C 400: Anyone Used Michelin "City Grip 2" Tires?

[wspollack]

I've gone through a couple of sets of the Perilli tires that came stock on my '22 and then my '23 C 400 GT. I think they handle exceptionally well (at least in dry conditions, as I don't ride in the rain if I can help it, and I can almost always help it, because I'm retired, don't commute, etc.).

Nevertheless, I'm a little disappointed in what I think is near minimal siping depth in the Pirellis when new. So I'm thinking of switching to the Michelin "City Grip 2" tires for next season, in stock sizes.

From https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-city-grip-2?tyreSize=15 :



From https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-city-grip-2?tyreSize=14 :



I'm leaning toward these Michelins based on some forum reading, some YouTube videos, that sort of research.

Which brings me to my question: anyone used the "City Grip 2" tires on a C 400 (X or GT) ... or I suppose, any other scoot? And, if so, anyone have any good or bad things to say about them?

Thanks for any help with this.

 

[BayAreaCelt]

I’ve always used Michelins for my motorbikes when the stock ones ran out, as well as my Burgman 400 and c650gt. I find they are the best in rain of all the brands I have had OEM foisted on me. Also same for car tires, there’s a reason they are usually expensive, rare they put out a crap tire. Edited to say I used the original city grips on my Honda SH300 when I was in London. They were fine in London rain (and snow a couple of times too! Yes I’m a nutter, or was…) and good mileage out of them too.

 

[BayAreaCelt]

I would have used Michelins for my triumph rocket 3 but most of the time in London I was on the Honda sh300… for obvious reasons, delicious though the rocket 3 was.. at the time few brands made hoops for the rocket 3 anyways.

 

[wspollack]

I’ve always used Michelins for my motorbikes when the stock ones ran out, as well as my Burgman 400 and c650gt. I find they are the best in rain of all the brands I have had OEM foisted on me. Also same for car tires, there’s a reason they are usually expensive, rare they put out a crap tire. Edited to say I used the original city grips on my Honda SH300 when I was in London. They were fine in London rain (and snow a couple of times too! Yes I’m a nutter, or was…) and good mileage out of them too.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

[mzflorida]

I've gone through a couple of sets of the Perilli tires that came stock on my '22 and then my '23 C 400 GT. I think they handle exceptionally well (at least in dry conditions, as I don't ride in the rain if I can help it, and I can almost always help it, because I'm retired, don't commute, etc.).

Nevertheless, I'm a little disappointed in what I think is near minimal siping depth in the Pirellis when new. So I'm thinking of switching to the Michelin "City Grip 2" tires for next season, in stock sizes.

From https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-city-grip-2?tyreSize=15 :

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From https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-city-grip-2?tyreSize=14 :

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I'm leaning toward these Michelins based on some forum reading, some YouTube videos, that sort of research.

Which brings me to my question: anyone used the "City Grip 2" tires on a C 400 (X or GT) ... or I suppose, any other scoot? And, if so, anyone have any good or bad things to say about them?

Thanks for any help with this.

Bill, I have not but will be putting them on. On the Facebook group they are adored by their riders.

 

[mzflorida]

One more thing. I was a Dunlop RS rider. I did not think they could be beat. I switched to Michelin Road 5s on the NC. They are far and away the best tire I’ve ever owned. Not sure if that will be the same experience with the Cities but I’m optimistic enough to try.

 

[BayAreaCelt]

For some reason I can’t stop saying city grips in a Sean Connery ackshent

 

[ooop]

My c400gt original set of Perilli tyres lasted 10000 miles so had intended to replace same with same. My tyre supplier however recommended city grip 2 tyres ,of which i had fitted a couple of thousand miles ago, These appear to be as good as the perilli grip wise certainly in the dry, not really done much wet riding since fitting ,cant tell the difference in handling

 

[wspollack]

My c400gt original set of Perilli tyres lasted 10000 miles so had intended to replace same with same. My tyre supplier however recommended city grip 2 tyres ,of which i had fitted a couple of thousand miles ago, These appear to be as good as the perilli grip wise certainly in the dry, not really done much wet riding since fitting ,cant tell the difference in handling

Pretty impressive mileage on your Pirrellis. Mine lasted about half that (although I tend to replace tires in the off-season, even if they have some tread left).

Thanks for the comments.

 

[mzflorida]

For some reason I can’t stop saying city grips in a Sean Connery ackshent

Then this will have you laughing!

 

[mzflorida]

My c400gt original set of Perilli tyres lasted 10000 miles so had intended to replace same with same. My tyre supplier however recommended city grip 2 tyres ,of which i had fitted a couple of thousand miles ago, These appear to be as good as the perilli grip wise certainly in the dry, not really done much wet riding since fitting ,cant tell the difference in handling

Curious as tires are in the near future for me, has the ride quality improved with the Michelins?