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StarCross 5 Soft

Michelin's purpose-built soft-terrain motocross tire — engineered for mud, sand, and wet conditions where traction is everything.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Dirt/MX · Soft-Terrain Specialist
MICHELIN StarCross 5 Soft motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMICHELIN
TypeOff-Road / Dirt/MX
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes4
Mud-Phobic Bar technology actively expels mud and debris from between knobs, keeping traction consistent when terrain gets sloppy
Staggered intermediate tread blocks deliver smooth, predictable feedback from upright drive through deep lean angles
Self-cleaning knob geometry sheds sand and loose soil as the tire rotates — no packing, no lost bite mid-corner
Soft-terrain compound grips clay, mud, and wet grass where harder compounds spin helplessly
Carcass tuned for compliance on soft ground, reducing deflection and keeping the contact patch where it belongs
Tread pattern developed and validated in real motocross competition — not just lab-tested theory
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
Built for mud racers and variable-condition trail riders who need maximum traction when the ground turns soft, wet, or sandy.
Performance
Dry Grip7.8
Wet Grip8.9
Street Manners3.2
Track Capability8.7
Mileage7.4
Value8.1
Best For
Mud Race Specialist
You race motocross or off-road in regions where rain, clay, and soft soil are facts of life. When others are spinning and sliding, you need a tire that keeps biting — and you understand that edge means accepting some trade-off on bone-dry hardpack.
Perfect Match
Variable Condition Trail Rider
Your local trails shift from hardpack to sand to seasonal mud depending on the week. You want a single tire that won't get you into trouble across that full range, prioritizing confidence over outright specialization.
Great Match
Hard Pack Racer
If your track is dry and firm the vast majority of the time, the Soft compound will feel vague and wear faster than you'd like. You'll get more out of a tire matched to those conditions.
Consider StarCross 5 Medium
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Front70/100B170312-039180173086699801739$68.24$75.95Save $8
Front70/100B190312-039239526086699395269$74.66$82.95Save $8
Rear90/100B140313-074362955086699629555$76.34$84.95Save $9
Rear90/100B160313-074436489086699364890$82.76$91.95Save $9
Frequently Asked
It'll get you around, but hardpack isn't where this tire shines. The soft compound sacrifices some edge grip and wear life on firm, dry terrain compared to a medium or hard compound tire. If dry tracks dominate your riding, the StarCross 5 Medium is a better fit for your conditions.
The knob angles, spacing, and bar geometry are designed so mud doesn't have anywhere to pack and stay. As the wheel spins, centrifugal force and controlled knob flex work together to throw debris clear rather than trap it. The result is consistent bite through an entire moto, not just the first few laps.
In true soft conditions — mud, sand, wet clay — plan for roughly six to ten hours of hard riding before the knobs show meaningful wear. Ride it on harder terrain and that window shrinks noticeably. The trade-off is intentional: you're buying superior traction in the conditions this tire was built for.
Yes, and it surprises a lot of riders. The knob design provides enough flotation to stay on top of loose sand without digging in excessively, and the self-cleaning behavior keeps the tread clear as you ride. Many riders find it outperforms dedicated sand tires in mixed soft-terrain conditions.
For someone learning on soft or variable terrain, the StarCross 5 Soft is actually a confidence builder — the predictable feedback as lean angles increase makes it forgiving rather than punishing. Just keep in mind this is a purpose-built off-road tire with no street-legal rating whatsoever.
Michelin refined the Mud-Phobic Bar geometry and knob spacing based on feedback from real racing programs. The current version self-cleans more consistently and holds performance across a wider range of soft conditions, rather than peaking in one specific type of mud and fading in others.

Michelin StarCross 5 Soft Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Michelin StarCross 5 Soft for riders who spend their weekends chasing soft-terrain tracks, muddy trails, and sandy washes across Southern California and beyond. This is a purpose-built motocross tire — not a compromise — and we carry it because our customers who ride off-road deserve the same expert selection we offer on every other category. When you need a tire that keeps biting while everyone else is spinning, the StarCross 5 Soft is the answer.

We price our Michelin inventory below MSRP, and our walk-in mount and balance service makes it easy to get rolling without scheduling weeks out. Bring your wheels in and we'll mount, balance, and dispose of your old tire for $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — straightforward pricing, no surprises. We serve riders from Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, and all across Orange County.

Not sure whether the Soft, Medium, or Hard compound fits your typical conditions? That's exactly the conversation we have every day at the shop. Call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to someone who actually knows these tires — or walk in and we'll sort it out in person. Getting the right compound matched to your terrain is the difference between a tire that performs and one that just fits.

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