Wet performance has improved with ''Pulse Groove Technology''. The stability and wear resistance required for long touring have also improvedTread pattern design more effectively evacuates water, and silica rich compounds provide confidence in wet weather conditionsSpecific GT spec for heavier bikes provides additional stability and 10% more wear lifeComparison based on Battlax T32 versus Bridgestone Battlax T31 tire from internal testing. Results may vary. ASPECT RATIO55Aspect Ratio55CONSTRUCTIONR (Radial)ConstructionR (Radial)LOAD/SPEED INDEX73 WLoad/Speed-Index73WMarket SegmentCruiser / StreetMounting PositionRearPOSITIONRearPRODUCT NAMETirePositionRearProduct NameTireRIM DIAMETER17Rim Diameter17SECTION WIDTH180SidewallBlackwallStyleStreet, Heavy-TouringTIRE SIZE180/55R17TREAD PATTERN/MODELT32TUBE TYPETubelessTire Size180/55ZR17Tread Pattern/ModelT32 GTTube TypeTubelessUNITSEachUnitsEachVendor part number19635Width180