Selecting the Correct Tire for Your Terrain / Michelin StarCross 6 Range

[@MOTO4YOL]

thanks for information. It was really useful content.

[@barkeep25]

Looking at racing the Concho enduro for the second time, is this a medium hard or medium soft for the rear. Thanks

[@ColeKirkpatrick]

@@barkeep25 medium hard with wear better in the rocky zones

[@barkeep25]

@@ColeKirkpatrick sweet thanks man

[@onthethrottle7104]

Cole, do the StarCross 6 "hard" rated tires do well in rock mixed with hard packed dirt and granite or is it better to go with the medium? I ride in the Arizona Sonoran desert. I have the medium rated tire on the bike now and just purchased a "hard" rated tire and I'm wondering if I made a good choice...wanted to ask before I mount it in case I need to take it back and switch for a medium. Thanks in advance! Love your vids.

[@ColeKirkpatrick]

I haven't ridden the "hard" rated tires yet. The rear is only available in a 19inch and the terrain I have here in Texas I typically stick to the med/soft or med/hard combo. I think it's worth giving the "hard" setup a try. Let me know what you think once you get some time in on them.

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@ColeKirkpatrick Much appreciated, Cole. If I keep the hard set up I'll report back. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Take care!

[@declan8391]

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[@Mockle07]

Hey, just came across your channel a few days ago - appreciate all the info and entertainment! Tyre question for you… From what I can tell, you guys over in the US (east and west coasts) don’t rate the FIM style (you call it DOT approved I think?) tyres, generally because of the smaller knob depth (🫢) and hence a lack of bite. I’m in the UK and contrary to popular belief hardly any of our race organisers stipulate that we must run FIM tyres, it’s only a select few venues, generally Forestry land, that ban non-FIM tyres and yet the most popular Enduro tyre by quite a margin, from grass roots beginners all the way up to the top British Enduro Championship guys, is the Michelin Enduro Medium… an FIM approved tyre. I have my own theories as to why the disparity in opinions (which could amount to bro-science…) but I’d be really interested in your thoughts.

[@ColeKirkpatrick]

Thanks for the comment! I'm actually a big fan of that tire as well. It works in a wide range of terrain and even though it's an FIM approved tire, it still performs incredibly well. I hadn't used one much until last year when I was riding in the Western Slope of Colorado (lots of loose silty dirt and also tons of rock) and couldn't believe how consistent the grip was. There are a few guys that swear by them even in the GNCC races over here.

[@Mockle07]

@@ColeKirkpatrick Ok, that makes a lot of sense. All of the American KZbinrs I have seen address the FIM tyres (including Michelin Mediums) describe them as junk and it has always confused me! 😂 I get that certain terrain (loose, deep sand/mud especially) there are better options but they are very good in lots of scenarios. I figured that the KZbinrs in question fell into the classic “bigger knobs = more grip” unequivocally trap, but I also think many simply don’t like them because “I’m not letting some Europeans tell me how long my knobs can be” 😂 Anyway, thanks for clearing that up, I’m working my way through your channel mate, really good stuff 👊🏻