Which Dirt Bike Tire is Best for You?

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Whether riding the trails or the motocross track we have the best selection at the lowest prices on mx tires for your dirt bike. In this video we touch on all the things to consider when purchasing your next motorcycle tire. Tire types and tread design are factors you should consider. Loamy, rocky, even sandy soil each requires a different set of tires constructed with different rubber compounds to get the best life and performance out of your tire. We want to help you pick the next best set of tires, whether it be tearing up that mountain single track or eating up your favorite chocolate cake on the track!
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[@EarthSurferUSA]

Good vid as always. But I have found the #1 factor of choosing a rear tire size, (18" or 19"), depends mostly on what size rim your bike has. :)

[@TheRayford13]

Lot of great information, thanks!

[@albertogamez8112]

I actually got that hard terrain tire. It was gripping great in the mountain yesterday!!

[@kings17court]

I really appreciate these educational videos.

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you like them!~Chase

[@gerardobezanilla5601]

Great info! How do I know if I have to use a tube on a tire or not, on those tires of your video?

[@iRA_mkb]

oustanding vid, thanks!

[@joeljohansson472]

I ride michelin starcross 5 in The rear and in front i use michelin enduro competition 6 or Bridgestone ed 663 they are good allround tyres 👍

[@HuntersCards]

Another great video! Thanks guys

[@rmatvmc]

glad you like it! Thanks for watching. ~Chase

[@michaelhyslop1698]

Great video!

[@JustinTwilley]

Dang man thart arm looking rough! lol thanks for another great video! Love Rocky Mountain Atv!

[@masterbeta343]

I use the tubliss system with a dunlop d803 trials tire and i run about 4-6 psi i also run the shinko 505 cheater and i run about the same psi for that tire aswell maybe a little less because its a bit stiffer

[@utdesertghost199]

Second on the Kendas. I've seen the Parker DT front listed in the catalog but not the rear. Here in Utah I've had great results with these. very aggressive tread for a DOT tire. They don't chunk in the rocks like other tires and wear very well. I have over 1300 miles on my first set on a 96 DR350 and about 350 miles so far on My Beta 300RR Race edition. The vast majority of total miles is in the rocky Utah west desert mountain trails. Hopefully you will add these to your offerings.

[@WesleyRomeo]

Yes the k772 rear tire is awesome. I also use Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Hard rear tire, also best. I ride Trinidad &Tobago (Caribbean).

[@chriscardoza9714]

Would like to see a test on hard terrain tires like kenda and Dunlop and thanks again for all the choices you give us????

[@jayythagoattt]

Thanks, help a lot 👍

[@RantzBizGroup]

One more thing, you guys... Is there any way you could discuss front tire wash out? Can you tell us about riding techniques vs. trying to cover bad techniques with low pressure or tire specs? Is there a better setup (on a DRZ 400 as an example) to keep front wheel washout out of the mix? I want to be absolutely sure my technique /s are solid then choose a tire. I used to ride MC in the 70s on a Yamaha 250, and I didn't have near the issue I see on some of the dual sports of today... any help would be appreciated!!!

[@themotofixery]

Sure wish you guys had the irc ix-09w gekkota. Or maxxis trail maxx for the ktm freeride!

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Helpful video

[@scoremxcom]

The larger rear tire (18 inch) is more popular with offroad riders because it has a larger air volume and footprint. The extra volume makes it more absorbent. The downside is that it bounces in squared-edged whoops. (although the 18 did hook up better than the 19-inch in everything but rock-hard dirt and whoops).

[@Minionmoto529]

@ minute 4:13 the tire on the far right i've been wanting to get one of those in a 120/90/19

[@HeddleTown]

Good guide lots of great tires!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it! Share it with your friends. Cheers. ~Chase

[@HeddleTown]

Will do share some of my stuff as well I give riding lessons on my chan! :)

[@cdlfoot]

What would be a good tire for 60% moto and 40% trails? I am having trouble with chunking the MX33 because of the rocky terrain where we ride trails. Thanks

[@terrypikaart4394]

I like the vids, good info.. But have yet to hear anything for my riding and bike.. Im in northern michigan, riding single track trails mostly sand a few hard and mud spots. Bike is old 1988 yz490.. Bike spins like cray and likes to wash out the front.. Yes, that is nature of the beast. But like all the help i can get!.

