Enduro tires are designed to tackle both asphalt and dirt, with a balance between off-road grip and road legality. The choice depends largely on how much off-road you do (30%? 70%? Just mud?), so below you'll find the various categories with concrete examples 👇
🧭 1. ROAD Enduro (80% road / 20% light off-road)
Ideal for those who travel on asphalt but do some stretches of dirt or gravel.
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Metzeler Tourance Next
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Bridgestone Battlax AX41S
✅ Advantages: Excellent grip on asphalt, silent, good durability
❌ Disadvantages: Poor grip on mud or loose stone
🌿 2. MIXED Enduro (50% road / 50% off-road)
Excellent compromise for dual-sport or ADV trips (Africa Twin, GS, Tenere…).
✅ Advantages: Versatile, long lasting, good on dirt and asphalt
❌ Disadvantages: Noisy on the road, not ideal for heavy off-roading
🪨 3. Enduro OFFROAD (20% road / 80% off-road)
Designed for those who do true enduro (mule tracks, mud, rocks, sand...).
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Michelin Enduro Medium/Hard
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Metzeler MC360
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Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Soft
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Mitas C-21 / C-02 (front/rear)
✅ Advantages: Top off-road traction
❌ Disadvantages: They last less on asphalt, are noisy, have high vibrations
🛠️ 4. Tires with mousse or HD tubes
If you do heavy offroading, consider:
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Anti-puncture mousse (Michelin Bib Mousse, Goldentyre, etc.)
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Heavy Duty / Ultra HD inner tubes
