Michelin 160/70R17 Motorcycle tyres
Compare 3 Michelin motorcycle tyres in 160/70R17 (also written 160/70 R17 or 160 70 17), priced from $404 to $522 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 160/70R17 means
A 160/70R17 tyre is 160 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 70% of that width, about 112 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 656 mm, or about 485 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 160/70R17 carry load indexes from 73 (365 kg per tyre) to 73 (365 kg per tyre) and speed ratings V (240 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Frequently asked questions
What does 160/70R17 mean?
It means a tyre 160 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of that width (about 112 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 160/70R17 91V.
How much are 160/70R17 tyres?
Right now 160/70R17 tyres range from $404 to $522 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,616.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 160/70R17?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 160/70R17 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.