Motorcyle Off Road Tires Pressure & Michelin Bib Mousse

Correct inflation is essential for the safety and longevity of your tires. A tire gradually loses air over time.

It is therefore essential to check its 'cold' pressure before each ride. If the pressure is checked when out on a ride (or soon after), be aware that the air in the tire is 'hot' - In fact, when riding, the pressure increases, so you should never deflate a tire that has just been ridden on.

If the pressure (when tested cold) is lower than the recommended 'cold' pressure, it is essential to replace the missing air. After checking, do not forget to replace the valve cap which is a core part of the seal (along with the valve itself). It is recommended to change the valve assembly and cap each time you remove/replace the tire, as it is key to ensuring the integrity of the whole assembly.

	Recommended FRONT tire pressures	Recommended BACK tire pressures	Minimum recommended FRONT tire pressures	Minimum recommended BACK tire pressures
MICHELIN STARCROSS 6	13.1 PSI	13.1 PSI	11.6 PSI	11.6 PSI
MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 MINI	17.4 PSI	17.4 PSI	14.5 PSI	14.5 PSI
MICHELIN TRACKER	17.4 PSI	17.4 PSI	-	-
MICHELIN ENDURO MEDIUM	14.5 PSI	14.5 PSI	11.6 PSI	8.7 PSI
MICHELIN ENDURO HARD (FRONT)	14.5 PSI	-	11.6 PSI	-
MICHELIN ENDURO XTREM (REAR)	-	11.6 PSI	-	8.7 PSI
MICHELIN DESERT RACE	17.4 PSI	21.8 PSI	14.5 PSI	14.5 PSI
MICHELIN DESERT RACE BAJA (REAR)	-	17.4 PSI	-	14.5 PSI
MICHELIN TRIAL LIGHT MICHELIN TRIAL X LIGHT	6 PSI	5.8 PSI	5.8 PSI	5 PSI
MICHELIN TRIAL COMPETITION MICHELIN TRIAL COMPETITION X11	6 PSI	5.8 PSI	5.8 PSI	5 PSI

	Recommended FRONT tire pressures	Recommended BACK tire pressures	Minimum recommended FRONT tire pressures	Minimum recommended BACK tire pressures
MICHELIN STARCROSS 6	0.9 BAR	0.9 BAR	0.8 BAR	0.8 BAR
MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 MINI	1.2 BAR	1.2 BAR	1.0 BAR	1.0 BAR
MICHELIN TRACKER	1.2 BAR	1.2 BAR	-	-
MICHELIN ENDURO MEDIUM	1.0 BAR	1.0 BAR	0.8 BAR	0.6 BAR
MICHELIN ENDURO HARD (FRONT)	1.0 BAR	-	0.8 BAR	-
MICHELIN ENDURO XTREM (REAR)	-	0.8 BAR	-	0.6 BAR
MICHELIN DESERT RACE	1.2 BAR	1.5 BAR	1.0 BAR	1.0 BAR
MICHELIN DESERT RACE BAJA (REAR)	-	1.2 BAR	-	1.0 BAR
MICHELIN TRIAL LIGHT MICHELIN TRIAL X LIGHT	0.4 BAR	0.35 BAR	0.35 BAR	0.3 BAR
MICHELIN TRIAL COMPETITION MICHELIN TRIAL COMPETITION X11	0.4 BAR	0.35 BAR	0.35 BAR	0.3 BAR

MICHELIN Bib Mousse: Michelin's off-road solution to a puncture!

Invented by MICHELIN and intended for Cross Country, Rally, Enduro and MX use, Bib Mousse is:

Lighter than a reinforced tube, with a pressure equivalent to 0.9 bar (13psi), it eliminates the inconvenience of a puncture.
Designed exclusively for MICHELIN brand tires and for all terrain leisure use.

The maximum speed with a tire using MICHELIN Bib Mousse is 130kph (80mph). It carries the letters NHS (Not for Highway Service). Consequently, it should not be used on the public highway.

MICHELIN Bib Mousse should not be kept long term at temperatures above 30°C and it is best to avoid temperatures above 40°C altogether.

It can be used for a maximum of 6 months after fitting, however the lifespan of MICHELIN Bib Mousse varies considerably depending on the intensity of usage and the discipline practised. For example, it will be much shorter for Motocross than for Enduro.

Before a fast stage, we recommend you warm up the tire and the MICHELIN Bib Mousse progressively at a moderate speed.

Apply Michelin gel every time you put on or take off a MICHELIN Bib Mousse, both new and used, to prolong its life and avoid excessive overheating.

Handling and storage

Your tires should be kept somewhere ventilated, dry and temperate, out of direct sunlight and away from temperature extremes, all chemicals, and any solvent or hydrocarbon which might affect the rubber. They should also be kept well away from anything that might pierce the rubber (for instance sharp metal or wood) and away from direct heat or electrical charges.

Trial tip

The design of Trial tires makes them tricky to mount. You run the risk of breaking bead wires if you press too hard. Carefully adhere to the fitting instructions for insertion of the rim hooks (lubricate, firmly hold the bead on the opposite side in the rim hollow - do not exert excessive force on the bead). To inflate, position a rubber ring between the tire bead and rim or use a firmly tightened strap on the tire crown to enable initial pressurising.

Tire wear

The tread provides most of the tire's grip on the ground. With wear, the tire's grip decreases. So remember to regularly check your tires for signs of wear: visually check the depth of the tread and the uniformity of the wear. Tire pressure also has a direct impact on wear.

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Off-Road

Recommended cold pressures with inner tube

MICHELIN Bib Mousse: Michelin's off-road solution to a puncture!

Handling and storage

Trial tip

Tire wear

Two possible classifications for the same tire dimension

Wear and tear

Keep Your Tires Safe

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