ABOUT THE MICHELIN MS AND MH TIRES
The Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line MS and MH tires are both offered in either 29” or 27.5” versions. The MS is 2.4” wide, while the MH comes in at 2.5” wide. Both tires share the same Magi-X rubber compound, a formula Michelin adapted from their Moto GP tires to better suit MTB demands. This compound is Michelin’s softest and slowest rebounding option in their line. The Performance Line uses the harder, longer lasting Gum-X in the center.
The casing on the Wild Enduro MS and MH uses two 55 TPI layers, giving the sidewalls tons of support under load. There is a reinforced bead insert to help prevent pinch flats, and a bead-to-bead shield for further durability. In a 29” wheel size, the MS weighs in at 1290g, and the MH lands at 1200g. Across the board, pricing is the same for both sizes and tread patterns, coming in at $99.99. These tires can be purchased with the traditional yellow and blue Michelin logo, or a more subdued black and white version.
MICHELIN WILD ENDURO MS TREAD
The MS stands for Mixed Soft, meaning this tire is aimed at conditions in the shoulder seasons or terrain where the dirt is a bit deeper. This tire features a 3-2-2 lug pattern with ample spacing between them, helping clear some of that soft dirt. The large, uniformed side nobs allow for the tire to dig into the trail and develop more traction. Each tire lug receives a slit, with the outer of the 3-pack featuring vertical slits along with all the side lugs, while the center of the 3-pack is horizontal. The 2-packs alternate between vertical and horizontal. While the MS does a good job at clearing mud, Michelin has a dedicated mud tire for when the conditions really get sloppy.
MICHELIN WILD ENDURO MH
The MH, as you may have guessed, stands for Mixed Hard. This tire is aimed more at the loose over hard type of conditions. The MH features a 2-2 lug pattern with alternating sets of lugs being spaced more outward or inwards from the edge of the tire. These lugs are also offset, helping to increase grip when on the edge. All tire knobs have vertical slits to help with conformation on the hard pack terrain the tire is aimed at. If you are looking for an even faster-rolling, less aggressive tire, there is also a rear-specific Wild Enduro that resembles more of a semi-slick tread depth and pattern.
THE DIRT
Getting the Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line MS and MH tires installed was a typical procedure, requiring a lever only at the very end to get the bead to pop over the rim wall. I ran these tires on 3 different rims, all of which had a very secure fit, allowing me to set the bead with just my floor pump. This is something that is always nice to have happen. The set of tires that were on Kyle’s Pivot Firebird with Reynolds wheels did take a bit more coaxing to get on using the tire lever a bit earlier on in the process, but this is typical of these rims.
I started with airing them up to my typical 24 PSI front and 27 PSI rear pressures, which only lasted for one lap before I dropped down to 22/25. My first rides were on a Specialized Levo 4, which demanded slightly higher pressures than a meat-powered bike. On my Specialized Stumpjumper Evo, I opted to go down to 21/24. As you might have guessed from those numbers, the sidewalls on these tires are very supportive.
In my local zone, I am not as concerned with rock strikes as I am with the tires squirming under load. At a 170lb rider weight, I was able to drop down to 19/23 without any sketchy moments in the turns, but that did introduce a few rim impacts up front at higher speeds. Ultimately, I landed on that 21/24 figure as my go-to for mixed terrain in these burly Michelin tires. This pressure is vastly different compared to what we have seen with the increasing popularity of radial tires. It’s pretty cool to see how different technologies require different approaches to achieve similar goals.
One thing I look for when reviewing a tire is how long it takes me to trust the grip up front. On the MS we were running up front, once the correct tire pressure was set, I was quickly at home with how the tire behaved. The traction roll-off was very familiar, similar to the Maxxis Assegai and Continental Kryptotal Fr. There was no break-in period for the rubber, unlike the Contis, which can be a bit slick in those first few rides. When we got graced with some epic dirt, I found there to be loads of traction as expected, but what stood out was how well the tire cleared up. It was noticeably better than the Assegai, thanks to the slightly more spread-out tread pattern and 3-2-2 combo vs 3-2-3-2.
Out back, the Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line MH provided a similar ease of getting acquainted with, with a bit more time required to understand when it wanted to break loose. The side lugs on the MH are a bit more spaced out than the MS, which gave the tire a more vague point of release. However, when the back end did step out, there was still traction there, and it did not just immediately run away from you.
The Magi-X compound is very compliant and quite grippy. When rolling the bike out of the garage for the first time, gravel was physically sticking to the tire and shooting out in front of the bike; this was very confidence-inspiring for that first ride. When it comes to climbing, I did not think these were going to be the fastest or easiest to get up the hill due to the large tread and soft, sticky rubber. While I was not wrong, they were by no means the most taxing tires I have pedaled up the hill. As a rider that prioritizes my descents with climbing being the means to an end, I am happy to work a little more on the way up for more smiles per mile on the way back down.
We were lucky enough to have Michelin on board as the official tire for the 2026 Bike Park Tour. These trips consisted of many days devouring lift-access trails in a variety of dirt types, so trustworthy tires were essential. Both Kyle and I noticed a fair amount of wear after 3 days of riding, which is not totally surprising given that this is Michelin’s softest compound. This is really the only negative issue I can find with the Wild Enduro Racing Line MS/MH combo – I would not have expected to see quite this level of wear with the amount of elevation we put in.
I feel these Michelin tires cater to the riders looking for maximum grip who are ok with sacrificing some longevity. With that said, we did not experience any flats, rim dents, or leaking sealant from the beads. Unlike tires from other brands where you can mix and match the tire compound and casing within one tread pattern, these tires are locked in with what they are. On paper, this may seem like a disadvantage, but I did not find myself looking for something different on the trail. As a consumer, it does make the purchase process a bit less confusing with just one tire to pick from, too.
Even though the MS tire used up front was not meant for hardpack conditions, we rode plenty of pump track-like trail at Ride Kanuga (Hemlock Epoch is a must-ride). Both Kyle and I found there to be no awkward moments where the tire wanted to squirm out from under you, even when under high load on the hardest, smoothest berms we encountered. Due to the time of year testing has taken place, we have not yet been able to put the tires through properly wet and soggy trail conditions, but based on the grip delivered in very dry and dusty conditions, we anticipate they will fare quite well.
The Wolf’s Last Word
The Michelin Wild Enduro MS and MH proved to be a confident and reliable tire over the past few months of testing. With a quick get-up-to-speed period and more than enough grip, these tires have me rolling away pretty darn happy. If you are a rider who is looking for great sidewall support and value grip over longevity, these are going to fit the bill nicely. 
Price: $99.99
Weight: Wild Enduro MS 29”x2.4” – 1290g
Weight: Wild Enduro MH 29”x2.5” – 1200g
Website: Michelinman.com
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Cole’s den is in Spokane WA, where he relocated a few years back. Growing up in the lush, loamy playgrounds of the PNW, his soul is forever tied to steep, rooty descents and that unmistakable squish of perfect dirt. After 19 years of shredding, Cole’s been on every kind of rig out there. Once a die-hard fan of big travel bikes, he’s now on a quest for the mythical short-travel do-it-all machine. And yes, skids may be for kids, but this middle-aged manchild is here to prove they’re also for anyone who loves having a damn good time.
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