Updated September 2026

Michelin City Grip 2 review

Name: Michelin City Grip 2
Brand: Michelin

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 83 · 8 reviews analysed

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The Michelin City Grip 2 is widely praised by scooter riders as a substantial upgrade over original equipment tires, offering exceptional dry and wet grip, confidence-inspiring lean capabilities, and reliable durability. While the vast majority of users report high satisfaction, minor critiques center on ride comfort and road feedback depending on the specific scooter setup.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

83/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%

Dry

Overall dry

86.8

Corner stability

83.2

Dry traction

84.6

Steering response

83.2

Wet

Overall wet

86.1

Wet traction

83.2

Comfort

Overall comfort

79.7

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

74.7

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional grip in both dry and wet conditions
Improved confidence and stability when cornering and leaning
Solid mileage and tread longevity
Shorter warm-up time for optimal traction

Cons

Slightly stiffer construction can reduce impact absorption or comfort on rough roads for certain riders
Transmits noticeable road feedback and creases
Requires a brief warm-up period of around 5 minutes to reach maximum stickiness

Worth knowing

Users on Vespa models (GTS300, Primavera) report a noticeably better lean profile and less bumpiness over rough country roads compared to OEM tires.
Riders with heavier front-end setups, such as a three-wheeled Tricity carrying tools, experience slightly accelerated front tire wear.
Owners of 125cc to 250cc maxi-scooters (like the Honda Forza and various Honda scooters) highlight impressive braking strength and aggressive handling capabilities even with smaller 12-inch wheels.