Tyres: essential to your safety.
Choose the tyres that best meet your needs!
The size of the combined contact patches of a front and rear scooter tyre is equivalent to approximately two credit cards, so looking after their quality and performance is crucial. TYRE CHOICE AND USAGE
Always choose a tyre which complies with local road traffic legislation, and always follow the recommendations of the vehicle's manufacturer, the tyre manufacturer or appropriate official bodies. Seek professional guidance when fitting tyres that do not conform with your scooter's original tyres. Never use a tyre that is incorrectly inflated, at a speed which exceeds its speed rating or with a load that exceeds its load index. Legislation does not permit the use of slick tyres, tyres with 're-cut' tread patterns or tyres bearing the marking 'NHS' (Not for Highway Service) or 'FOR COMPETITION USE' on public highways. INSPECTION
Tyres must be closely inspected at regular intervals. Uneven wear may be the result of incorrect inflation pressures, overloading or ill-suited mechanical adjustments. Using an underinflated or overloaded tyre for a prolonged period of time may lead to irreversible damage which could have serious consequences,even if that tyre is subsequently inflated to the correct pressure. Tyres should be examined regularly, paying particular attention to: - the tread: look out for embedded foreign bodies,cuts,localised damage and uneven wear; - the sidewalls: look out for impact damage (kerbs, potholes, etc.), cuts, cracking and abnormal deformation; - the bead area (check for signs of rubbing, or damage to the rim). If in doubt, have the inside and exterior of your tyre inspected by a specialist at the earliest opportunity. The principal function of the tread is to ensure contact with the ground. As a tyre wears, its ability to clear water diminishes, so it is important to reduce your speed on wet roads.
TYRE PRESSURES
For reasons of safety, and in order to optimise the life expectancy of a tyre, it is essential to ensure that it is correctly inflated at all times. Running with correctly inflated tyres in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations also makes a significant contribution to straightline and cornering handling, including under braking and at low speeds. Running under-inflated tyres can lead to premature wear, irreversible damage and, occasionally, a sudden loss of air. Air is gradually lost from tyres. It is therefore essential to systematically check tyre pressures before use.When checking the pressures once a journey has started, remember that the tyres will be hot. This causes the tyre pressures to rise, so never release air from a tyre that has just been used. If the pressure is found to be lower than the recommended value, it is necessary to add air. Bear in mind,
however, that the correct pressure of a hot tyre is 0.3 bar higher than the pressure recommended for the same tyre when cold. After checking, remember to refit the valve cap which,along with the valve core itself, ensures an air-tight seal.
Choose the tyres that best meet your needs! SPORTY SCOOTERS MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SC RADIAL
WARMING UP TYRES
120/70 R 14 55H 120/70 R 15 56H 120/70 R 16 57H 160/60 R 14 65H 160/60 R 15 67H
Each time you use your scooter, it is important to cover the first few kilometres at a moderate speed in order to allow your tyres to get up to their working temperature and benefit from optimal grip.
TYRE FITTING AND REMOVAL
MIXING FRONT/REAR TYRES
Fitting and removing tyres are jobs for professionals. Improper tyre fitment or removal may damage a tyre and jeopardise the rider's safety. When replacing a tyre, the following precautions must be observed: - check the condition of the tyre and rim; - replace the original tyre with a tyre of the same size; - check that the speed rating and load index are adapted to the use to which the tyre is to be put; - in the case of certain types of scooter ensure that any fitment recommendations specified by the vehicle manufacturer are adhered to. If in doubt, refer to the owner's manual or seek advice from an approved dealer of the make of scooter in question. When fitting new tyres, it is recommended to replace the valve and valve cap which play an essential role in ensuring an air-tight seal.
All our recommendations and advice exclusively concern the fitment of MICHELIN scooter tyres at the front and rear. Except when recommended to do so by the vehicle's manufacturer, you are strongly advised not to mix radial and cross-ply scooter tyres. Doing so might result in unstable handling.
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SC
110/90-12 64P 120/70-12 51P 110/90-13 56P 130/60-13 53P 120/70-14 55S 120/80-14 58S 120/70-15 56P 130/70-12 56P 130/70-12 62P REINFORCED 140/70-12 60P 130/60-13 53P 130/70-13 63P REINFORCED 140/60-13 57L 140/60-13 57P 150/70-13 64S 150/70-14 66S 130/80-15 63P REINFORCED
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Always store tyres in a ventilated, dry, temperature-controlled place, away from direct sunlight and protected from adverse weather conditions. • Keep tyres away from chemicals, solvents and hydrocarbons likely to affect their properties. • Keep tyres away from sharp objects that may damage the tyre (metal, wood, etc.). • Keep tyres away from sources of heat and electrical discharges.
CITY SCOOTERS MICHELIN CITY GRIP
REPAIRS
In the event of a puncture, only specialists have the required expertise to undertake the necessary inspection of the tyre's interior and exterior with a view to deciding whether or not a tyre is reparable. The injection of a puncture sealant via the valve must only be considered as a partial and temporary solution. RUNNING-IN PERIOD
A running-in period of approximately 100km is necessary for the tyre to reach its full performance potential. During this period, start to gradually lean through corners at moderate speeds.
