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StarCross 6 Medium Hard

Michelin's hard-pack motocross tire built for desert racers and MX riders who need durability and consistent grip when the ground gets firm.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Off-Road · Hard-Pack Specialist
MICHELIN StarCross 6 Medium Hard motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMICHELIN
TypeOff-Road / Dirt/MX
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes7
Adaptive tread pattern engineered for intermediate to hard-pack dirt — blocks stay stable under load so you're not guessing on rocky terrain
Michelin Silica Technology keeps grip levels consistent as tread wears down, giving you more competitive sessions per tire
Reinforced block architecture fights chunking and tearing on abrasive surfaces — fewer mid-race surprises, longer usable life
Medium Hard compound threads the needle between firm durability and enough compliance for varied hardpack surfaces
Progressive wear behavior means you won't fall off a performance cliff mid-race — grip holds up deeper into the tire's life
Broad front and rear size selection covers modern motocross and off-road bikes across popular displacement classes
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
The StarCross 6 Medium Hard is built for desert and hardpack MX riders who want Michelin durability without sacrificing competitive grip lap after lap.
Performance
Dry Grip8.4
Wet Grip7.1
Track Capability8.6
Mileage8.7
Street Manners3.2
Value8.3
Best For
Desert Racer
You're running long-distance off-road events across hard-pack and rocky terrain where a tire that chunks or fades mid-race isn't an option. The SC6MH's reinforced construction and extended wear window make it a natural fit for riders who need durability and predictability when the miles stack up.
Perfect Match
Weekend MX Enthusiast
You're out at the local track most weekends — practice days, maybe an occasional club race — and you want a tire that holds up across multiple sessions without constant swapping. The SC6MH delivers solid, consistent performance at a price point that makes sense for how often you ride.
Great Match
Soft-Terrain Specialist
If loamy, soft-pack tracks are your home turf, the Medium Hard compound won't dig and flex the way you need it to. You'll get better bite and more aggressive tread compliance from the StarCross 6 Medium Soft — the right tool for forgiving soil conditions.
Consider StarCross 6 Medium Soft
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Front80/100-210312-047605951086699059512$113.44$125.95Save $13
Front90/100-210312-047761893086699618931$116.87$129.95Save $13
Rear100/90-190313-090442268086699422682$124.97$138.95Save $14
Rear110/100-180313-090602281086699022813$123.23$136.95Save $14
Rear110/90-190313-090546682086699466822$133.07$147.95Save $15
Rear120/80-190313-090795670086699956705$137.75$152.95Save $15
Rear120/90-180313-090816782086699167828$129.64$143.95Save $14
Frequently Asked
This tire shines on firm, sun-baked dirt, rocky trails, and prepped hardpack motocross tracks. Conditions where softer compounds would wear down fast or start chunking under load are exactly where the SC6MH earns its keep. If you're riding loamy or muddy terrain regularly, step down to the Medium Soft variant.
Most tires see a noticeable grip drop-off as tread depth reduces — the silica-enhanced compound in the SC6MH resists that decline, keeping traction levels more consistent across the tire's lifespan. In practical terms, you get more competitive sessions out of a single tire before performance falls off enough to warrant a swap.
Yes — the durable compound and reinforced block edges handle rocks and roots well, making it a capable choice for hard-terrain enduro and technical single-track. Riders spending significant time in soft or wet conditions should consider a softer compound, but for dry, aggressive trail work the SC6MH holds up well.
In abrasive hardpack conditions, the Medium Hard compound typically stretches tread life noticeably beyond what you'd get from a softer option — riders regularly report solid performance across multiple practice days and race events on a single set. Actual wear depends on your riding style and terrain, but durability is one of this tire's strongest attributes with an 8.7 wear score.
It's one of the better choices in that situation, honestly. The SC6MH's consistent performance envelope and extended wear life mean you're not penalized for running the same tire across several weekends of practice and racing. It's a confidence-building tire that doesn't demand you be on a factory-team tire budget.
Absolutely — we do walk-in mount and balance at our Orange shop with no appointment needed. Pricing runs $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balance, and $3.50 for disposal. Call us at (714) 516-9059 to confirm the size you need is in stock before making the drive.

Michelin StarCross 6 Medium Hard Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin StarCross 6 Medium Hard for riders across Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach — who need a proven hardpack and intermediate-terrain tire without the dealer markup. We carry front and rear sizes and sell below MSRP, so you're getting Michelin quality at a price that makes sense for how often you're out on the track or trail.

The StarCross 6 Medium Hard is built around two priorities that matter most to desert and hardpack MX riders: durability and consistency. Michelin's Silica Technology keeps the compound performing closer to its peak as tread wears, while the reinforced block architecture resists the chunking that kills softer tires on rocky, abrasive terrain. The result is a tire with an 8.7 mileage rating and an 8.6 track capability score — competitive performance that doesn't demand constant replacement.

Walk-in installation is available at our Orange County shop — no appointment required. Mount and balance runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and our technicians work with off-road and motocross fitments regularly. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 to check current stock on the SC6MH size you need, or stop by and we'll get you sorted out and back on the dirt.

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