Front tire selection..

[skiracer]

Looking for a high quality 21" front tire to run in roots, mud, etc.  Any suggestions?

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

[Larry Perkins]

Pirelli MT21 is my choice.

Larry P

[Mike Rosso]

I've always been very partial to Metzeler tires and would consider their 360 mid-soft front (and rear) tire(s). I like the side pattern on the front.

https://www.metzeler.com/en-us/products/tires/mc-360-mid-soft


Mike

[Rocket]

Michelin Starcross 5 mid-soft, awesome tire.
RCG

[skiracer]

Mike and Rocket, I have used both; had issues with both on wet, bare roots. Thanks for your input.

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

[derek martin]

My favorite tire was the Michelin S12XC which was discontinued I believe. Hopefully someone here knows what Michelin tire was intended as a replacement for the S12XC and if it compares favorably.

[G Ellis]

Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...

[skiracer]

Yes Gary,  that's what I was leaning to... on the rear too?

quote:Originally posted by G Ellis

Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

[johnbowman]

quote:Originally posted by skiracer

Yes Gary,  that's what I was leaning to... on the rear too?

quote:Originally posted by G Ellis

Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC

Are you guys talking about the Vee Rubber VRM-500 Tackee?

[G Ellis]

Yes rear too,takee