A significant portion of the victories in recent world motocross championships is associated with the summer motorcycle tire Michelin Starcross MH3, which is popular among professionals in this sport. In fact, many of them, along with French tire manufacturers, are its co-authors, as they were directly involved in its creation and refinement.
As for specialization, this model is designed for intensive use primarily on hard grounds, which is reflected in its design.
Excellent directional stability
One of the distinctive features of the handling of this model is its excellent directional stability, which it demonstrates even at significant lean angles. The tread pattern of the front tire Michelin Starcross MH3 is responsible for this, which has a number of characteristic features.
First of all, it is the shape and size of the blocks located in its central part. They have a trapezoidal configuration and consist of two equal parts. This technical solution allowed to significantly improve the stability of the tire during straight-line movement, as well as increase the effectiveness of braking.
When making sharp maneuvers, the blocks of the central part of the tread are supplemented by similar elements located in the shoulder areas. Their large height and massive size provide good directional stability even at significant lean angles of the motorcycle.
High traction performance
In addition, this model is favorably distinguished by excellent traction properties. The tread pattern of the rear tire is mainly responsible for this, which also has a number of characteristic features. First of all, it is the width and profile of the tread, which made it possible to significantly increase the size of the contact patch.
In addition, the shape, size, and arrangement of the tread elements are noticeably different. In the central part, there are very massive quadrangular blocks with concave walls. This allows the tire to demonstrate excellent acceleration performance without digging into the ground.
Main features of the Michelin Starcross MH3 tire
- the tire is specially designed for motocross with the help of famous riders in these sports competitions;
- excellent directional stability at any lean angle of the motorcycle, thanks to the original design of the central part of the front tire tread;
- increased contact patch, massive quadrangular blocks of the rear tire tread pattern provide excellent traction properties in the longitudinal direction.
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