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Failure to comply with the above recommendations may impair the performance of the vehicle, lead to handling problems and/or tyre malfunctions of a type that could endanger the safety of both the user and third parties. Michelin can in no case be held responsible for damages resulting from and/or due to use that does not comply with its recommendations.
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110/90-12 64P 120/70-12 51S 120/70-12 51P 110/90-13 56P 120/70-14 55S 120/70-14 55P 120/70-15 56S 120/70-15 56P 130/70-12 56P 130/70-12 62P REINFORCED 130/70-13 63P REINFORCED 140/60-13 63P REINFORCED 140/60-14 64S REINFORCED 140/60-14 64P REINFORCED
MICHELIN PILOT CITY
120/70-10 54L REINFORCED 110/70-11 45L 130/60-13 53L
BIG-WHEEL SCOOTERS MICHELIN CITY GRIP NEW NEW
MICHELIN S1
3.00-10 42J 3.50-10 51J 90/90-10 50J 100/80-10 53J 100/90-10 56J 110/80-10 58J 130/70-10 62J
RETRO SCOOTERS MICHELIN SM100
3.00-10 50J REINFORCED 3.50-10 59J REINFORCED 100/80-10 53L 100/90-10 56J 120/70-10 54L REINFORCED MICHELIN S83
3.50-8 46J 3.00-10 42J 3.50-10 51J 3.50-10 59J REINFORCED 100/90-10 56J MICHELIN ACS
2.75-9 35J
50CC SCOOTERS MICHELIN BOPPER
120/90-10 57L 130/90-10 61L 120/70-12 51L 130/70-12 56L
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100/80-16 50P 110/70-16 52P 110/70-16 52S 110/80-16 55S 140/70-14 68S REINFORCED 150/70-14 66P 150/70-14 66S 120/80-16 60P 130/70-16 61P 140/70-16 65P 140/70-16 65S
MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY
100/80-16 50P 120/80-16 60P MICHELIN M45
90/80-16 REINFORCED 80/80-16 45S REINFORCED 110/80-14 59S REINFORCED
GEARED MOPEDS MICHELIN M45
110/90-16 59S 2.25-17 38S REINF 2.50-17 43S REINF 2.75-17 47S REINF 2.75-18 48S REINF 3.00-18 52S REINF 3.25-18 59S REINF 4.00-18 64S
MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY
90/90-16 48S 100/80-16 50P 120/80-16 60P 120/80-16 60S 60/90-17 30S 70/90-17 38S 90/80-17 46S 100/80-17 52S 100/80-17 52T 110/80-17 57S 130/70-17 62S 130/70-17 62T 130/80-17 65S 2.75-18 42P 90/90-18 57P REINFORCED 100/90-18 56S
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WET WEATHER GRIP
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SC MICHELIN CITY GRIP MICHELIN PILOT CITY MICHELIN BOPPER MICHELIN REGGAE MICHELIN S83 / ACS MICHELIN S1 / SM100
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DRY WEATHER GRIP
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80/90-21 48R 90/90-21 54T 90/90-21 54S 3.00-21 51T 120/90-17 64S 120/90-17 64T 130/80-17 65T 110/80-18 58R 120/80-18 62T 4.10-18 60R MICHELIN T63
80/90-21 48S 90/90-21 54S 130/80-17 65S 110/80-18 58S 120/80-18 62S 130/80-18 66S
MICHELIN REGGAE
120/90-10 57J 130/90-10 61J
MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY MICHELIN M45 MICHELIN SIRAC MICHELIN T63
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THE 2010 RANGE
DRY WEATHER GRIP
SPORTS DURABILITY PERFORMANCE
MICHELN SIRAC
WET WEATHER GRIP
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WEAR
Check your tyres regularly for wear by inspecting the tread band. Make sure that wear is even. Tyre wear,and consequently the tyre's life expectancy, depends on seven main factors, some of which are within the rider's control, such as inflation pressure,load carried,speed and riding style (braking and acceleration). Others are outside of the rider's control – e.g. twisty roads, road surface quality and temperature – and may call for the rider to adapt his or her riding style accordingly. It is important to remember that excessive tread wear may be the result of a mechanical problem (a warped rim, poor damping, play in the steering or a wheel/frame alignment problem, etc.). Any one of these factors can significantly influence tyre life, while the combination of more than one factor will result in considerably higher rates of wear.
The MICHELIN scooter range
The MICHELIN scooter tyre range
Tyres are the only point of contact between your scooter and the road.
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SCOOTER TYRES
THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
FOR SPORTY The MICHELIN Pilot Sport SC adds a sporty touch to scooters such as the Peugeot Satelis and the Suzuki Burgman thanks to its semi-slick tread pattern which is derived from that of high-performance motorcycle tyres.
The MICHELIN Pilot Sport SC Radial was chosen by Gilera as the exclusive fitment for the GP800, the world's most powerful scooter. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport SC Radial features a radial construction, technology invented by Michelin and derived from the world of motorcycle racing for on-road handling on a par with that of high-performance motorcycle tyres.