[@odinebi2787]

I'm in Az and I selected the Sedona 907 and the Michelin starcross 5 hard pack for the front. Tires perform perfectly on any harder surface but as soon as front hits the loose sand or dirt it wants to washout. If most terrain is loose anything I'd get a soft terrain tire, at least for the front intermediate or even the Sedona 907hp seems to bite good in the loose terrain the front Michelin does not at all. Hope that helps

[@jesuscortez4879]

So i want a taller side wall on my kx85 what size would i go with ?

[@kenfarnsworth5239]

I have a few tires that have a dot number but also say not for highway use.any idea about them?

[@toadamine]

Shinko 505 cheater is by far my favorite rear tire for trail riding.

[@SB-fe4gt]

Pressures...I have bent a couple rims when running 12 psi but have never bent a rim when running 13 psi or higher. I usually run 14 psi and go plus/minus 1 psi depending on the tire and the conditions. My info is for relatively lightweight bikes that weigh 320 lbs or less and are also running rim locks.

[@Mx-Is-therapy]

Will the sand hybrid do good in a sandy gravely area like a gravel pit? If not which tire would?

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Wish they had that sand hybrid for Fernley NV back in the day

[@Kernalpanik]

Nice road rash good to see your actually a rider and not some chip skylarc

[@karansotv7181]

Im living in a tropical country our trails are always muddy which tires you best recommend

[@CWalsh-pj9cp]

Should I go with a medium terrain tire if I am going to be riding Motocross tracks and trail riding?

[@keetonadams3797]

I like to ride offroad and on road and I’ve replaced my rear tire 3 times in 8 months bc it wears so fast any recommendations on what tire I should get??

[@Catman1987]

stock tires on my 2021 kx 450 are wearing out fast …. need some hard surfaced tires , i ride desert mainly .

[@Bieggaoaivi]

Nice!

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

Have Dunlop D606 rear tire on my Honda CRF 300 L wanted Pirelli M 16 for the front but can not get one. How would a Kenda K 760 trackmaster do on the front they are in stock will be doing 90% dirt and gravel and trail, there is also a lot of sand hear, on the roads and trails.

[@UlisesGlez26]

Excellent video guys, I went with the Maxxis Dessert it.

[@rmatvmc]

Right on! Let us know how is works for you. I've only heard good things.-Chase

[@UlisesGlez26]

Well they hold on pretty good, have them on my XR 250R and they are really grippy and I haven't had an issue with them, going to try them on the 19 inch rear rim for my CR 125 and test them out, thanks for the response Chase!

[@rmatvmc]

You bet. Have fun out there!

[@harro9447]

can any one recommend a tire set for a yz 250x riding on dry shale hard pack conditions ?

[@walenture]

I watched this video I understand about tires

[@nthangvz]

I have a 2021 CRF 150R I usually ride on dirt and sand but Im buying a new back tire but not sure what to get ?!

[@leon8829]

is it okay to ride with mx wheels on a supermoto on asphalt? or does that feel horrible? I just like the size of the tires because the supermoto tires are so small

[@pdunc1976]

as a note,if you want to ride sand or grit,spend the money and use an ''o'' ring chain.

[@BlackBoneAMX]

Chase, I am 60 years old and riding a 2018 TE 250i. My favorite riding is single track loamy, muddy, rocky and love riding in the rain. Watching your videos and others I still find my self drifting back to Michelin. 90/100/21 & 110/100/18 Michelin star cross 5 medium. I am however wanting to switch up to a Tubliss set up. What are your thoughts and do you recommend a particular plug kit for 60 to 80 mile single track rides? Thanks for your time Ivan

[@chrisbee4702]

Is a wider tire better? I ordered a 110 instead of a 120.

[@alexj2283]

Does anyone know where can I get 100/100x18 paddle tires? I already check Rocky Mountains and BTO Sports. The only one that I find is 110/100-18 . Can I use 110/100-18 instead of 100/100x18 paddle tires????

[@clithsbee]

I have 120/100-18 on my bike. can I put 140/80-18 on? I can’t find any info on this. maybe it depends on the bike? or the wheel?

[@philmortlock3490]

That was good

[@crazynomad3840]

Great!

[@xGxPhantomZzz]

What about the Michelin Competition 6?

[@331moto]

I need to get an 18' rim for my CR250R

[@timurbayram5162]

What is the best choice for city?

