are excellent. Comfortable riding, great feedback, cheaper than S22s. I tried RS11s then went right back to the Power GPs. Do grip is excellent and I've either never had them slip, or they slipped with so little drama that I didn't notice, and I do ride pretty hard. I've logged nearly 20k km on four sets. You read that correctly. I only get about 5-6k km out of a set, but I have glorious twisty roads so around me and they get pushed every ride. The GPs have never slipped in the wet, but I do ride cautiously in wet conditions. They will do fine for wet street riding. They perform fine in the winter on cold roads too, just don't get to overconfident. A buddy did and laid his bike down. He admits it was more his fault than the tires. Now the GP2 is out. I'll probably give those a try next.
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Who does the testing
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