Wild Enduro Front Gum-X Competition Line TIRE REVIEW
There are 8 reviews for the Wild Enduro Front Gum-X Competition Line
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 50% of reviewers recommend this tire
1-8 on 8 reviews
Perfect for technical trails where control is key
🚴‍♀️ “I’ve been using the Michelin Wild Enduro Front Gum-X Competition Line tire, and it’s been a fantastic choice for enduro riding. 1. Exceptional Grip: The Gum-X compound offers impressive grip on various surfaces, especially on loose and rocky terrain. It gives me the confidence to tackle more challenging trails without worrying about losing control. 2. Durability: The tire is built to last, handling rough conditions and sharp rocks well. After several rides, there’s minimal wear, which speaks to its solid construction. 3. Control and Stability: The tread design provides great stability in corners, making it easier to maintain control on technical sections and tight turns. 4. Rolling Resistance: Due to the aggressive tread, there’s slightly higher rolling resistance on flat, hard-packed trails, which may be noticeable on longer rides. 5. Weight: It’s a bit heavier than some other enduro options, but the durability and grip make up for it if you’re prioritizing control over speed. Overall, the Michelin Wild Enduro Front is a top choice if you’re looking for a tire that balances excellent grip, durability, and stability for enduro riding. Perfect for technical trails where control is key!”
Great tire
Good traction and durability! They perform great! Put em on all my bikes! Grip like no others! Super aggressive and they feel new for a long time!
4 flats in first 5 rides
Very disappointed in this tire, I have flatted 4 times in my first 5 rides, and the tire is already starting to crack on the sidewall.
4 flats in first 5 rides
Very disappointed in this tire, I have flatted 4 times in my first 5 rides, and the tire is already starting to crack on the sidewall.
Wild enduro front GUM-X
I bought the 2.80 version 1 month ago and i absolutely love it! The grip in dry, wet, loose terrain and even on rocks is unbelivable! I had a DHF In the front before and this wild enduro is much tougher and has lot more grip. I’m running at 1.1bar, it’s ideal for me with a 150mm fork
Great all-around tire
I have ridden pretty much everything out there. This tire is great in all conditions (though I am in the PNW). The tire clears mud as good or better than any non-mud tire, and is pretty close to an actual mud tire. It rolls better than the Magi-X, and lasts better too. Oddly, it also grips better in my experience (I wore a Magi-X out and swapped in the Gum-X front and was impressed with the improved grip in wet). It is surprisingly good. I love trying new tires, so it might be a while before I circle back to any tire, but this one is the sort of tire that I would bring out to Transcascadia because it's reliable and extremely versatile. I have not had any issues like the other reviewer (which sounds like a warranty-able issue, and a fluke), and felt the need to give a more representative view of this tire with which I am quite impressed. It's not 5 stars because no tire is, but it's about as close as one can get. I can't think of a tire that ticks more boxes than this one. I am thinking of putting one on the rear for the winter.
My new favorite tire
Put this on the front of my Devinci Django 29er about 6 weeks ago. Paired with a Wild Racer on the rear as I haven't been able to find the Wild Enduro rear here in the US. I've mainly ridden Maxxis and Shwalbe tires the last couple years. This tire feels like the best combination of my now second and third favorites, The Magic Mary and Shorty. Grip is excellent and predictable. Rolling resistance seems good for an aggressive tire. I've ridden this tire in mud, rocks, deep loam and dry slick dust over clay. It seems very well rounded, even clears mud reasonably well. I can't wait to try the matching rear tire with it. Also looking forward to the DH22.
Not durable
One ride and the side wall is busted. They're easy to puncture due to how soft they are as well. They are also incredibly difficult to get in a rim, and I've fitted many tires and never had this problem.