Front Tyre Time

[gg3]

OK Gents,time for the stock FIM front to go.Usually I go with a Pirelli MS32 but there are some interesting new kids on the block.I am looking at the following mid/soft tyres. Any experience with them,especially compared with the Pirelli would be most appreciated.
Bridgestone Battlecross X30
Dunlop Geomax 32

 

[Jakobi]

Been running an MX52 last couple rides. I like it, but generally I prefer an soft-intermediate. Previously would use MX31/51 depending on season, but they would both throw side lugs when pushed. The 52 shows little wear thus far, and has been pretty good in most scenarios. I'll be trying the MX32 next.

 

[swazi_matt]

what type of terrain are you riding?

 

[gg3]

Thanks.Terrain in mainly loam,mud,clay & some grass.Not rocky.

 

[gasmonkey]

Hard to beat the mitchy s12 in our conditions.

 

[barossi73]

currently running the mich s12,pretty happy but actually slightly prefer the stock metz 6 day and will be switching back to the metz or pirelli when the mich has given its best.think i prefer the triangle edge knobbly to the diamond of the mich

 

[memphis2857]

The mx32 is the go to tire here in Indiana/KY. It works well in all types of terrain. But only the front. The rear is junk. I run the GoldenTyre GT216aa front and it is amazing. Works as good or better than the mx32 and last 2x longer.


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[gg3]

Thanks Guys. Hadn't considered the S12,MORE CHOICE!
HATED my Metzler 6 day rear,front wasn't too bad though.

 

[dANbOT]

I kinda liked the Metz front too, it lasted about 90 hours before starting to lose side knobs, and was predictable. The rear was not good for my terrain.

The S12's are my favorite by far for softer terrain, I use the rears year round on everything including some rock and love it. Once the spring mud dries up I like to switch to more of an intermediate front though.

I'm a few rides into trying a Geomax MX52F, and like how it's working so far! If they nailed the 32F as well, it might be a great soft tire.

 

[noobi]

Ever run a bridgestone M403 ?
Not sure you can still get them?
Might have been replaced with the battle cross X30.

I really like/liked it, doesn't like to climb out of ruts, very predictable, long lasting, works well in all conditions.

Once offered to buy it off a guy if he didn't like it, after talking him into buying one.

I found the knobs on the S12 front would tear off.

YMMD