This is the tire you can count on when conditions are especially demanding. Strong and very light, the Michelin XCR Mud combines the grip of a racing tire with outstanding durability, thanks to its aggressive construction. Its knob pattern and Dual Compound technology provide both excellent traction and effective mud evacuation.
Submitted by
jono968
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles.
Strengths:
Traction, rolling resistance, strength
Weaknesses:
Slightly narrow for a 2.0, weight a little high at 790gms (actual) compared to current crop of UST tires
Similar Products Used:
Loads of non-tubeless - Maxxis Advantage, High Roller, Ignitor, Conti' Explorer, Twister, Mountain King, WTB Weirwolf to name but a few
Bike Setup:
'08 GT Marathon 1.0
Bottom Line:
This is my first 'real' tubeless tire although I've run a number of non-tubeless tires tubeless with good results. I'm running this on the front in wet slippery Winter conditions, first impressions are fast rolling, and low rolling resistence at 30psi - better than my previous Weirwolf. I'm now running at 20-25psi with no problems at all, it grips like crazy and loves to be pushed into corners. My only gripes would be the weight with the current crop of 600gm tires around, and the narrow width - but this is a mud tire so to be expected I guess and it is a strong tire with beefy sidewalls. That said this is my new favourite all round tire , just wish they came in a 2.2-2.4 for a bit more volume on the front.
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Submitted by
RichardL
a Weekend Warrior
from Ireland Date Reviewed: February 5, 2009
Fantastic winter/wet weather tyre. Inspires confidence. My LBS reckon that they were very difficult to get on to the rims but as a consequence (maybe?) they seem to lose very little air!
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Submitted by
Fatman
a Cross Country Rider
from Feldafing Date Reviewed: July 18, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
hibike.de
Strengths:
s.b.
Weaknesses:
should be available in 2.2 or 2.3. Top level price.
Similar Products Used:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2,24, Fat Albert; non-tl: Nobby Nic, and so many others
Bike Setup:
TREK 8500 Hardtail (1996, one of the last bonded alu frames. Shimano XTR, Mavic Crossmax XL)
Bottom Line:
Don't use it in mud much, but it's supposed to excel there. I find it an excellent tire for all conditions, surprisingly on hard surface, too. Runs with very low resistance, comparable to the Racing Ralphs, but has much more grip, especially in loose gravel. Certainly my favourite tire now.
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Submitted by
Aivars
a Cross Country Rider
from Ogre, Latvia Date Reviewed: April 30, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Excellent traction and grip on all kind of terrain. Very light weight. Nice look.
Weaknesses:
Noise on pavement. Price.
Similar Products Used:
Some noname tires and Ritchey SpeedMax
Bike Setup:
ZZK Team frame, Marzocchi MX Pro ETA fork.
Bottom Line:
Great traction and rolling resistance. Fast acceleration. Very good grip in sand and mud, I was very suprised, excellent. Good mud clearence. In start, was problem with air holding, but I think it was my fault. Now, holds air for weeks, very good. So, If your are looking for reliable tire for all kind of terrain, especially mud and sand, this tire is very good choise.
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