39
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
39/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT45 vs Michelin Pilot Street — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
22 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Street — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Pilot Street leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT45 | Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 74 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Street leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT45 | Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 55 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Street leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT45 | Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Street leads by 59
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT45 | Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 69 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Street leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT45 | Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT45 | Michelin Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 39 | 65 |
| Dry | 50 | 74 |
| Wet | 50 | 55 |
| Comfort | 50 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 10 | 69 |
| Handling | 50 | 63 |
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Headline score
39
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Battlax BT45 receives a highly critical assessment regarding its long-term structural integrity. Users report significant concerns regarding premature sidewall cracking, which raises serious questions about the tire's durability and safety over time.
Cons
- Premature sidewall cracking
- Poor long-term structural durability
- Concerns regarding safety and roadworthiness
Observations
- Users reported sidewall degradation occurring within one year of use, even when stored out of direct sunlight and maintained at recommended inflation pressures.
The Michelin Pilot Street receives a polarized reception, with users generally finding them adequate for casual, dry-weather riding but expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While some riders appreciate the value and longevity, a substantial portion of the user base reports unpredictable traction and poor confidence in rain, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Acceptable grip levels in warm, dry conditions
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio for budget-conscious riders
- Good aesthetic profile and durability for some specific small-displacement motorcycles
Cons
- Extremely poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality, including reports of misshapen tires and vibrations
- Vague road feedback and lack of rider confidence during cornering
- Disappointing tread life for a significant number of users
Observations
- Users on small-displacement bikes like the Ninja 250 reported varied experiences, with some noting excellent longevity while others experienced sudden loss of traction.
- Riders of 125cc-class motorcycles noted that the Pilot Street felt less confidence-inspiring than narrower, smaller-diameter tires from other brands.
- Scooter riders reported issues with rear-end grip during sharp cornering, leading many to switch to alternative brands for better stability.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT45 | B · Michelin Pilot Street |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
39
/ 100
Bridgestone
65
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Street — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Street scores 69 vs 10 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Street scores 74 vs 50 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Street scores 70 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Street scores 63 vs 50 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT45
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Street
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.