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MT 16™ Garacross

Pirelli's proven dual-sport workhorse — built for riders who split time between OC pavement and weekend dirt excursions without swapping tires.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dual-Sport · Mixed Surface
PIRELLI MT 16™ Garacross motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandPIRELLI
TypeDual-Sport / Adventure
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes3
Block tread pattern engineered for confident transitions between asphalt, gravel, and hard-packed dirt
Long-wearing compound resists squaring-off under heavy mixed-surface mileage
Reinforced casing handles both competition stress and loaded adventure touring
Stable and predictable at highway speeds despite the aggressive tread profile
Tube-type construction in classic 21-inch front and 18-inch rear sizes — fits most spoked dual-sport and adventure wheels
Backed by Pirelli's decades of rally and enduro development — not just a street tire with knobs
Select Size

Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

🛞 Running a spoked wheel? Bridgestone Heavy Duty Tubes fit 80/100-21 — from $47
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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
The MT 16 Garacross is the right call for adventure and dual-sport riders who need one tire to handle both the 55 freeway and a weekend fire road.
Performance
Dry Grip7.2
Wet Grip6.8
Street Manners7.0
Track Capability3.5
Mileage8.4
Value8.1
Best For
Weekend Explorer
Pavement during the week, fire roads and gravel on Saturday — the MT 16 is built for exactly this rider. You get predictable handling across every surface and enough longevity to stop worrying about where you're pointed.
Perfect Match
Rally Competitor
Multi-day enduros and regional rally events demand a tire that won't give out mid-stage. The MT 16's reinforced casing and wear-resistant compound hold up through rocky terrain and extended high-speed dirt sections where durability matters more than outright grip.
Great Match
Aggressive Street Rider
If canyon carving and maximum lean angle are your priorities and you never leave the tarmac, the MT 16 isn't your tire. A dedicated sport or sport-touring tire will give you the sticky compound and cornering confidence you're after — ask us what's in stock.
Consider Pirelli Diablo Rosso III or similar sport-road tire
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Front80/100-21MT169226014185008019227141856$141.35$171.34Save $30
Rear110/100-18MT166616014187008019227141870$146.98$178.17Save $31
Rear120/100-18MT166926014186008019227141863$152.81$185.21Save $32
Frequently Asked
Absolutely — the MT 16 is stable at sustained highway speeds without heat buildup or instability. Expect slightly more road noise than a street-only tire thanks to the block pattern, but it's nothing that'll wear you out on a long slab run.
On hard-pack and light mud it sheds debris well and maintains traction. Deep sand or thick mud pushes past what any dual-sport street tire in this class can handle — if that's your primary terrain, you'd be better served by a purpose-built knobby. The MT 16 is built for mixed use, not extreme off-road.
On a true mixed diet of street and dirt, most riders get 5,000–7,000 miles before the rear loses its edge. Keep it mostly on pavement and you could push past 8,000 miles. Riding style, load, and terrain split all play a role.
It'll handle cautious wet-road riding without drama, but it's not engineered for rain the way a sport-touring tire is. In wet conditions, ease off the lean angles and give yourself more braking distance than you would on a dedicated street compound.
Yes — the MT 16 is a tube-type tire and must be run with an inner tube. Make sure your rim is tube-compatible and have the tube inspected for damage every time it's mounted. We handle that inspection as part of our standard install process.
The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear sizing is standard on most classic dual-sports and spoked-wheel adventure bikes. That said, newer ADV platforms sometimes run different dimensions, so confirm your exact size before ordering. Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll verify fitment before you come in.

Pirelli MT 16 Garacross Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli MT 16 Garacross for dual-sport and adventure riders throughout Orange County — Irvine, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and beyond. The MT 16 is a tube-type dual-sport tire built on Pirelli's rally heritage, designed to perform on asphalt, gravel, and hard-packed dirt without making you choose between street life and the weekend ride. If you're on a spoked-wheel dual-sport or mid-size adventure platform, this tire deserves a serious look.

At MTC we sell the MT 16 Garacross at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and our walk-in mount and balance service makes it easy to get back on the road fast — no appointment needed. Mount and balance runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, with experienced hands doing the work every time. We know these tires, we know the sizes, and we'll make sure your tube is inspected and seated correctly before you roll out.

Have questions about sizing, fitment, or whether the MT 16 is the right call for your bike and riding style? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — our team rides and we'll give you a straight answer. Orange County has no shortage of great pavement and accessible dirt, and the MT 16 Garacross is one of the best all-around dual-sport tires available for riders who want to use all of it.

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