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Dirt Bike Tires
Having a good set of tires can make or break your ride. There are a few factors to take into consideration before ordering new dirt bike tires. Firstly, the terrain. Much like ATV/UTV tires, dirt bike tires are constructed to handle different types of riding. The terrains of dirt bike tires are:
- Soft
- Intermediate
- Hard
- Sand
Tires can be in any of these terrains specifically, or in a range, i.e. soft-intermediate. It’s important to pick the terrain of tire that corresponds with where you are riding. If you’re riding somewhere rocky or with lots of sharp, potential trail hazards, a hard terrain tire should be the go-to. Comprised of softer, more flexible rubber, this tire will flex around the debris on the trail and decrease your chances of popping a tire. On the flip side, any loose, soft, relatively-hazard-free terrain should be navigated with a softer terrain tire. The harder rubber gives bite and traction to keep your bike from slipping. As for riding in sand or the dunes, sand paddles are going to be the best option.
Another factor worth considering is the type of dirt bike tire—radial, or bias. The difference between the two comes down to the placement of ply cords. Radial tires are constructed with ply cords extending from bead-to-bead at a 90° angle. This makes them stiffer, but provides longer tread life. Bias tires are created with ply cords extending diagonally from bead to bead at 30-60° angles. This gives the tires better flexibility, which makes them more comfortable on those rocky or rough terrains, but also less durable than their radial counterparts.
When it comes to the size of your new dirt bike tires, it’s best to stick as close to stock as possible. There isn’t much room for height and width changes on a dirt bike, and committing to a drastic change could mean rubbing and damaging of other components. So check your owner’s manual, the sidewall of your tire, before investing in some new rubber.
If you’ve taken the time to decide what type of tire you need, or just want to browse to see what’s available, don’t worry. We stock top brands like:
- Michelin
- Dunlop
- Bridgestone
- Metzeler
- Shinko
- And many more!
With a large stock of brands and sizes in all terrains and constructions, look no further than our selection here at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.
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Bridgestone M59 Soft Terrain Tire
Tammy in PA
The best
I have been using the M59 on the front of my WR250F for yrs now from doing Enduros to riding parts of the Hard Enduro in PA this tire keeps me from ending up on my side. For me this is hands down the best front tire I have used and it will be used on my 24 YZ250X as well
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IRC VE33 Enduro Tire
Kenneth in CA
Great Value
Great tire that grips well in muddy cross country races. TIre does wear out slightly faster than others but the grip seem to be better and the price is also better.
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IRC VE35 Enduro Tire
Andre in VA
VE 35 rear tire. Southern Virginia Hare Scramble-En...
The back tire has massive nobbies. Soft and gummie. Hooks up where you need it. Sand,mud, hard pack,rocks, roots, and red clay. I train 2-3 times a week for Hare Scramble, Enduro, Sprint Enduro. About 4 hours a session. These are some of the best tires I've tried to date. Been riding 43 years. Can't say much for wear and tear. Jst got em' about 2 weeks ago. So far, they are stellar in performance, and would recommend them for the East Coast. Great price. Great product.
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Maxxis Maxxcross Soft/Intermediate Terrain Tire
Vaughn in MI
My go to tire
These are my go to tires for Michigan trails. I absolutely love them and they are a night and day handling improvement over the stock AT81s. I run these front and rear, 80/100x21 and 120/100x18 respectively. I currently have 74 hours and 1,010 miles on this set, riding mostly 50" inch wide sandy to hard pack, rooty Michigan trails at an aggressive pace. The front has 85% of the lug height and the rear is at 76%. I've ridden these on different terrain including sand, loam, hard pack, gravel, mud and even through 8" of late spring snow ranging hard crusty to wet and slushy. I only have two complaints. 1. The front tire can be like riding on an ice skate when angling/turning sharply across wet roots, especially in the fall, but I'm not sure any tire except a super soft gummy tire would grip well in the same conditions. 2. The cost has increased dramatically over the past 4 - 5 years compared to other brands. I was hoping prices would start to drop post-COVID but they have not. However, given the miles I get out of them they are still a very good investment, just not quite to the level they were when prices were lower. Overall, these are great tires and I will continue putting them on my bike.
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Pirelli MT16 Garacross Intermediate Terrain
Craig in CA
Pirelli MT16 Knobby
Very pleased with the MT16 Pirelli tires. Have used this brand on two different KTMs and I find that they really suit where I ride the most, the Southern Calif. desert. They last a long time and are not easily destroyed by rocky terrain.
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Kenda K760 Trakmaster II Rear Tire
Nathan in FL
Swag
Good set of tires, second set and they last ab 4k miles give or take before they're flat from street use.
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