MICHELINOff-RoadTrack

Trial Competition

Name: Trial Competition Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.2 (2 reviews)

Michelin's factory-spec trials tire built for soft-to-mixed terrain — the choice of competition riders who can't afford a single dab.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Trials · Competition Specialist

MICHELIN Trial Competition motorcycle tire

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeOff-Road / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes2

Lightweight, compliant casing flexes with the terrain, maximizing grip on soft and mixed surfaces where rigid rubber fails

Low-profile tread engineered for the slow-speed, high-precision demands of observed trials — not trail riding, not MX

Confident traction across technical obstacles, roots, and loose ground where bite and feedback matter more than speed

Tubeless-ready rear construction reduces unsprung weight; tube-type front maintains the precise steering feel trials demands

Factory OE fitment on Beta, GASGAS, Electric Motion, Honda Montesa, Sherco, and TRS — trusted by the teams that win

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Select Size

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

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The go-to competition trials tire for soft and mixed terrain — exceptional grip and precision, with wear life that reflects its race-bred priorities.

Performance

Dry Grip8.7

Wet Grip8.4

Track Capability9.1

Street Manners3.0

Mileage6.5

Value7.8

Best For

Competition Trials Rider

You're pulling gate cards and riding observed sections where every footdown costs points. Soft to mixed terrain is your arena, and you need a tire that locks in on slick rocks and loose soil with equal confidence. This is your tire.

Perfect Match

Serious Trials Enthusiast

You train hard, ride local events, and want the same rubber the factory squads run — not a watered-down street-legal compromise. You understand that race-level grip comes with a shorter service life, and you're fine with that trade-off.

Great Match

Hard-Terrain Specialist

If your sections are predominantly rocky hard-pack where casing rigidity and wear resistance matter more than soft-ground flex, this tire's lighter construction isn't your best tool. Step up to the stiffer-cased Michelin X-Light instead.

Consider Michelin X-Light

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	N/A	—	0314-0020	06214	86699062147	$199.63$222.95Save $23
Rear	N/A	—	0315-0027	14930	86699149305	$302.50$337.95Save $35

Frequently Asked

It comes down to terrain and casing stiffness. The Trial Competition runs a lighter, more flexible construction that excels when soft or mixed ground demands grip and compliance. The X-Light uses a stiffer casing built to handle hard-pack and rocky sections where support and wear resistance are the priority. Know your terrain, and pick accordingly.

Absolutely not — and we'll tell you that straight. These are pure trials competition tires designed for ultra-low-speed technical riding. They have no business on public roads and won't hold up to anything resembling normal off-road speeds. If you need something that crosses over, talk to us about a different category entirely.

Expect roughly half a competitive season under hard use before performance drops off noticeably. Trials tires are engineered for grip first and longevity second — that's the nature of the discipline. If you're practicing frequently, budget for more frequent replacements than you might with other off-road rubber.

Beta, GASGAS, Honda Montesa, Sherco, TRS, and Electric Motion don't choose OE tires casually — those decisions go through engineering and competition validation. The Trial Competition earns that spec through consistent performance and rider confidence in actual competition conditions, not just a marketing deal.

Yes, and they're not interchangeable. The narrow 2.75-21 front is shaped for precise steering and obstacle clearance, while the wider 4.00-18 rear handles traction and stability under power. They're designed to function together as a matched system, and mixing brands or models can throw off the bike's balanced behavior.

Trials pressures are dramatically lower than any other discipline — commonly in the 2–5 PSI range depending on terrain, your weight, and conditions. Start with your bike manufacturer's baseline recommendation and adjust from there. Small pressure changes make a big difference in grip and casing feel, so dial it in during practice before competition day.

Michelin Trial Competition Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Trial Competition tire for Orange County's trials riding community — from Anaheim to Mission Viejo and everywhere in between. This is a true competition-spec tire, not a crossover compromise. If you're riding observed trials events or logging serious practice hours on a Beta, Sherco, Honda Montesa, or any of the other bikes this tire comes OE on, we can get you sorted with the right size and the expert fitment to back it up.

We mount and balance tires daily at our Orange County shop — walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. Our pricing on Michelin trials tires comes in below MSRP, and our flat-rate installation keeps it simple: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire. No runaround, no upsell. Just experienced hands putting the right rubber on your bike correctly.

Not sure whether the Trial Competition or the X-Light is right for your terrain? That's exactly the kind of question we exist to answer. Call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to someone who actually knows trials tires — not a generalist reading off a screen. We'll help you choose based on where you ride, not just what's in stock.

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