MICHELIN TRACKER TT 120/90-18 65R DOT REAR ENDURO TYRE

Michelin’s Tracker tyres are enduro-specific, road-legal hoops that were designed to offer value for money – in terms of performance versatility and durability – to the off-road masses. The Tracker directly replaces Michelin’s all-conquering AC10, and comes with a new 36-block tread pattern (with tie-bars connecting the blocks to improve tyre life) and a polyester, two-ply reinforced crown (which is lighter and claimed to produce a more compliant, comfortable ride than the AC10’s three-ply). In short, they’re aimed at riders who don’t have the coin or time to be constantly changing their bike’s hoops to specifically suit a variety of riding applications.

• Performance: The Tracker is designed to fit into the Michelin enduro range just behind the competition-focused StarCross 5, and answer the needs of a broader range of off-road riders. But their traction is actually surprisingly good across a wide range of terrain (we ran them at 14psi for both road and off-road). They may come with rounded off (rather than sharp-edged) knobs, and a land-to-sea ratio that looks like an Intermediate tyre, but the Trackers (particularly the front) offer genuinely good grip, and work predictably in everything from soft terrain to bluegroove. Plus, it’s a bonus that you’re 100% legal on any road sections between bush trails.
• Durability: They wear noticeable slower than high-performance tyres and don’t throw knobs, even after repeated high-speed road riding and a bit of licorice laying.
• Stability: Thanks to the Trackers’ stiffer carcass construction, Pro riders (who can feel minute differences in tyre performance) actually reckon the Tracker front offers superior steering accuracy and stability at high speed, when compared with high-performance enduro hoops. Why? Because you can get away with less pressure in the Tracker before it starts rolling on the rim and squirming around.