MICHELIN SKU: 87-9437

Michelin Scorcher 31 180/70B16 Rear Tire - Harley Touring, Softail & Dyna

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About Michelin

Michelin has built tires since 1889 and supplies original equipment rubber for Harley-Davidson. The Commander series is developed specifically for heavyweight cruisers and baggers, where mileage and wet grip both have to hold up under load.

The Michelin Scorcher 31 rear tire is engineered for Harley-Davidson Dyna, Sportster, and Touring models, providing a blend of performance and durability. With its 180/70B16 belted bias construction, this tire delivers reliable grip and nimble handling. It's designed to enhance your riding experience with Michelin's road-racing derived compounds.

Why riders pick this

  • Road-racing derived rubber compounds
  • Confident grip in wet and dry conditions
  • Supple casing for nimble handling
  • Carbon black for enhanced durability
  • Belted bias construction for V-twin stability

Unleash the full potential of your V-twin with the Michelin Scorcher 31 rear tire. Developed with innovative rubber compounds from Michelin's road-racing experience, this tire ensures excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions. The supple casing design contributes to nimble handling, allowing your bike to respond precisely to your inputs, while carbon black-enriched compounds provide long-lasting mileage.

Enhanced Grip and Lasting Performance

  • Innovative rubber compounds derived from road-racing development
  • Provides reliable grip on both wet and dry road surfaces
  • Supple casing design for nimble and responsive handling
  • Carbon black-enriched compounds for extended durability and mileage
  • Belted bias construction offers a solid foundation for V-twin power

Confidence for Every Ride

Whether you're cruising the highway or carving through backroads, the Scorcher 31 rear tire offers the confidence you need. Its robust construction and advanced compounds make it a solid choice for riders who demand performance and longevity from their tires. Always verify that the 180/70B16 77H size and load rating match your bike's specifications in your owner's manual to ensure proper fitment and safe operation on your Harley Touring, Softail, or Dyna.

Specifications

  • Brand: Michelin
  • Manufacturer Part #: 63478
  • UPC: 086699634788
  • Tire Size: 180/70b16 77h
  • Type: Belted Bias Tubeless
  • Position: Rear
  • Weight: 18.7392 lbs
  • Diameter: 26.61 in
  • Country of Origin: Thailand

Common questions

Will this tire fit my Harley-Davidson Touring, Softail, or Dyna?

This Michelin Scorcher 31 tire in 180/70B16 77H is designed for select Harley-Davidson Dyna, Sportster, and Touring models. You must verify the specific tire size and load rating in your bike's owner's manual to confirm fitment before ordering.

Is this a front or rear tire?

This is a rear tire. Michelin Scorcher 31 tires are position-specific, so ensure you are selecting the correct tire for the rear of your motorcycle.

Is this tire street-legal?

Yes, Michelin Scorcher 31 tires, including this size, are designed to meet DOT standards for street use, ensuring they are legal for road operation.

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BRANDMichelin
TYPETires
SKU87-9437
WEIGHT18.74 lb
Please contact us to confirm fitment for your specific motorcycle, or check the product title for compatibility notes.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.85
240 RATINGS
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4★ 19
3★ 6
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1★ 0
✓ VERIFIED
Jan 12, 2017

Good tire

Michelin version of the Harley-Davidson Dunlop. Cheaper and hopefully last longer. Better looking than the Dunlop. Happy so far.

— ryan u
✓ VERIFIED
May 24, 2016

Save money on a direct replacement to stock tire.

Save money by buying tire here, and if you can mount and balance the tire yourself that will save another $100. These Michelin's griped the road and lasted nearly 12,000 miles of hard riding. Road in all conditions, including Rocky Mountain storms and never felt nervous. Always held good around winding roads including the Black Hills.

— cdewitt c
✓ VERIFIED
Sep 15, 2016

Very Happy with the Scorcher 31

This will be the 3rd Scorcher 31 tire I've run on my 10 Street Bob. The factory 160, a 180, and now another 180. I got 11200 out of the 160 and 11600 out of the first 180. I feel the tire has good grip and has never given me any issues on wet pavement. Another reason I choose them at this point is I know what I'm getting. I just stay on top of the tire pressure and have had pretty good luck with the mileage.

— Craig H
✓ VERIFIED
Feb 20, 2018

My second set; why change greatness?

2004 Roadster (XL1200R); 80% commute, 20% weekend cruising<br /><br />2nd set of Scorchers. First lasted 18,000 front and rear and still had life it them, but were getting scary in the rain and not as planted around turns. Both tires remained predicable up until the 13-15k mark, and then started downhill, which prompted me to purchase then swap them for new Scorchers. Good looking tire, branded HD. Great handling tire for regular commuting, and holds up well in the turns. I have upgraded suspension front and rear, fork brace, etc., so I do 'corner' on a Harley. Please understand that means edge to edge wear on the tire, but not at the lean angles of a sportbike. These tires held up for a long time, and the cost to age value was agreeable, so I bought another set. Talk to you all in about 18 months.

— Stephen D
✓ VERIFIED
Apr 26, 2019

Nice tires but wore down fast

The good: excellent rain performance, excellent grip, nice looking tire that gave a smooth ride and performed well. No issues whatsoever.<br /><br />The bad: at 8K miles they are down to the wear bars. I ride 60% highway, 40% country roads, and always have my tire inflation to spec. A modern multi-compound tire like this should last for 12-16K, which has been my experience with the other OEM brand used by Harley...which I will be going back to.<br /><br />If you're a low mileage rider, you may enjoy the Scorchers. If your miles are high and you don't want to get new tires every year, there are better options.

— David F
✓ VERIFIED
Jan 31, 2016

Poor tread wear

Replacing a front tire with less than 5k on it. This was a factory set of tires on my FXDWG. Overall handling and traction is great. The rear tire will likely get me about 7k miles, which is acceptable. Will definitely not be going back with the Scorcher 31.

— Lakotamech L