I don't see it.....

[12Bravo]

My tires on the rear are dry rotted, it is a Michelin Starcross MH2.

What are you all running for red clay trails that are in the woods. With rocks and crap that can get slick? Where I want to ride has some nice trails with some rocky sections that can get steep, but not really a huge hill climb. What tire will work for the slick red clay stuff?

My Honda ATV does ok, but still slides a bit, so I know a dirt bike will slide more than my quad.

 

[Dirt Dud]

Wide open as to what each of us like . Since I use tubeless I like harder sidewalls AT 81 are nice . But some of us use trials tires I am using Vee soft tires and just got an equalibriam .

 

[memphis2857]

For the money and life you could probably run the Dunlop AT81 rear and a mx32 front and be pretty happy.

That being said I use GoldenTyres. GT216 front and a GT230 rear. They are pretty pricey though and work best with a mousse because the carcass is really thin and they are prone to punctures. But as far as performance there isn't a better tire on the market right now. The GT216 front lasts forever but the rear wears pretty quick.


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[Rick]

I run Pirelli's, MX32 front soft to medium....rear I like the MX 32 Pro and the ExTRa X which works good in soft to medium. Run a 100/90/18...seems to work a little better than a 110 on the rear. just my .002

 

[memphis2857]

A 100? I run a 120/100 on the rear. Lol


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[Moto7man]

Metzeler MC5 Front and Rear. The MC 5 is good in clay and the knobs won't tear off on the rocks. I run tubeless as well.

 

[Rick]

A 100? I run a 120/100 on the rear. Lol


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you run a 120/100 on a 200cc machine???

Yes....a 100......its a 200, not a 250 or 300! IMO a 100 fits a 100-200cc. 110 for 250cc 2stroke and 250 4 stroke and 120 for big bores.......of course its a personal preference...riding style, feel and ability.

 

[Simmo737]

Metzaler mc4 is the best I've ridden in red clay, it's sketchy in the dry when you spin it up though, not at all progressive in a power slide or brake slide, metzeler 6 days soft for the front in clay.

 

[gasgasxc]

you run a 120/100 on a 200cc machine???

Yes....a 100......its a 200, not a 250 or 300! IMO a 100 fits a 100-200cc. 110 for 250cc 2stroke and 250 4 stroke and 120 for big bores.......of course its a personal preference...riding style, feel and ability.

For ture.
Especially in technical terrain.
Controlling wheel spin is everything.

 

[memphis2857]

you run a 120/100 on a 200cc machine???



Yes....a 100......its a 200, not a 250 or 300! IMO a 100 fits a 100-200cc. 110 for 250cc 2stroke and 250 4 stroke and 120 for big bores.......of course its a personal preference...riding style, feel and ability.

Ah! I missed a key factor here. I ride a 300.


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[12Bravo]

There are just to many options for a new rider that doesn't know what style of riding they will like the most. Most the information I am finding is for expensive rubbers, that don't last very long or are for rubbers that wear out way to fast for my poor butt to afford to keep replacing......ugh......Learning new stuff is frustrating at time!

 

[Rick]

There are just to many options for a new rider that doesn't know what style of riding they will like the most. Most the information I am finding is for expensive rubbers, that don't last very long or are for rubbers that wear out way to fast for my poor butt to afford to keep replacing......ugh......Learning new stuff is frustrating at time!

Here is what you do.

1. Where are you located?

2. Go to a trusted mc shop and ask questions.

3. Dont by Dunlop's.....too expensive and wear very quickly.

4. Read.....read....read... the interweb is loaded with good info.....take your time and filter out the b.s!

5. This site is full of great guys who love their dirt bikes.....ask questions.....but questions about tires, oil, fuel, will only get you more confused.

6. Use the "search" feature of this site.........all stones have been turned over more than once!!

Good luck....enjoy your new toy and most of all spend time reading the volumous info this site provides.

 

[Rick]

Ah! I missed a key factor here. I ride a 300.


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All good!

 

[memphis2857]

3. Dont by Dunlop's.....too expensive and wear very quickly.

While I typically agree with this statement the AT81 lasts a very long time and is a pretty good all around tire. One of the slower riders in our group got nearly 70 hours out of one.

Also there are lots of cheap tires out there that work really well. Sedona being one and another that I have seen more and more people running is the Shinko.

If you haven't ridden in a very long time we can assume that you aren't going to come out of the gate as an A or B level rider so any new tire is going to make you happy. As Rick said find out what your local guy sells and spend some money in his shop.



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[Dirt Dud]

One other option is to pick up a used tire from someone who races they will change them out often . Maybe 1 or 2 rides ?

 

[12Bravo]

One other option is to pick up a used tire from someone who races they will change them out often . Maybe 1 or 2 rides ?

That's a good idea, we have two tracks close by. I might head that way next race day and ask around. Who knows might come home with a few to try and see where I am at. If anything, a few to last till I get good enough to make a difference.

 

[Rick]

While I typically agree with this statement the AT81 lasts a very long time and is a pretty good all around tire. One of the slower riders in our group got nearly 70 hours out of one.

Also there are lots of cheap tires out there that work really well. Sedona being one and another that I have seen more and more people running is the Shinko.

If you haven't ridden in a very long time we can assume that you aren't going to come out of the gate as an A or B level rider so any new tire is going to make you happy. As Rick said find out what your local guy sells and spend some money in his shop.



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It's pretty obvious that I'm not a Dunlop guy.....but your right the AT81 is a solid tire.....plentya of guys that I race CC use it.

 

[Rick]

One other option is to pick up a used tire from someone who races they will change them out often . Maybe 1 or 2 rides ?

Yep..... track guys do seem to toss tires pretty quick........be aware tgat 99.9% of track guys / MX bikes use a 19 inch rear tire.....your 200 has a 18 inch hoop! Just saying!

 

[12Bravo]

Yep..... track guys do seem to toss tires pretty quick........be aware tgat 99.9% of track guys / MX bikes use a 19 inch rear tire.....your 200 has a 18 inch hoop! Just saying!

The tire that is on it now says 110/90-19, I think this was raced in a past life, with number plates and stuff that was given to me with the extra parts.

 

[memphis2857]

19" rear? Hmm


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