Road Classic TYRE REVIEW
There are 16 reviews of the Road Classic
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11-16 on 16 reviews
Great Tires
I usually run Pirelli sport demons on my vintage bikes. Recently I wanted to to try this on a 79 Suzuki GS 1000 I restored. I was so surprised how well they performed. Rock solid stability at high speeds around 100mph. Cornering is excellent as well. I have to run tubes in this tire and Michelin said it was no problem. Pirelli would not tell me yes or no if it was ok to run a tube in there vintage tire. I do like the tread pattern "look" of the Pirelli, the Road Classics look like the Avon Road Riders. Anyway Michelin said it was new, I really like the tire, the fact I can run a tube inside is a plus.
Adequate but no PR5
Moto Guzzi V7 850. A shame we can't have the better PR, but OK. Easy enough to fit.
BMW Airhead R100RS
Did a diy tyre change a home. Quality seems good and the tyre was fresh from factory. Polished the inside of the snowflake rim carefully. Tyre and tube went on the rim with 5 zipties stepping on the assembly by feet. Was finally after 20 attempts (small consumer grade compressor) able to seat the bead properly with aprox 3-4 bar pressure, doing the assemblywork in hot sunlight, using mostly WD soapwater as lubricant.
Nice Tires
Yes I had this tire put on my Honda Shadow Sabre back in 2020 and bike rides nice and grips even in wet weather!
Worst tire site
Where are tire specs like mounted diameter and width, recommended rim width, and any other PERTINENT info enthusiasts want?
Great tires
I replaced the Pilot Activs on my 2014 Triumph Thruxton with Road Classics and feel they offer better all-around performance. The Road Classics seem to transition in corners better and have very nice straight line feel. If the wear is as good as the Pilot Activs then Michelin has a winner.
Hi Gpz1, thank you for your review of the MICHELIN Road Classic tire! We appreciate your feedback.
9 February 2022