SPORTY SCOOTERS
Why choose MICHELIN tyres?
SCOOTERS
FOR THE MOST POWERFUL SCOOTERS
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SC RADIAL
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT SC
MICHELIN : NUMEROUS MANUFACTURER MICHELIN'S FIRST SIPED
LA DOLCE VITA
SCOOTER TYRE
CITY SCOOTERS
It is no coincidence that the MICHELIN Pilot City is the standard fitment for theVespa LX. In addition to delivering a comfortable, reassuring ride, it is ideal for getting around in and about town. You won't feel any difference between riding on wet cobbles or dry roads.
Thanks to MICHELIN's Progressive Sipe Technology (PST), the MICHELIN City Grip sets the standard when it comes to avoiding sliding on wet roads, painted road-markings and manhole covers. As evidence of its ability, Piaggio has selected the MICHELIN City Grip to equip its best-selling MP3.
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MICHELIN CITY GRIP
THE BUDGET
CHOICE FOR CITY SCOOTERS The MICHELIN S1 places the emphasis on performance and looks.Its attractive price ensures an excellent performance-to-price ratio.
MICHELIN PILOT CITY
* MICHELIN PST : Progressive Sipe Technology.
MICHELIN S1
APPROVALS*, REVOLUTIONARY INNOVATIONS AND AN UNPRECEDENTED COMPETITION RECORD ALL TESTIFY TO THE PROVEN PERFORMANCE OF MICHELIN'S RANGE OF SCOOTER TYRES.
MICHELIN N°1 FOR PERFORMANCE As proof of their extraordinary performance, MICHELIN scooter tyres are manufacturer-approved for more than 60 models and are the original equipment choice for one mainstreambrand scooter* in two. * Piaggio, Peugeot, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, MBK, Gilera, Aprilia and Malaguti
THE BUDGET TYRE
RETRO LOOKS, MODERN
PERFORMANCE
RETRO SCOOTERS
Despite its retro looks,the MICHELIN S83 delivers modern-day performance, providing outstanding grip on slippery city streets for conventional scooters with 8- or 10-inch wheels.
MICHELIN S83
A SPECIAL
OFF-ROAD LOOKS FOR BW’S-,
TYPHOON- AND BOOSTERTYPE SCOOTERS
The semi-slick tread pattern of the MICHELIN Bopper ensures outstanding performance and grip, even at full lean. MICHELIN Bopper's precise feedback from the road puts the rider in control at all times.
The MICHELIN Reggae's trendy styling and chunky tread pattern make it the ideal choice for scooter riders on the move. Used offroad, it is particularly versatile and perfect for sliding and drifting.
MICHELIN BOPPER
BIG-WHEEL SCOOTERS GEARED MOPEDS
MICHELIN Pilot Sporty's semi-slick tread pattern takes its inspiration from that of high-performance MICHELIN motorcycle tyres to guarantee sporty performance and great grip.
MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY
STREET CHAMPION The Michelin M45 is the city tyre par excellence.Its deeply-grooved tread pattern takes slippery hazards such as wet cobbles and manhole covers in its stride.
MICHELIN M45
MICHELIN N°1 N°1 IN THE MULTI-BRAND COMPETITION ARENA
MICHELIN ACS
MICHELIN S100
TYPHOON-, BOOSTER- AND SPEEDFIGHT-TYPE SCOOTERS
THE SPORTY CHOICE
• A research budget superior to the tyre industry average. • MICHELIN innovations such as Radial Technology and the new Progressive Sipe Technology (PST) have revolutionised scooter performance.
Designed specifically for city scooters with 9-inch wheels,the MICHELINACS combines a particularly advantageous quality-to-price ratio with retro looks..
A SPORTY RIDE FOR BW'S-,
50CC SCOOTERS
MICHELIN N°1 FOR INNOVATION
9-INCH TYRE
The wear-resistant MICHELIN SM100 features a deeplygrooved tread pattern for efficient clearance of water. It is the ideal budget choice for your scooter.
•The MICHELIN Power ResearchTeam: the world's fastest mobile testing facility. • Endurance racing: 2009 Endurance World Champions with YART, and 14 world titles for MICHELIN. • GP500/MotoGP: 360 race wins and 26 world titles.
MICHELIN REGGAE
ON AND OFF-ROAD
USE FOR 50CC SCOOTERS/BIKES The MICHELIN Sirac is ideally suited to small-engined scooters and is directly derived from the tyre developed for big trail bikes. It stands out as the benchmark for mixed road/trail use by ensuring optimal grip whatever the conditions.
MICHELIN SIRAC
OFF-ROAD TYRE
FOR 50CC SCOOTERS/BIKES More suited to off-road use than the MICHELIN Sirac, the MICHELIN T63 is a variant of its counterpart for bigger-engined machines.Thanks to its knobbly tread pattern, riders can now venture further off the beaten track without having to worry about wheel-spin.
MICHELIN T63
Yamaha Austria Racing Team: 2009 Endurance World Champions