Motocross Tires and Enduro Tires

Motocross Tires provide the connection between the bike and mother earth. They are one of the most basic things that allow us to accelerate, brake and turn. The better the connection (grip) between the bike and the ground, the better those basic actions can be performed and the faster you go.

Both tires kinds - Motocross tiers, Enduro Tires are defined as 100% for dirt and 0% for road. Of course, there are many 50/50% and 70/30% tires for both dirt and road use but they are not relevant at the moment (maybe when we add a page called "tires for wusss") :).

The main difference between Motocross tires and Enduro tires is the shape of the pattern on the tire.

Soft terrain tires are for mud or sand and made of a hard rubber compound. It is not recommended to ride with those tires on a hard terrain. The rubber will be torn in a short time and tires will be worn down in no time.

Hard terrain tires are for rocky terrain and have a soft rubber compound which help them to get grip on slippery, sometimes wet, rock. On the other hand the rubber is surprisingly "tear proof".  Those tires will provide less grip when riding in soft terrain.

Both kinds (hard and soft terrain tires) will be worn down very quickly in road use.

Front and rear tires are important. Changing one tire will not give the full effect. In order to get the full effect in acceleration, braking and turning both tires should be in a good condition. We also recommend both tires on the bike will be from the same model and manufacturer to get same level of grip in both bike's ends.

Old tires are bad! Rubber gets stiff and doesn't provide the needed grip. Tires have a "date of birth" marked on the side. Take a look and make sure you buy a tire older the one year.

A detailed explanation on how to put tires on the rims in a fast and easy way will soon be uploaded here.

We brought here some of the most popular Motocross and Enduro tires for you to see and decide. Enjoy.

Brand	Tire model	looks like	Description
	M23-front Motocross		Bridgestone M23 Hard Terrain Best choice for ''Blue Groove'' hard terrain. Unique casing profile and tread design for maximum cornering grip. Features unique profile, tread and construction that deliver long-lasting grip with exceptional straight line stability.
	M22-hard-rear Motocross		M 22 Hard Terrain Best choice for ''Blue Groove'' hard terrain. Unique casing profile and tread design for maximum cornering grip. Features unique profile, tread and construction that deliver long-lasting grip with exceptional straight line stability.
	M601-Front Motocross		M601 Hard to Intermediate Front tires feature MX cap / base for superior shock absorption with ultra - high traction. M601 features new casing shape with larger casing volume for increased contact patch, better damping, bump absorption and exceptional straight line stability. M601 offers a new tread pattern for a border range of hard-to-intermediate application. Outstanding performance on today's man made courses.
	M602-Rear Motocross		M602 Hard Terrain Dual Tread Compound (DTC ) offering long lasting center compound and softer side compound. M602 has a redesigned broad range tread pattern which cuts through loose terrain to find traction and grip on a firm base. Outstanding performance on today's man made courses.
Dunlop	D756-FRONT soft terrain		Intermediate to Soft Terrain Offers outstanding intermediate-to-soft-terrain performance, yet its versatile design gives it a wide range of ability on harder surfaces. Shoulder knobs feature recessed biting edges for enhanced traction in ruts and flat corners. Rear tread pattern provides maximum straight-line grip for excellent starts and improved braking. Specially designed front tire provides superb feel in loamy, muddy and sandy conditions. Reduced tire weight for enhanced performance in whoops and braking bumps.
Dunlop	D756-REAR soft terrain
Dunlop	D739-FRONT hard terrain		The cutting edge D739FA front tire delivers outstanding performance in hard-pack conditions and improved cornering grip in all terrain. Rear tire provides maximum center tread traction for the ultimate in start/acceleration grip, plus improved braking and lean-angle traction. Stiffer front and rear sidewalls provide quicker turning response and less deflection on sharp bumps. D739FA-J and D739G feature unique compounds and constructions designed for 4-stroke motocrossers.
Dunlop	D739-REAR hard terrain

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