Overview
Elevate your off-road performance with the MICHELIN StarCross series, engineered to deliver championship-level traction and durability across a wide range of terrains. Whether you are navigating soft mud, intermediate soil, or hard-packed tracks, these tires leverage advanced rubber compounds and innovative tread designs to keep you ahead of the competition.
Advanced Traction and Durability
Featuring Michelin® Silica Technology™, these tires provide up to 19% more traction compared to previous generations, even when worn. This technology helps maintain tread block integrity, promoting excellent grip throughout the entire life of the tire. Additionally, riders can benefit from up to 11% more durability, ensuring your equipment stands up to the rigors of intense riding. The adaptive tread design is optimized to provide up to 16% more traction when new, giving you immediate confidence from the first gate drop.
Superior Handling in All Conditions
For riders tackling softer terrain, integrated Mud-Phobic Bars maximize cleaning capability, preventing dirt and debris from building up between knobs to ensure consistent acceleration. Staggered rows of intermediate tread blocks provide maximized feedback at varying lean angles, allowing for precise control and stability during aggressive cornering. This range is specifically designed to perform on everything from firm soil and grass to mud and sand.
Technical Specifications and Testing:
- Michelin® Silica Technology™ for enhanced longevity and wet-weather performance.
- Adaptive tread patterns for improved power transfer.
- Mud-Phobic Bars for superior self-cleaning in soft conditions.
- Designed for high-performance feedback and rider feel.
(1) Based on internal testing conducted in 2021 in Vertaizon, France on intermediate track using a '20 Yamaha 450 YZF fitted with a new 110/90-19 Michelin® StarCross® 6 Medium Hard compared with a new Michelin® StarCross® 5 Medium rear tire. (2) Based on internal testing conducted in 2021 in Jonquières, France on hard track using a '19 KTM 450 EXC fitted with a worn 110/90-19 Michelin® StarCross® 6 Medium Soft compared with a worn Michelin® StarCross® 5 Soft rear tire. (3) Based on internal wear testing conducted in 2021 in Jonquières, France on hard track. Actual results may vary.