[@rcadventuretours695]

Where can we get those tire display stands lol

[@justiceonly9105]

Hi, Very grateful to you. Can I install a motorcycle tire on a bicycle? Thanks

[@haydenpowell2555]

N o you'd need the rim and the rim would not fit on a bicycle but you can buy bicycle tires

[@xburtonboardnx]

Glad your new tattoo didn't get affected by that road rash!

[@19culprit25]

4StrokeBloke are you trying to be funny? Well, try harder

[@RantzBizGroup]

Good presentation! A quick question. I have a Suzuki DRZ400 and live in the Pacific NW. Many of the riders air down to about 10 psi. I have ridden MC since 1973 and stayed with recommended psi, however, I do simple off road riding now. My question: Is it really necessary to air down below recommended psi ranges, or, is this poor riding technique/s of the riders airing down? Is there ever an advantage to low psi - I ask b/c a lot of DRZ riders seem to have trouble with front end washout... any help would be appreciated!

[@rmatvmc]

In situations where you can feel your tire losing traction on more technical or wet trails then you could air down one or two psi at a time until you feel traction start coming back. Running low tire pressures does have advantages in certain situations and is not uncommon to see people riding slower, technical trails or soft terrain to run 10 psi or even a bit lower. But if you're not having traction problems and are in the recommended range there's no reason to lower your tire pressure, but it's interesting to play around with and see what you feel!

[@RantzBizGroup]

@@rmatvmc , thanks for the quick response! What do you feel would be the best intermediate knobby for average 2 track trails, rocky at times, wet at times? Again, I have a DRZ400, about 80/20 trail to road. Thanks for any help you can give me!

[@YZdude]

Is there a video to know when it's time to replace your tire? My nobs are starting to come off in some spots and I spin alot more when WOT

[@jordanpayne6838]

I change mine when i have about 20-25% of my knobbies left. There’s no exact time to change your tires, it depends on you. I like to get the most use out of my tire, and I don’t mind the loss of traction towards the end of the tires life. I kinda like the drifty feel you get on dirt roads. Basically, change the tire when YOU think you should. But if you ride a lot of muddy or sandy terrain you want to change it more often, hard pack and gravel you can push it harder for longer.

[@connersteel182]

What is that intermediate tire @ 6:35?

[@jawsaetio6251]

Hey chase is there a MX tyre specific video somewhere? Cheers bro

[@rmatvmc]

We have a buyer's guide on motocross tires you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIazfJRvqK59b6s

[@yota486]

I'm looking for the video on how to prevent pinch-flats. Maybe include a link to the video in the description, since you mentioned it in your video.

[@rmatvmc]

We'll get on that! thanks for the heads up.

[@JustusW1]

Tubliss

[@kayn3634]

Higher pressure and or heavy duty tubes or tubliss/mousse

[@peterhiggs3862]

Watch where you are going... If you see a big sharp rock in front of you, lift the front wheel and jump over the thing. You may only have to do that once a day, to avoid the 'danger rock'.

[@josephelefante9617]

What would be good for a mulch Motocross track? It also has a little bit of sand mixed in. I usually get the Motocross intermediate tire from Dunlop but I don’t know if it’s the right one for the track.

[@rmatvmc]

Does it ever get a hard base? The MX33 or the Michelin Star Cross 5 soft would be my two choices. But if it never gets a hard base, then maybe a sand tire like the MX12 would be good.

[@josephelefante9617]

@@rmatvmc never really gets hard, I have some Perelli tires on it right now the bike came with it.

[@lelandhill4132]

hopefully someone is still answering questions, I have a CR125 that I ride on both dirt hard surface and Dune sands on the same day in the same location, this place is called Juniper Dunes in Washington state. the dirt tires work out there but can cause a lot of frustration when its been really hot and the sand is nice and soft, the dune hills are not huge by any means but there can be some areas where the length of the run before you hit a hill can be short so you need that traction, I am looking for the best tire for 70% sand and 30% dirt to ride on when there and I will have another just dirt tire for everywhere else. this Dunlop Geomax MX11 Sand/Mud Motorcycle Tire looks like it might fit the program I need being the tread is not going to beat me up like a cup tire would on the harder surface. any other suggestions?

