Michelin Starcross Dirt Bike Tire

What kind of tire is Michelin Starcross 5?

The Michelin StarCross 5 Medium Terrain Tire is an excellent all-around tire for the track and trail, one that distinguishes itself with great performance and a couple pieces of new tire technology. Like other StarCross 5 tires, the Medium Terrain’s casing is made with high-density materials that actually reduces overall weight by 15%.

Why is Michelin Starcross 5 carcass so soft?

Since the Michelin StarCross 5’s carcass are so soft this helps the tire from rolling too much on extreme lean angle and keeps the knobs from chunking. If you’re riding hard pack you can expect your “Soft” side knobs to possibly chunk as this tire is made for soft to intermediate terrain.

Which is better Michelin star cross or Dunlop MX32?

Overall, the Star Cross 5 Soft is a better tire than the current Michelin Starcross MS3. Although we haven’t rode them back to back, we think tire cushion on the Star Cross 5 would rival the Dunlop MX32. We will however be doing a comparison on both tires, to see if our hypothesis is correct in an upcoming issue of Dirt Rider Magazine.

What kind of traction does Michelin Cross 5 have?

The Star Cross 5 Soft front tire has aggressive side knobs for lean angle traction. We bumped our air pressure up to 13psi, to prevent the tire from rolling underneath us. Photo by Preston Jordan Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue to test with the new Star Cross 5 tires.

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In terms of tire brands, you can’t get much more recognizable than Michelin. This rear tire is specifically designed for intermediate to hard tracks, so if you are a more experienced rider, it could prove to be the ideal option.

This tire can be reversed on the rim, and there is an indicator that tells you when too much treadwear has occurred. Equal tracking is provided by the symmetrical knobs. In terms of durability, this tire is excellent. And this is a top factor that many Motocross riders look for when they are choosing tires.