Michelin

Wild XC Performance Line 29in - Tubeless Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I set this up tubeless on a 29er that sees a lot of loose-over-hardpack and soft dirt. The open tread pattern really helps it dig in during climbs and braking zones, and it corners better than a lot of fast XC tires I’ve tried. It’s a solid option when you want speed but still need reliable grip on unpredictable terrain."

Cross-country riding moves fast, and the terrain rarely stays consistent. We mount the Wild XC Performance Line 29in Tire when our XC bike needs quick acceleration and dependable grip across soft soil, loose corners, and mixed trail conditions. Its tread design focuses on maintaining speed while giving us confidence when the trail surface changes.

Michelin builds the Wild XC Performance Line Tire with an open, widely spaced tread layout that improves traction in soft terrain while helping mud clear quickly during wet rides. The Gum-X rubber compound enhances grip under power and braking while still maintaining efficient rolling speed for race laps or long trail miles. A lightweight foldable bead construction keeps overall weight down and simplifies tubeless setups on modern cross-country wheelsets.

The 29x2.25 sizing offers a balanced footprint for XC riding, pairing fast rolling efficiency with predictable cornering support. The tire is designed for use on both hooked and hookless rims, giving it compatibility with a wide range of contemporary mountain bike wheel systems. Its casing and tread profile make it a versatile choice for riders building lightweight XC bikes or upgrading a race-ready setup.

We run the Wild XC Performance Line Tire on cross-country bikes tackling soft trails, mixed singletrack, and race courses where speed matters but dependable traction still decides the day.