MICHELIN presents the Enduro competition IV tire:
- Highly versatile in terms of sandy, mixed or hard terrain.
- Good wear and tear resistance, as well as better grip on hard surfaces thanks to its reinforced, larger tread blocks.
- Greater comfort thanks to improved cushioning (on roots, stones, etc.) and greater braking stability, enabling you to brake harder.
- F.I.M. approved
Characteristics of the different types of cross/Enduro tires:
- Hard type: suitable for dry, stony ground
- Mixed/hard type: suitable for soft and dry ground
- Mixed/soft type: suitable for soft and loose ground
- Mixed type: suitable for soft ground
- Mud type: suitable for muddy terrain
- Sand type: suitable for sandy soil
Handling, braking, comfort... The choice of a motorcycle tire affects many aspects of your machine''s performance, whether on the road, on the track or off-road. It is therefore essential to select the model best suited to your needs with care.
Here are a few explanations to help you decipher the indications on motorcycle tires:
- Dimensions: tire width in millimeters and tire height as a percentage of width. Ex: 190/55, for 190 mm width and 55% height
- Structure: radial (ZR, or R) or diagonal (B), both tires must be identical on this criterion
- Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g. 17 or 19
- Load index: maximum load the tire can support
- Speed rating: maximum speed the tire can support
- M/C indicator: tire vocation, M/C for motorcycles
- With or without inner tube: TL ("tubeless") for tubeless tires, TT ("tubetype") with inner tube
In certain specific cases, other indications may appear, generally associated with the tire''s brand name. Here are just a few examples:
- A: Kawasaki
- C, F or GT: BMW specification
- E or B: Special heavy or loaded motorcycle frames
- G: Specification Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha
- GTW: Heavy, fast and powerful Grand Touring bikes
- H: Original Honda specification
- K: Very fast bikes
- M: Suzuki original equipment
- N: For Aprilia, Honda Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tire
- WW: Whitewall tire
Other references of lesser importance also appear on the sidewall of motorcycle tires (country of manufacture, DOT marking, etc.)
Don''t forget to check your tire pressure regularly, as it guarantees long life and superior performance!