[@rmatvmc]

*Leland Hill* That tire would be the ticket. Motocross riders will run that style of tire at Southwick where its really sandy. The MX 11, Pirelli Scorpion MX 410 and Michelin StarCross 5 Sand Tires are all good options. Hope these suggestions help.

[@jooniebrian8657]

Lol

[@libakerotvbisdak154]

Hi i have yamaha DT 125. What tire size and rim should i install? I want it to lower a litle bit while lifting up the body since i'm only 5'4. My stock tire is 21-18. Thanks..

[@philipp4109]

Bis Dak r18

[@philipp4109]

110-90

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

Will you guys expand your selection of Kenda tires in the future?

[@jamie55555]

great knowledge can i use the ve33 which says its a rear tire in front? have a 19 inch front rim(110/80-r19) thanks

[@rmatvmc]

The rear tire is 110/90x19. It's not recommended to put rear tires on the front.

[@jamie55555]

@@rmatvmc thanks for the reply since i am shopping from your store then please recommend a tire for my front rim original tire on it is 110/80-19. i am planing to buy the ve33(5.1-17") for my rear tire i only use the bike on loose rock dirt road at very low speed.

[@rmatvmc]

@@jamie55555 This may be a good option for your riding conditions: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/shinko-e-804-front-dual-sport-motorcycle-tire-p

[@jamie55555]

@@rmatvmc ok thanks

[@tjlovesrachel]

Nice scab on your arm... went down good huh

[@gustavorodriguez4240]

I was confused about tires but after this video,I’m way more confused 😥😭🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperEthan3011]

I like the beard Chase

[@ashtonhoward2344]

Would a sand hybrid get ripped up if I took it on the road for a few minutes

[@seth4048]

Ashton howard if you aren’t going get very fast no. It rides rough as hell though.

[@ashu9330]

Which one will be best for soft muddy mx track during rainy season?

[@rmatvmc]

For those conditions, I would probably go with a scoop tire like the new MX14, or the Pirelli MX Soft tire. But if the track has a hard base, then something like the MX33, Tusk T35, or Micheline Starcross 6 soft would be great. - Chase

[@ashu9330]

@@rmatvmc thankyouu 💪

[@Crust2013]

AC10 michelin rear awsom for 250fs multi terrain damp season saddle time

[@ramyaranjan1029]

Tyers name pls

[@greaselover3248]

Does ridding on hard terrain with a soft terrain tire affect traction dramatically ???

[@rmatvmc]

You'll notice a couple things like how well the tire tracks, performs and wears. You'll wear the tire out fast, that's for sure. An Intermediate Terrain Tire is a good alternative. Hope this helps. Thanks

[@1TruePatriot]

@@rmatvmc Hi--are you saying that a softer-terrain tire should be expected to track better, or worse, when ridden on hard terrain? (I don't care about tire life/mileage.) Thanks.

[@carlosdias1940]

"Lesson learned"!

[@JamieKeefer]

Is a shinko cheater a hybrid by these definitions or a intermediate?

[@rmatvmc]

The cheater is a Hybrid.

[@mikebishop6095]

What sand tire was that the brand and model

[@rmatvmc]

The paddle tire is the Sedona Dunatik and the other sand tire looks like a Michelin StarCross 5.

[@denniswest1584]

What brand and model is that sand hybrid tire?

[@maxpower9499]

Would like to know also. Tread looks more like a paddle than the current Dunlop.

[@monkeyhaters9258]

I have an electric fat tire bike the rim is 22 and a 1/2 outside To outside What size tire could I use In a motorcycle tire..?

[@rmatvmc]

You will want to ask the manufacturer of the bike what tire size they recommend.

[@monkeyhaters9258]

I already know the size of the tire because it's written on it, doesn't help me with finding a motorcycle tire because the sizes are different..?

[@rmatvmc]

We cannot make tire recommendations for bikes that we are unfamiliar with. There are no dirt bike tires we're aware of that are meant for a 22.5" wheel. There are conversions online that you might be able to plug in your current tire size and get the comparable motorcycle tire measurement.

[@monkeyhaters9258]

@@rmatvmc Yes I've been trying that .Not much luck, that's why I just went with the rim size.

[@jackmarkham6294]

I have a question does a 19” tire fit on a 18” rim??

[@rmatvmc]

No. If you have an 18" rim, you will need a tire size that ends in 18 (example: 100/100x18 or 110/100x18).

