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Michelin Macadam 100X

Michelin Macadam 100X Tyres - High-performance sport touring radial. Performance that lasts

Successor to the popular Macadam® 90X™ radial. Can be fitted in combination with Macadam 90X radials, front or rear.

Front tyre features a new tread design for exceptional resistance to uneven wear and cupping, without sacrificing adhesion on wet or dry roads.

Rear tread design similar to the Macadam 90X, already renowned for its outstanding mileage; transverse grooves eliminated to increase the contact patch while cornering.

• Excellent Durability
• Very good dry grip
• Very good wet grip
• Very good handling
• Very good comfort
• Very good value
• Silica-charged tread compound mix for superb control.

MICHELIN - For every kind of riding, for every surface, Michelin offers a specific tyre, whether to push the limit on a track or to connect the turns on a sinuous mountain road.

Technical Details

1. Tread pattern: The grooves in the tyre enable it to evacuate water from the contact patch when the road is wet. The more grooves there are, the better the tyre will perform in the rain. A worn tread pattern with few grooves indicates that the tyre should be replaced.
2. Rubber mix: The rubber’s chemical makeup determines durability and grip. A softer rubber compound promotes cornering grip and traction. A harder rubber compound wears more slowly. Silica-reinforced compounds excel in the wet. 
3. Profile: The tyre’s profile (cross-section) can have a strong influence on the dynamic behavior of a motorcycle. Sport tyres promote quick steering and extreme lean angles. Street tyres emphasize stability and low-speed maneuverability.
4. Tread area: The only point of contact between the motorcycle and the ground. The rubber mix in this area is often different from that on the tyre’s sidewalls. In addition to absorbing bumps to ensure a comfortable ride, the center of the tread is the part of the tyre that must be the most resistant to wear.
5. Carcass: Supports the load of the motorcycle, ensures stability and contributes to comfort. The carcass must allow some deformation to absorb road shock. Radial carcasses are more flexible than traditional bias-ply construction and thus offer superior damping.
6. Radial construction: A structure composed of carcass plies perpendicular to the direction of rotation (90 degrees), with additional cross-plies on top and/or a crown ply at 0 degrees. A radial is made up of fewer components than a bias-ply tyre. Thus it is lighter, and offers improved handling. Also with fewer components, there is less internal friction and reduced operating temperature at high speeds. With a radial tyre, designers can use more aggressive tread compounds that combine durability and grip.

Michelin Macadam 100X - The Michelin Macadam 100X combines a smooth ride with all-around practicality, excellent grip in all conditions and an optimal mileage/performance ratio. It's durable enough for everyday use, and delivers sure-footed control for weekend fun rides. The easy-handling Macadam 100X adapts to changing conditions while maintaining uniform wear throughout its tread life.

Safety - Unique rear tread pattern channels water away from the contact patch, for outstanding wet grip.  

Comfort - Radial structure ensures comfort and stability.

Longevity - Special rubber mix in the front tyre promotes a uniform wear pattern.

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