120/70 ZR 17 (58W) Road 6

The Michelin Road 6 is the latest generation of Michelin's long-running sport-touring road tyre, and this is the front fitment in 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) tubeless — the most common front size for modern sports, naked and sport-touring machines.

It's built for riders who ride all year and in all weather: commuters, weekend tourers and anyone who wants confident grip when the road is wet without giving up mileage. Michelin quotes 15% more wet grip and 10% longer tread life than the Road 5 it replaces, thanks to a 100% Silica Technology compound paired with a redesigned tread pattern.

Sold individually as a single front tyre. Fitting, balancing and disposal of the old tyre are not included.

• Front sport-touring tyre in 120/70 ZR 17 (58W), tubeless (TL)
• 100% Silica Technology tread compound for wet-weather grip
• Water Evergrip tread pattern designed to keep evacuating water as the tyre wears
• 15% more wet grip than the Michelin Road 5
• 10% longer tread life than the Michelin Road 5
• Radial construction rated to the W speed symbol (270 km/h) and 236 kg load
• Latest generation of Michelin's Road range, developed over two decades of road-tyre engineering

Have the tyre fitted and balanced by a qualified motorcycle tyre technician — never attempt to mount a radial motorcycle tyre by hand.
Check the size, load index and speed symbol against your bike's owner's manual and tyre placard before fitting, and only fit to a rim of the size and type specified for tubeless use.
Observe the rotation direction arrow moulded into the sidewall when fitting.
Scrub in new tyres gently for the first ride or two: the surface is slippery when new, so build up lean angle, braking and acceleration progressively.
Check and adjust pressures cold (before riding) at least fortnightly, using the pressures specified by your motorcycle manufacturer — running under-inflated causes overheating, uneven wear and poor handling.
Re-check pressures and balance after the first few hundred kilometres, and any time you change load, carry a pillion or add luggage.
Inspect regularly for cuts, embedded objects, bulges, cracking or uneven wear, and check the tread wear indicators — replace the tyre once the tread reaches the legal or indicated minimum.
Don't exceed the load or speed capability marked on the sidewall, and reduce speed and increase following distance in wet or cold conditions.
Clean with mild soapy water and rinse; keep petrol, oils, solvents, brake fluid and silicone tyre-shine products off the tread and sidewalls.
Store spare tyres upright in a cool, dry, dark place away from direct sunlight, heat sources and running electric motors, which generate ozone that degrades rubber.
Have any tyre that has suffered a puncture, impact or run-flat event inspected by a professional — repairs must comply with the manufacturer's and Australian requirements, and some damage is not repairable.