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I like the Michelin Starcross Soft terrain and Michelin S12 tires.
I have tried the older Dunlop tires (not the newest ones they came out with) but just seem to run through them faster than the Michelin and I feel more comfortable longer on the Michelin tires.
I don't have spare wheel sets or an unending budget for tires so I can't change out the tires depending on the terrain and soil type. I race cross country.
Has anyone used the newer Dunlop tires? How are they holding up and what is the biggest difference from the old model to the newer ones do you notice? Are the new models the MX 32 and 52?
I have tried the older Dunlop tires (not the newest ones they came out with) but just seem to run through them faster than the Michelin and I feel more comfortable longer on the Michelin tires.
I don't have spare wheel sets or an unending budget for tires so I can't change out the tires depending on the terrain and soil type. I race cross country.
Has anyone used the newer Dunlop tires? How are they holding up and what is the biggest difference from the old model to the newer ones do you notice? Are the new models the MX 32 and 52?
I know there are better tires out there, but, it takes 6 months to wear out a 404 on the rear so how can you beat that!!!???
As soon as my front 203 wears out I will give the X30 a go!
I think one of my buddies was saying the Pirelli's lasted him the longest.
The Shop
I'm on Bridgestone x30 and think they are a great overall tires. They hook up well and last too. Give them a try. Your opinion is more important than anyone else. Motosport.com is your friend when purchasing tires. Great prices.
Going to try a MX52 on the rear next. Front will stay MX32 indefinitely.
With that said in my area there are some hard pack tracks and others that have hard sections so some soft tires are not an option like the Dunlop 32. I like the Michelin MS the most for the front and in the rear end I don't really feel the diference between brands.
Especially at 3 palms, they're the best, and last forever.
I dont know if im just a good starter, or my bike is stupid fast, but I have always had great traction on dirt and concrete pads with those tires.
I also like the Michelin ms3, really long lasting tire and very predictable. due to the stiffer sidewalls i run a bit lower pressure In it. But the rear is a bitch to mount
For some reason, I can't convince myself to give Kenda or any of the smaller name tires a chance even though the price is super cheap. I love my Kenda mountain bike tires, but I just haven't heard great reviews on the dirt bike like I have with Dunlop and Michelin.
Pit Row
On my SXF I run Pirelli Mids
The rear side knobs on the MXMS crack/separate once the tire has about 8 or 9 hours on it on my 250 2-stroke, 110/85-19. I haven't had this issue with the 100/90-19's on my 144's. I haven't had this happen on any of the front tires.
I know the Xtra-X was designed to give better durability but one of the things I really like about the MXMS is they are light weight.
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