Got my Michelin AC-10's mounted, 110-80-18 rear and 80-100-21 front. These were alot easier to spoon on than my stock size Trakmaster rear and 80-100-21 K776F front. Numerically the rear tires aren't that far apart size wise but mounted there is a large difference in height and width. Lets have some pics then I'll have a review...........



2200 miles on the TM rear on the left.





2200 miles on the K776F on the right, with the weaving tread pattern every few rows of ***** that are the high point of the tire, where there were no side *****, the ***** are worn flat to the wear indicator. The wear indicator is only 1/16" tall.



Better shot of the worn out tire. I could not see why the 776F is a directional tire looking at the tread when it was new it looked the same either direction and the ***** were pyramid shaped. The AC-10's are non directional and they have a wear indicator to tell you when to turn them around.











So how do they perform?
For the short 10 mile test spin I left them at 25 psi to make sure the bead was seated. They were almost silent on the pavement, and handled really well. With the rounded profile they change direction very quickly with no quirks. They handled steel deck bridges as well or better than my last set of tires. Cracks in the pavement didn't phase the tires, no grabbing and walking around when hitting a crack in the road.

In the dirt they handle excellent on hardpack and gravel. It was very obvious that the front tire was too hard when I hit the sand. It didn't wash out so much as it didn't track very well. I really had to get on the throttle to keep my line. Even at 25 psi the rear tire hooks up very well and tracked well on hardpack, sand, and rutted/tree root strewn trails.

When I got home I dropped the front to 15 psi and the rear to 18, I'll update this post as I get a chance to wear them in and try different pressures in the dirt.

 

Hey Josh those look really good, I bet they rip it up in the soft sand, mud and gravel. Be careful that they don't shoot you over the top of the hill to fast. Watch it on the blacktop, looks like it could slip a little.

 

As i mount truck tires fora living the Michelins are the best tire I have ever found in my life!!!!!!They are the ultimate tire for heavy truck and motorcycle that I have ever found.........The truck tyres are the ultimate though!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't need A Cheetah tank to mount the rig tires....And i mean sizes of 11R24.5 and 12R24.5.........the michelins just seem to fall onto the bead....LOL
BF Goodrich tires are the next best as they are made from the same tire casing as a michelin.........but hey what do it know......if you ever wanna see it then stop on by........

 

Those are some nice lookin tires the lugs are father apart than the TM II's bet they are just as good... what were the price on those?

 

They were $59 each from www.rockymountainatv.com and I paid $20 to get 2nd day air shipping. It worked out to be the same as I paid for the Kendas at my local shop.

 

I think im going back to the kenda 270 for the rear.... just for the mileage... never really had any problems with it....

 

Those look nice, Josh. My TM-II's are looking about like your old ones, so I'm going to replace them soon. I already have a D606 as well as a Bridgstone E660/E661 front and rear. I'll flip a coin as to which one I put back on.

 

Those look great, for offroad. They really felt decent on the street? I tend to go everywhere from mud, river crossings, dirt, hard pack, loose rock, and then spend the other 70% of my time riding at 60+ on pavement, in twisty turney canyons. I am at a loss for what tire to go to. The stockers have done "ok" in most conditions, and feel decent on the street. I hate the riding on a bed of ball bearings feel I get on dirt roads though, that must change. My rear tire is about done though, so some decision has to be made.

These Michelins look nice, I'm sure they would be a big improvement off road, but I'd be pretty scared to ride them down the paved canyons out here at speed. The only real solution I've come up with so far is to supermoto an XR500r, but that would cost a bit more than a set of tires!!!!

 

I've already had to do some seriously hard stops with them, lights changed just as I got to them on my way to work. The tires growl pretty loud but didn't slide. The TM was to the point that it would lock up with anything above moderate rear brake pressure. The front tire was really loud on heavy braking but didn't give any indication of breaking loose. I'll hit the trails on the way home from work and give a better offroad review tonight.


On the street they are quiet, ride smooth, and have very responsive handling. They aren't broke in yet so I haven't really pushed them hard but they don't have any "**** walk" when leaning over into the corners. At 70+ they were a little twitchy but I did only have 15 miles on at the time. With the round tread profile you really ride on top of them, lightly shifting your weight will alter your course.

 

Are you kidding?! Those kendas still have like 1000-1500 miles left! If those are worn too much, mine must be slicks.