Wild XC Racing Line 29in - Tubeless Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve been running this on a short-travel XC bike for races and fast training laps. The tread pattern feels noticeably more confident under braking compared to most XC tires, especially on loose descents. It corners predictably and still carries speed well on smoother sections, which makes it a solid race-day tire for mixed terrain courses."

Modern cross-country courses demand more than just speed. Loose corners, punchy climbs, and technical descents require traction that keeps pace with aggressive riding. The Wild XC Racing Line 29in Tire is built for riders pushing race speeds across unpredictable terrain where braking control and cornering grip are just as important as rolling efficiency.

Michelin developed the Wild XC Racing Line Tire with a tread pattern influenced by its Wild Enduro range, creating a more aggressive XC tire that maintains race-ready speed. The knob layout increases braking traction and improves cornering stability when trails turn loose or off-camber. This design gives riders more confidence when attacking technical sections without slowing momentum on smoother stretches of trail.

The lightweight foldable bead construction helps reduce rotating mass while simplifying tubeless setups on modern XC wheel systems. Sized at 29x2.25, the tire strikes a balance between low rolling resistance and dependable grip, making it compatible with both hooked and hookless rims commonly used on contemporary cross-country bikes.

We choose the Wild XC Racing Line Tire for cross-country race bikes tackling technical courses, fast singletrack, and mixed terrain where confident braking and predictable cornering make the difference between holding speed and backing off the pedals.