[@jackmarkham6294]

@@rmatvmc ok thanks for letting me know

[@hunterhutchinson4791]

Whats the name of that hard terrain tyre?

[@rmatvmc]

Sedona and the model is MX907

[@derg1885]

5.34 second , middle one - intermediate terrain tire , what brand and model is it , i would like to purchase, thanks

[@rmatvmc]

That is the Bridgstone battle cross X30

[@anthonybotte4542]

Cani put an 18 inch on instead of the 19 that on right now

[@rmatvmc]

You would need to change your wheel size to an 18" also if you wanted to go from a 19 to an 18" tire.

[@anthonybotte4542]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC thanks for the help folks

[@lucasguzik1936]

What can happen if the rotation of the tire is wrong and I run it like that?

[@goli69]

Lucas Guzik engine destruction! No seriously you are just not optimising your tire traction.

[@rmatvmc]

Oliver said it well. If you run a directional tire backwards, you aren't going to get the full potential and traction of the tire. Always check with the tire manufacturer for safety information as well. Thanks~Chase

[@lucasguzik1936]

olivier st-hilaire and rm thanks

[@lucasguzik1936]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC thanks!

[@Einfach_der_geilste]

Wait but all my friends use soft tires in the woods (aka soft ground)

[@rmatvmc]

It really depends on the soil type. And are you referring to soft as the rubber compound or a soft-intermediate tire? If you ride woods and the dirt is soft and loamy, then a soft-intermediate tire would be fine. But for hard pack trails with roots, rocks, etc., then a intermediate-hard tire would be a good choice, or even a hybrid like the Tusk Recon.

[@MrStonerstone]

Lmao your guys logo is a polish comb

[@GadgetGlobetrotter]

Do you guys ship to India?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes, we do ship to India!

[@zander2776]

Chase must have had a good crash haha

[@vibeflyer]

What is the word he say's at 3:49..."this is the......part of the tyre"

[@rmatvmc]

lightest

[@italkcreepy]

@3:16 its tenth month of 2017 right?

[@rmatvmc]

No sir. It's the week and year. Unfortunately you have to do a little math to figure out the month :/ you would think just using the month would be much easier haha.

[@James-nc2ed]

@@rmatvmc They use weeks for recall, production quality, inspection purposes.

[@julianwilson5174]

You didn't talk about how to choose the width of your tire

[@rmatvmc]

That is a great suggestion. Do you have questions about that?

[@jeffreyatkin7033]

10th week lol

[@mobgma]

Video never showed up on my subscription feed despite me being subscribed to all your videos. Only shows up in the Home section which is annoying but not Subscription despite you literally posting this video like 10 hours ago. Please message KZbin as people are missing your videos despite being subscribed.

[@rmatvmc]

*mobgma* - On our KZbin channel homepage: kzbin.info/door/QSXoYEPBXNPSx1hWbO2WRQ Click the "Bell" icon. This should notify you everytime we release a new video. Hope this helps. Let us know if you have already had it checked and we'll look into it. Thanks

[@iGOBURR]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC yeah this is a common problem across KZbin. People are subscribed to channels but aren't getting the notification until days or even weeks later if at all. I'd try messaging KZbin.

[@mobgma]

I have the bell clicked.

[@aidanchase3481]

First

[@ryanandrade6238]

👍💓

[@barbarabinns900]

my grandmother stank she is Rich but she said no to Caleb

[@19culprit25]

Barbara Binns are you on drugs? I don’t find your joke funny

[@Gon_Vibin]

those are chunky tires

[@EddiNice]

Tyre porn, Excellent video

[@Bananahammock88]

Come to America where we spell "tire" correctly. Lol

[@scoremxcom]

@@Bananahammock88 yea, and were ranked 26 in education, but we are ahead of Turkey!!!

[@jeffhanson6844]

@@scoremxcom Unions do that to everything

[@scoremxcom]

@@jeffhanson6844 The poorest and least educated are always the most religious.

[@bearflagrevolt8632]

crashed not too long ago huh?

[@rmatvmc]

How could you tell? :)

[@cbob1]

Tire technology is constantly changing. How about updating this 5 year old video? But this time mention the tire brand / model you like (and your #2 tire) in each category. It's mind boggling to go through reviews on each tire . . . . and we don't know who's reviewing from a wanna-be C rider to a AA rider.

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for watching the video and leaving your input!