METZELEROff-RoadDirt/MX

MC360™ Mid-Soft

Name: MC360™ Mid-Soft Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.2 (10 reviews)

Metzeler's purpose-built intermediate-terrain motocross tire — engineered for loamy soil, soft dirt, and everything in between.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Off-Road · Intermediate Terrain

METZELER MC360™ Mid-Soft motorcycle tire

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BrandMETZELER

TypeOff-Road / Dirt/MX

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes10

Alternating diamond-profile side knobs deliver sharp cornering bite and predictable steering feel on soft-to-intermediate terrain

Parabola-shaped center tread blocks maximize contact patch size for stronger acceleration and braking traction

Alternated-cut knob geometry balances lateral and longitudinal stiffness — grips hard without sacrificing durability

Reversible tread design lets you flip the tire for a fresh knob edge, effectively doubling your usable wear life

Open, self-clearing tread pattern sheds mud efficiently to keep grip consistent through sloppy sections

Wide front and rear size range fits most off-road and motocross applications — front and rear-specific fitments available

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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

8.2/10

★★★★☆

Built for weekend trail riders and amateur MX competitors who need confident, predictable grip on soft-to-intermediate dirt conditions.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip7.8

Track Capability8.5

Street Manners2.0

Mileage7.6

Value8.0

Best For

Weekend Trail Rider

You spend Saturdays on local trails and the occasional enduro, bouncing between loamy switchbacks and mixed-soil fire roads. The MC360 Mid-Soft thrives in exactly that environment — predictable across changing terrain types without requiring a tire change every time conditions shift.

Perfect Match

Amateur Motocross Racer

You race intermediate-prep tracks on weekends and need a front-end you can trust through bermed corners and rhythm sections. The MC360 Mid-Soft delivers the feel and lap-to-lap consistency to handle both Saturday practice and Sunday gate drops without falling apart.

Great Match

Hard-Terrain Specialist

If your home turf is rocky hardpack, desert caliche, or compressed dirt, the Mid-Soft compound will wear prematurely and give up ground feel. Step up to Metzeler's MC360 Hard-Terrain variant — it's purpose-built for the conditions where this tire starts to compromise.

Consider MC360 Hard-Terrain

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	80/100-21	—	0312-0465	4023200	8019227402322	$102.00$123.64Save $22
Front	90/90-21	—	0312-0343	2900600	8019227290066	$108.02$130.92Save $23
Rear	100/100-18	—	0317-0426	2763000	8019227276305	$103.96$126.00Save $22
Rear	100/90-19	—	0313-0882	4023300	8019227402339	$113.35$137.37Save $24
RearOOS	110/100-18	—	0313-0611	2762400	8019227276244	$108.02$130.92Save $23
Rear	110/90-19	—	0313-0883	4023400	8019227402346	$117.11$141.92Save $25
RearOOS	120/100-18	—	0313-0612	2762600	8019227276268	$111.76$140.60Save $29
RearOOS	120/80-18	—	0313-0794	3822900	8019227382297	$137.26$166.38Save $29
Rear	120/80-19	—	0313-0884	4023500	8019227402353	$132.24$160.28Save $28
Rear	140/80-18	—	0317-0427	2900700	8019227290073	$121.69$147.48Save $26

Frequently Asked

This tire is optimized for soft-to-intermediate conditions — loamy soil, loose dirt, and the kind of mixed terrain you find at most regional MX tracks and trail systems. It handles occasional hardpack sections fine, but its compound and knob geometry are tuned for terrain that has some give. If you're riding hard, rocky ground most of the time, the MC360 Mid-Soft isn't your tire.

The MC360 Mid-Soft uses a symmetrical tread layout, which means you can dismount the tire, rotate it 180 degrees, and remount it to put fresh knob edges back into play. It's a straightforward way to extend usable life — especially useful if you're racing on a budget and need to stretch every set further. Bring it into MTC and we'll handle the swap at our walk-in service counter.

It can manage hardpack sections mixed into an otherwise soft-to-intermediate ride, but it's not built for sustained hard-terrain use. The compound will wear faster than it should, and you'll give up the knob durability and casing stiffness that a dedicated hard-terrain tire provides. Metzeler's own MC360 Hard-Terrain variant is the right call if rocks and compacted dirt are the norm.

R-Spec sizes are developed to meet specific racing class regulations or dimensional certification requirements — the performance profile and construction are the same as the standard MC360 Mid-Soft. The distinction comes down to sizing compliance for sanctioned competition, not a change in compound or knob design.

The alternating knob spacing and open tread architecture let mud evacuate rather than pack in, which keeps grip usable through wet or sloppy sections. It's not a dedicated mud tire, so don't expect it to float through a bog — but it handles the muddy patches you'll encounter on a typical mixed-terrain ride or intermediate track without losing its head.

Most off-road riders start in the 12–14 psi range and dial from there based on rider weight, terrain, and feel. Lower pressure improves traction and compliance but raises pinch-flat risk on rocky sections — too high and you lose the contact patch compliance the MC360 Mid-Soft is designed around. Stay within your bike manufacturer's recommended range and adjust from there.

Metzeler MC360 Mid-Soft Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA carries the Metzeler MC360 Mid-Soft for Orange County riders who take their off-road riding seriously. Whether you're prepping for a weekend trail ride out of Irvine or heading to a regional MX event from Huntington Beach or Anaheim, this is a purpose-built intermediate-terrain tire from a brand with decades of motocross and enduro development behind it. We stock front and rear sizes and offer walk-in mounting — no appointment needed.

At MTC, we mount and balance off-road tires for $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, with below-MSRP dealer pricing on Metzeler's full lineup. The MC360 Mid-Soft's reversible tread design means you get more life per set, which matters when you're riding regularly. Our staff can help you compare the Mid-Soft against the Hard-Terrain variant if you're not sure which compound fits your local conditions — that's the kind of straight answer you get from actual tire specialists, not a warehouse call center.

Serving riders across Orange County — including Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and beyond — Motorcycle Tire Center is your local source for premium off-road rubber mounted right. Stop in at our Orange, CA location or call us at (714) 516-9059 to check MC360 Mid-Soft availability and pricing before you make the trip.

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