{"product_id":"michelin-150-70-17-zr-road-6","title":"MICHELIN 150\/70-17 ZR ROAD 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew MICHELIN Road 6\/Road 6 GT Tire Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe latest in a line of MICHELIN Road tyre firsts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e· Improved wet grip* and longevity** compared to the MICHELIN\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoad 5 tyre range\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e· Performance improvements made possible by a new tread design,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eadvances in raw materials and optimized tyre architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the latest in a long line of class-leading sport touring tyres, Michelin is pleased\u003cbr\u003eto announce the launch of its MICHELIN Road 6 tyre range, a tyre range designed\u003cbr\u003eto offer riders of roadsters, trail bikes, sportsbikes and GT motorcycles the\u003cbr\u003eoptimised performance in terms of wet grip, longevity, comfort and handling.\u003cbr\u003eAlongside the standard MICHELIN Road 6 tyre range, which now incorporates sizes\u003cbr\u003efor big trail bikes, there is also the MICHELIN Road 6 GT tyre designed for grand\u003cbr\u003etouring machines.\u003cbr\u003eUsing technologies developed by engineers in Michelin’s R\u0026amp;D centres, the new\u003cbr\u003eMICHELIN Road 6 tyre offers a 15 percent improvement in wet grip* and a 10\u003cbr\u003epercent increase in tyre life** compared with its predecessor, the MICHELIN Road\u003cbr\u003e5 tyre.\u003cbr\u003eThese improvements in performance have been made possible by a new tread\u003cbr\u003edesign, advances in raw materials and an optimized tire architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTread Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· An optimized void ratio of 14 percent (the ratio of grooves to rubber), which\u003cbr\u003egives high levels of grip performance in wet and dry conditions. This ratio\u003cbr\u003edoes not change when cornering to give consistent feedback.\u003cbr\u003e· MICHELIN Water EverGrip technology – a patented sipe technology\u003cbr\u003edeveloped by Michelin to give high levels of wet grip and rider confidence\u003cbr\u003ein these conditions. The design of these sipes mean that they open as the\u003cbr\u003etire wears.\u003cbr\u003e· New groove and sipe angles, with longer edges to cut through the film of\u003cbr\u003ewater and grip the road surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· A 100 percent silica compound featuring MICHELIN Silica Technology\u003cbr\u003eimproves grip in cooler conditions and on damp and wet roads, without any\u003cbr\u003ecompromise on tire life.\u003cbr\u003e· MICHELIN 2CT+ (2 Compound Technology) front and rear means that\u003cbr\u003edifferent parts of the tread are optimized for different performance\u003cbr\u003echaracteristics. The harder under layer of tread rubber maintains rigidity\u003cbr\u003eduring cornering, whereas the softer upper layer in contact with the road\u003cbr\u003eoffers very good grip and high mileage in dry and wet conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· MICHELIN Radial X Evo technology – the 90-degree plies on the crown of\u003cbr\u003ethe tire ensure a wide footprint giving high grip levels, both in a straight\u003cbr\u003eline and at lean angles. The sidewalls of the new generation of Radial X Evo\u003cbr\u003etires use a special ply fold that provides even more flexibility and greater\u003cbr\u003ecomfort by absorbing road deformations, and at high speeds the tire\u003cbr\u003eremains stable, making it well-suited to high-powered motorcycles. The\u003cbr\u003eoverall effect of this technology is that the handling and responsiveness of\u003cbr\u003ethe tire are optimized to provide riding pleasure and fun without\u003cbr\u003ecompromising on safety.\u003cbr\u003e· MICHELIN Aramid Shield technology is a highly dense, more rigid tire\u003cbr\u003ecasing, which helps give excellent feedback and handling. Aramid tread\u003cbr\u003eplies resist centrifugal growth at speed, reduce weight and provide excellent\u003cbr\u003estability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"MICHELIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46462547263649,"sku":null,"price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/7323\/3313\/files\/MichelinRoad6FR_002_-small.webp?v=1717567769","url":"https:\/\/motery.com.au\/products\/michelin-150-70-17-zr-road-6","provider":"Motery Motorcycle Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}