Michelin E-Wild 2.6 tyres.

[Downhillr]

Makes no sense to me either… same with ‘E’ rated suspension etc.
It’s all a ploy to put a bigger cost on it.

Tires don’t necessarily cost any more. Fork (such as Fox) was same $ but if you look at schematic damper had different shims.

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

Makes no sense to me either… same with ‘E’ rated suspension etc.
It’s all a ploy to put a bigger cost on it.

How does that work when E rated tyres (at least here in the UK) are usually cheaper?

 

[The EMF]

In the case of Maxxis DD and the Michelin E Wild ect ect the more robust sidewalls give me a bit more confidence that they aren’t so susceptible to rock cuts so tend not to be so agile throughout the rock strewn and boulder clad trails that make Torridon sooo good to ride. The E Wilds far outweighed the expectations I had of them. I bought them coz they were cheap…….front and back tyre + £20 change for the cost of a Maxxis DHR II
DD. I’ll run the E Wilds down to the canvas then put the Maxxis on that I bought in case the E Wilds couldn’t cope.
The pics below show the stick the rear tyre took along with a little ding on the wheel, never flackered.



Thanks for all the input chaps, really appreciated

 

[Downhillr]

I suspect the reason

In the case of Maxxis DD and the Michelin E Wild ect ect the more robust sidewalls give me a bit more confidence that they aren’t so susceptible to rock cuts so tend not to be so agile throughout the rock strewn and boulder clad trails that make Torridon sooo good to ride. The E Wilds far outweighed the expectations I had of them. I bought them coz they were cheap…….front and back tyre + £20 change for the cost of a Maxxis DHR II
DD. I’ll run the E Wilds down to the canvas then put the Maxxis on that I bought in case the E Wilds couldn’t cope.
The pics below show the stick the rear tyre took along with a little ding on the wheel, never flackered.

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Thanks for all the input chaps, really appreciated

I wonder if those tires are cheaper because they're earlier design?
The new e-Wild “Racing Line” F&R were just introduced in March ‘24 and changed some tech, compound & tread.

MICHELIN® MICHELIN E-WILD REAR RACING LINE - - tire | MICHELIN® US

MICHELIN® MICHELIN E-WILD REAR RACING LINE tires - information & user reviews. See if it fits your car (browse by size or by vehicle). Get yours today at the nearest tire dealer.

www.michelinman.com

 

[The EMF]

I suspect the reason

I wonder if those tires are cheaper because they're earlier design?
The new e-Wild “Racing Line” F&R were just introduced in March ‘24 and changed some tech, compound & tread.

MICHELIN® MICHELIN E-WILD REAR RACING LINE - - tire | MICHELIN® US

MICHELIN® MICHELIN E-WILD REAR RACING LINE tires - information & user reviews. See if it fits your car (browse by size or by vehicle). Get yours today at the nearest tire dealer.

www.michelinman.com

 

[The EMF]

I would probably think so…….

 

[Loamranger]

If anyone tries the DH16 or the new Enduro E Bike RL’s please let us know what you think.