Pirelli mid soft 2.0 reviews

Rear holds up good. 5-8h before it hit the bin but not because it falls apart, but because knobbies loses to much height which throws off bike balance. They are taller than before so notice it much more.

Could probably go 10h+ on them if you don't care about that.

Front ~5h before side knobbies start to show breaks. That's on hard packed.

I used one (rear) for a couple hours on soft dirt. Good tire, though I slightly prefer the MX14 for soft conditions. The MX32 was a little squirrelly on decel in soft/wet conditions but quite good everywhere else. I do want to try it again in more intermediate conditions. 

First ride on them yesterday. Soft deep dirt. Really happy with the grip. We’ll see how they hold up on some harder pack tracks. 

I have had a few sets now and they are my go to tyres. I was using the old version of the MX32s prior to these.

The front is awesome, quite similar to the Dunlop AT82 in overall feel and performance. I would say the AT82 performs slightly better on hardpack conditions and the MX32 performs slightly better in soft/sandy conditions. I usually get around 15 hours on a front before its performance degrades to a point I want to replace it.

The rear is super versatile, performing well across all conditions. Its not going to perform as well as a proper scoop tyre in sand/soft conditions but it is still quite effective, especially when new. But it is very good across soft to intermediate to hardpack conditions in my opinion. It does wear out a bit quicker on hardpack conditions, mainly that the knobs wear down in height, but it will still perform reasonably well. It will just lose some of its drive and bite when you ride it again in softer conditions. I can usually go 15-18 hours riding mostly intermediate tracks.

One thing to note is these do require a higher than usual PSI or you will decrease the life of the tyre and possibly rip and chunk knobs, especially on the rear. I run 14 PSI in the front and 15 PSI in the rear (KTM 450 SX-F + 95kg in gear). These PSI recommendations came directly from a Pirelli rep and again from a top national rider here in Australia. If you are on a smaller displacement bike and/or are lighter, you could run 14 in the rear.

I have a set of latest gen mid soft 32’s in the garage I was going to throw on my 23 250R.  But I had to have another knee surgery in April and while getting over that may have ruptured a disc somehow in my back.  Headed for MRI tomorrow.  Depending on my back, may hang on to them.  I really wanted to try them on my Honda.  I think they would have done well at Ultimate MX in Alvin, Tx.  Sand clay base with sand on top, bet they would do good.  

Depending on my back may flip my Honda and KX.  Then get a new Beta 250F this fall and save the 32’s a new Beta or whatever I buy.  Provided my back lets me.  Sucks getting old.

Been using the rear for a little while now. For pure sand the dunlop mx14 is a better tyre but if you have any track that is soft but with a few harder spots or even an intermediate style dirt the Pirelli seems better. Basically Dunlop mx14 is best pure sand tyre the Pirelli is good in sand but a bit more of an all rounder. Only speaking of the rear.