Michelin Starcross 5 90/100-21 57M Medium Front Tyre

Michelin Starcross 5 90/100-21 57M Medium Front Tyre

After a three-year testing and development program, Michelin has launched its brand new range of StarCross5 motocross tyres in Australia, listing a number of advantages over the previous Starcross 3 and 4 line-ups, including a lighter casing, increased straight-line traction, better handling, and the ability to run higher inflation to reduce the risk of tyre 'pinch' without compromising performance.

The lighter casing is down to a new production technology, with the three-ply nylon design jettisoned in favour of a two-ply polyester construction. Michelin claims the update has not only reduced tyre 'rebound' but lateral rigidity remains unaffected. And the StarCross 5 tyres also require less 'warm-up' compared to their predecessors.

Michelin fully expects the medium tyre to be the biggest seller in Australia, and like the other three versions, it features a self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up.

Features:

• Self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up.
• Lighter casing has reduced weight by as much as 15 percent, The most obvious by-product of trimming the 'fat' is less unspring weight, which has palpable benefits in terms of braking, handling and general manoeuvrability.
• Run higher tyre pressures — up to 3psi more than the old Starcross range — without compromising performance.
• Improved traction in a straight line and more progressive handling in corners.
• No ‘running-in’ needed as the flexible casing offers great performance from the starting gate.
• New casing engineered to optimise the size of the contact patch.
• Aggressive front and rear tread patterns offers maximum levels of grip for precise steering and traction, even when racing in very difficult conditions.
• Directional intermediate and side tread blocks ensure good steering response from the front tyre and traction from the rear.
• Central blocks are designed specifically to enhance braking performance and traction on all types of track surfaces. They act like hooks to dig-in and drive the motorcycle forward.

Available in four versions (Hard, Medium, Soft and Sand) Michelin Starcross 5 tyres are designed to give high levels of performance on all types of ground conditions and terrain found in motocross and cross country races.