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Bite MX

A workhorse motocross tire built for intermediate to hardpack terrain — consistent, durable, and priced right for club racers and serious practice riders.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Dirt/MX · Hardpack Workhorse
AMS Bite MX motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandAMS
TypeDirt/MX / Off-Road
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes15
Lightweight carcass trims unsprung weight, sharpening suspension response and steering feel through berms and ruts
Natural rubber compound strikes a real-world balance between hooking up in corners and lasting through a full season of riding
Aggressive lug geometry with tall knob spacing bites into intermediate and hardpack surfaces without chunking or excessive wear
Stable braking platform gives you predictable deceleration even when the track surface changes mid-corner
Spans a full size range from youth mini bikes up to full-size MX machines — easy to pair front and rear from one lineup
Built for riders who want repeatable performance lap after lap, not a one-session wonder that's worn out before the gate drops again
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
7.8/10
★★★★☆
Best suited for club racers and practice-day regulars who need dependable grip on intermediate to hardpack terrain without constantly swapping tires.
Performance
Dry Grip7.9
Wet Grip7.3
Track Capability8.1
Mileage8.2
Street Manners2.0
Value8.4
Best For
Club Racer Chris
You're at the track several days a week and running local amateur series on weekends. The Bite MX holds up through back-to-back motos without going soft early, and it won't drain your budget every time you need a fresh rear. Solid all-around fit for the amateur racer who rides hard but rides smart.
Perfect Match
Weekend Warrior Dana
You split your time between trail days and the occasional track session, and you want a tire that handles both without falling apart in a month. On hardpack trails and firm MX surfaces, the Bite MX delivers the predictable feel and durability you need — without sacrificing too much to get there.
Great Match
Pro-Level Competitor
If you're chasing top-three finishes at regional or national events where fractions of a second actually matter, the Bite MX may leave you wanting more edge grip and a lighter carcass. A race-specific option like the Dunlop Geomax MX33 is worth the added cost when the podium is on the line.
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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontN/A—0312-04731025376—$18.69$21.95Save $3
Front60/100-14—0312-04741461376—$30.49$35.95Save $5
Front70/100-17—0312-04301703376—$48.22$56.95Save $9
Front70/100-19—0312-04311921376—$54.15$63.95Save $10
Front80/100-21—0312-050721113761—$61.13$71.95Save $11
Front90/100-21—0312-04332115376—$64.64$75.95Save $11
RearN/A—0313-08991225376—$31.36$36.95Save $6
Rear100/90-19—0313-08221923376—$75.69$88.95Save $13
Rear110/90-19—0313-08231915376—$75.01$87.95Save $13
RearOOS120/100-18—0313-08211817376—$77.18$90.95Save $14
Rear120/80-19—0313-08241917376—$85.71$100.95Save $15
Rear120/90-19—0313-08251927376—$91.01$106.95Save $16
Rear80/100-12—0313-09001281376—$38.90$45.95Save $7
Rear90/100-14—0313-08181405376—$53.70$62.95Save $9
Rear90/100-16—0313-08191407376—$59.64$69.95Save $10
Frequently Asked
The Bite MX is dialed in for intermediate to hardpack conditions — think dry clay, packed dirt, and firm surfaces with moderate ruts. The knob geometry and compound work together well in those environments. If your riding takes you into deep mud, soft loam, or heavy sand regularly, you'll want a tire with taller, more widely spaced knobs designed for loose terrain.
Better than most. The natural rubber formulation is designed with longevity in mind, and riders typically get a full season of club racing or several months of steady practice from a rear tire. Compare that to soft race-spec compounds that can need swapping every few weeks under the same workload — the Bite MX gives you more laps per dollar.
It's actually a strong choice for beginners. The stable carcass and predictable handling give developing riders consistent feedback, which is exactly what you need when you're still dialing in your technique. The added durability is a bonus — fewer tire changes means lower costs while you're climbing the learning curve.
The Bite MX lineup covers youth machines with sizes including 2.50-10, 2.50-12, 60/100-14, and 90/100-14, hitting most common mini bike applications. That makes it easy to run matched front and rear tires from the same family on a youth race setup.
Yes — especially if your trails are rocky, hardpacked, or dry desert terrain. The durable construction handles punishment from rocks and roots well, and the intermediate knob pattern offers solid grip in mixed firm conditions. Riders who spend a lot of time in mud, deep sand, or highly technical loose terrain should look at a more specialized off-road tire for those specific demands.
Less unsprung weight means the suspension can react faster and more accurately to the terrain underneath you. The wheel assembly speeds up and slows down more quickly, so your suspension tracks the ground better instead of fighting the rotational mass. Most riders notice crisper turn-in and a more responsive feel overall — especially on smaller-displacement bikes where rotating weight has a proportionally bigger impact.

AMS Bite MX Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the AMS Bite MX for riders across Orange County who need a reliable, hardpack-ready motocross tire without overpaying for race-only compounds they'll burn through in a weekend. Whether you're wrenching for a club race in Anaheim, prepping a youth mini bike out of Mission Viejo, or getting your practice bike dialed before a session, we carry the Bite MX in a full range of sizes — front and rear, mini through full-size — and we can have you mounted and out the door the same day you walk in.

Our walk-in mount and balance service is straightforward: $69 to mount, $9.95 to balance, and $3.50 for disposal per tire. No appointment, no runaround. We sell below MSRP on tires we stock, and our staff rides — so when you're trying to figure out whether the Bite MX is the right call for your terrain or your kid's race setup, you're getting a real answer, not a sales pitch. Stop by the shop or call us at (714) 516-9059.

Serving Irvine, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and the surrounding Orange County area, MTC is the go-to stop for motocross tire installs that don't require you to book days out or leave your bike overnight. The AMS Bite MX is a smart, honest choice for practice-focused and club-level riders who want a tire that works, lasts, and doesn't demand a race team budget. Come see us — we'll get you sorted.

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