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160/60 R17 Tires

Everything we know about the 160/60 R17 tire size: 78 owner reviews covering 457,477 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 78owner reviews
  • 457,477 milescovered on them
  • 55tires made in this size
160/60 R17 To scale, mm
Ø 624 160 96 17" 96

The quick answer

Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 8.7 89% from 10 reviews -
All Season Dunlop Mutant 82% from 3 reviews -

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 160/60 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

The best rated 160/60 R17 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 160/60 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tires

The highest rated Summer tire in 160/60 R17 is the Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 - 89% from 10 owner reviews in this size.

# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 89% 10 51,700 miles 8.7
2 Avon Storm 2 Ultra Replaced by Avon Storm 3D XM 88% 5 33,500 miles 6.6
3 Michelin Pilot Road 4 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 90% 3 25,371 miles 7.4
4 Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 88% 3 2,700 miles 7.9
5 Michelin Pilot Road 3 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 85% 5 25,200 miles 8.3
6 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 79% 3 18,500 miles 6.6
7 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 70% 3 16,000 miles 6

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All Season tires

The highest rated All Season tire in 160/60 R17 is the Dunlop Mutant - 82% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Dunlop Mutant 82% 3 17,000 miles -

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

How long do 160/60 R17 tires last?

Across 19 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 6,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 4,000 miles and 10,000 miles.

Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.

What does 160/60 R17 mean?

A 160/60 R17 tire is 160 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (96 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 624 mm.

Section width160 mm
Sidewall height96 mm
Rim diameter17" (432 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 624 mm
Circumference≈ 1,960 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 510
Revolutions per mile≈ 821

Also written as

160/60R17 160/60 ZR17 160-60-17 160 60 17

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 160/60 R17 tires?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.

Suzuki SV650S 14 reviews in this size Kawasaki 650 Versys 8 reviews in this size Honda CB400SF 5 reviews in this size Yamaha FZS 600 4 reviews in this size Suzuki Gsx650FK8 3 reviews in this size Yamaha TDM 900 3 reviews in this size Kawasaki ER6F 3 reviews in this size Suzuki GSF 650N 3 reviews in this size Honda CBR 500RA 2 reviews in this size Honda Nc750x 2 reviews in this size

Every tire reviewed in 160/60 R17

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 25 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 Summer 89% 10 51,700 miles
Avon Storm 2 Ultra Replaced by Avon Storm 3D XM Summer 88% 5 33,500 miles
Michelin Pilot Road 3 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 Summer 85% 5 25,200 miles
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 Summer 90% 3 25,371 miles
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR Summer 88% 3 2,700 miles
Dunlop Mutant All Season 82% 3 17,000 miles
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Summer 79% 3 18,500 miles
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT Summer 70% 3 16,000 miles
Pirelli Angel GT II Summer 92% 2 5,039 miles
Michelin Road 5 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 Summer 86% 2 10,000 miles
Dunlop Roadsmart Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III Summer 82% 2 7,010 miles
Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro Summer 81% 2 6,500 miles
Pirelli Angel ST Summer 80% 2 12,500 miles
Michelin Pilot Road Replaced by Michelin Road 6 Summer 75% 2 1,000 miles
Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 Summer 71% 2 25,750 miles
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 Summer 69% 2 15,700 miles
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Summer 60% 2 6,300 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 55 tires are made in 160/60 R17. Browse every 160/60 R17 tire →

What drivers say about their 160/60 R17 tires

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

94%
Pirelli Angel GT II 160/60 R17 Honda nc750x 4,039 miles October 23, 2026

After completing a 4,000 km tour with my NC750 dct, let me share my thoughts on the tire.
I'm not someone who pushes my motorcycle to its limits. I realized how much I trust the tire when my foot touched the ground in a corner.
In dry weather, it holds up really well as long as you wait for the tire to reach its ideal temperature.
During my tour, there were plenty of mountain passes, dirt roads, and bumpy roads. Initially, I was hesitant, but I rode on all roads with a sense of security without feeling any slip.
Moreover, I was riding with a passenger and all my bags full.
The Dunlop D609 tire from my previous motorcycle had completely squared off after 6,000 km. Now, at the same mileage, my tire still looks new. I'm very happy.
There were plenty of things that could challenge a tire.
Excess weight,
Extreme heat,
Dirt roads,
Mountain passes,
Rain,
High-speed highway rides,
etc.

