Desert Race
Michelin's rally-raid-proven desert tire, DOT-certified for the road sections between epic off-road stages — built for serious adventure and competition riders.
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Michelin Desert Race Tires in Orange County — MTC
Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Desert Race for Orange County adventure and rally riders who need genuine off-road performance without giving up their street-legal registration. This tire carries real rally-raid competition heritage — Michelin's racing program shaped its construction, compound, and multi-terrain capability. If you're riding the dirt sections between Irvine and the desert, or running a rally stage in Baja, this is a tire that belongs on your machine.
At MTC, we mount and balance tires while you wait — no appointment needed. Our walk-in service covers mount, balance, and disposal for a straightforward $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal fee per tire. We price the Michelin Desert Race below MSRP, and our team knows adventure and dual-sport fitment inside and out. Whether you're running a KTM 890 Adventure R or a loaded-up Africa Twin, we'll make sure you leave on the right rubber.
We serve riders from across Orange County — Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and beyond. Have questions about whether the Desert Race is the right call for your riding versus the Anakee Adventure or another Michelin option? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
Dunlop's rally-raid rear tire built for large-displacement adventure bikes that eat desert terrain and still need to cover highway miles between stages.
Dunlop's rally-raid rear tire built for large-displacement adventure bikes that eat desert terrain and still need to cover highway miles between stages.
The D908RR Rear is purpose-built for rally-raid and remote backcountry riders who need genuine off-road aggression with enough highway capability to link it all together.
A genuine off-road performer with street credentials — built for riders who spend real time in the dirt and need DOT legality to get there.
A genuine off-road performer with street credentials — built for riders who spend real time in the dirt and need DOT legality to get there.
The D606 is the right call for riders who prioritize off-road performance and need their tire to survive a mix of fire roads, loose terrain, and connecting pavement.
Competition-grade enduro rubber built for riders who live in the dirt and only touch pavement to get back there.
Competition-grade enduro rubber built for riders who live in the dirt and only touch pavement to get back there.
Purpose-built for technical trail and enduro riders who need maximum off-road traction and will accept minimal street capability to get it.
A true 50/50 ADV tire built for riders who split time between highway slabs and dirt roads — without compromising either end of the spectrum.
A true 50/50 ADV tire built for riders who split time between highway slabs and dirt roads — without compromising either end of the spectrum.
The Mitas Enduro Trail earns its place as the go-to 50/50 tire for ADV and dual-sport riders who need one tire to handle everything from the 405 to a fire road in the San Gabriels.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire from Metzeler — built for adventure riders and dual-sport commuters who spend real time on both pavement and dirt.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire from Metzeler — built for adventure riders and dual-sport commuters who spend real time on both pavement and dirt.
The Enduro 3 Sahara earns its place on any adventure or dual-sport bike where real dirt miles are part of the weekly routine.
A road-biased 60/40 adventure tire built for dual-sport and ADV riders who own the pavement but refuse to skip the gravel.
A road-biased 60/40 adventure tire built for dual-sport and ADV riders who own the pavement but refuse to skip the gravel.
The Enduro Trail+ is built for ADV and dual-sport riders who spend most miles on pavement but need a tire that won't quit when the road does.
A bulletproof 50/50 ADV tire built for high-mileage explorers who split time between asphalt and dirt without wanting to compromise either.
A bulletproof 50/50 ADV tire built for high-mileage explorers who split time between asphalt and dirt without wanting to compromise either.
Best suited for high-mileage ADV riders who split time evenly between paved roads and dirt and need a tire that won't quit far from civilization.