Especially on low-quality roads, the noise of the tire competing with the engine noise caught my attention.

93%
Michelin Pilot Road 4 160/60 R17 Suzuki Sv650s 12,371 miles August 1, 2026

I am very impressed with these tires
I had battleax when I bought the bike back in 2016, and, though some reviews on these tires were good, I found them to be 'unpredictable', slippery and my confidence was low
I bought the Michelin PR4's new back in 2017 and, did the 100km/ 60 mile, run in and these tires have been amazing. I was a bit nurvy in my first biggest storm, extremely wet weather, cat's dog's and elephants haha, but the tires did not move 1 iota on the road. I was soon, very comfortable at 100 kp/h 60 mp/h as the tires stayed firm and straight
In the dry, these tires 'warmed' really quick. It's like riding on rails and locked into the surface
Obviously, dirt, grass and gravel requires a lot more care and correct braking to stay upright, yet these tires have always got me to my destinations in good time
I hear they are no longer available, so, I'm looking to stay with the brand and move onto the next PR series, I believe is 6 or 7.
Great tires and I would highly recommend these tires

93%
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 160/60 R17 Husqvarna Motorcycles 700 miles June 23, 2026
I live in Cyprus so no wet experience but for hot dry twisty tarmac they don't disappoint, they warm up fast give confidence to lean to the max. wear well so far and are imo as good as the conti attack sm's designed for 701 supermotos albeit giving away slightly in grip for way more sensible wear. But I only ride twisty single track roads here and short trips for fun. These are easy on your wallet to boot. It's a no brainer for me, think I'll stick to them!
90%
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 160/60 R17 KTM 22,500 miles April 29, 2026
The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 is a top-tier street tire designed for aggressive riding and occasional track use. I love ride it on dry road, the grip is outstanding. But I don't like it on wet road.. its slightly sliding. If you overpower, it will overshot in corners.
70%
Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 R17 4,500 miles March 5, 2026
Used these on a benelli 500 (as a downgrade bike). I’ve used many different Pirellis on different bikes.
I will compare them to Avon sprint and Michelin road 2 (unfortunately discontinued) as they have been on the bike as-well.

Sort of like them, but do come with some issues, they have a decent grip in the dry and surprisingly amicable in wet conditions but nowhere near as good as the road2. Never had any proper moments with them but the Angel st’s had been the only tire to activated the abs on the bike numerous times dry or wet…

Feel and communication from them is very good, far better than the road 2 without being firm end of like the Avon at normal tire pressures. What does help with wear at the 1/2-3/4 profile (a common issue) is add few psi above the recommended helps this but starts to being closer to the Avons of being very firm without the positives of either the Road2 or Avon spirits.

Mileage was middling at best and nowhere near what could be claimed as leading.
Profile at the start is ok, stable but quite flat, life time profile wear was not terrible. With about 3mm left - will suddenly will get to the tread limit within a few hundred or miles.

would say for my case, they are best as a very average urban usage tire, dependable but unless it’s extremely cheaper than other tires with more positive attributes, there are better alternatives.
I wouldn’t buy again until I was desperate enough and I’d be wary on a heavier or more powerful bike.
80%
Dunlop Mutant 160/60 R17 Kawasaki ZR7S 3,000 miles November 14, 2025
After the OE Bridgestones wore out, I replaced them with the Dunlop Mutants recommended for the ZR7 by several people online. They are a revelation! The Bridgestones were especially sketchy in the wet but the Mutants are sure-footed and inspire confidence, yet don’t seem to be wearing quickly. They can even handle some mud and grass. I recommend them.
69%
Metzeler Racetec Interact K3 160/60 R17 Triumph speed twin 1200 1,700 miles November 8, 2025
BrilIant tire on a dry summer's day, poor on a cold damp winter morning also easy to step out on rough damp tarmac under acceleration when exiting corners, very pressure sensitive. Keep for the warmer months and they are hard to beat.
84%
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE 160/60 R17 Honda CBR 500RA 5,000 miles June 17, 2025
I installed my tires on March 10, 2025. I bought them as a set of front and rear tires. The tires give a sense of safety in difficult conditions. In my personal opinion, they have very good grip in rainy road conditions because they give great results when the tires are washed with rainwater.
I bought it a bit expensive, but it is a tire that gives value for money. Would I buy it again? If my budget allows, YES, I would buy the Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE tire again. The country I use it in is Türkiye. The production date is DOT 4224.

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Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.

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