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Michelin · Mountain bike tyre
Front-specific **27.5+ enduro grip** with a sturdy tubeless-ready casing for rough, mixed terrain.
$114.95
PriceIn stock, ready to ship
If you’re chasing more front-end confidence from a 27.5 x 2.80 setup, this is the Michelin we’d point you to first. Its front-specific tread, GUM-X3D rubber and Gravity Shield 3 x 60 TPI casing are aimed at riders who want dependable braking grip, predictable cornering and a tough enough carcass for demanding enduro terrain.
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Price
$114.95
Claimed weight
1,025 g
ETRTO
71-584
The Michelin Wild Enduro Front Competition Line Fold 27.5x2.80 is a front-wheel-specific mountain bike tyre for riders who want the extra air volume and planted feel of a 27.5+ setup without giving up proper enduro tread. Michelin built this version around mixed terrain, with a tread pattern developed specifically for front-wheel control, plus a Tubeless Ready foldable construction that suits modern trail and enduro wheelsets.
On the trail, this tyre family has built a strong reputation for braking grip, damping and front-end confidence, especially when trails get steep, loose, rooty or off-camber. The open, aggressive layout and pronounced shoulder knobs are designed to give you a more secure bite when you load the front tyre into turns, while the GUM-X3D compound is tuned for a balance of grip and rolling performance within Michelin’s Competition Line range.
For the right bike, the 2.80 width is the real drawcard. You get more tyre volume for comfort, support and traction, which can work brilliantly on hard-ridden hardtails, plus bikes, and riders who want a more forgiving front end. Just keep in mind this is still a proper enduro tyre: it makes the most sense if your priority is control and grip over outright speed.
Ideal for riders on 27.5+ trail, hardtail or enduro bikes who want a high-volume front tyre with strong cornering and braking support on mixed terrain.

Front-specific tread design
Purpose-built for the front wheel to improve steering accuracy, braking control and confidence when trails get steeper.
27.5 x 2.80 high-volume profile
Adds extra air volume for a calmer, more forgiving ride feel with more tyre support on rough ground.
GUM-X3D rubber
Triple-compound construction aimed at balancing grip, control and rolling efficiency for aggressive trail and enduro use.
Gravity Shield casing
Michelin’s 3 x 60 TPI casing is designed to stay strong and relatively light for demanding riding.
Tubeless Ready construction
Set it up tubeless with the right rim tape, valve and sealant for lower pressures and better puncture resistance.
Mixed-terrain focus
A good match if your local riding mixes hardpack, loose-over-hard, rock, roots and changing seasonal trail surfaces.
Pronounced shoulder knobs
Helps the tyre hold a line better when you lean into corners and need support from the front wheel.
Better Than Maxxis? Michelin Wild Enduro Test
MTB McPhee
Every detail as listed by the manufacturer.
Michelin is a French tyre company founded in 1889 and headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand. The company traces its bicycle heritage back to the first removable bicycle tyre in 1892, and it has since expanded into tyre categories spanning bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, aviation and specialist industrial uses. Michelin has operated in Australia through Michelin Australia Pty Ltd since 1 July 1997, with headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The wider group supplies tyres in more than 170 countries and continues to position innovation, durability and mobility as core parts of the brand’s identity.
Michelin · Mountain bike tyre
Front-specific **27.5+ enduro grip** with a sturdy tubeless-ready casing for rough, mixed terrain.
$114.95
In stockPrice
$114.95
Claimed weight
1,025 g
ETRTO
71-584
If you’re chasing more front-end confidence from a 27.5 x 2.80 setup, this is the Michelin we’d point you to first. Its front-specific tread, GUM-X3D rubber and Gravity Shield 3 x 60 TPI casing are aimed at riders who want dependable braking grip, predictable cornering and a tough enough carcass for demanding enduro terrain.
The Michelin Wild Enduro Front Competition Line Fold 27.5x2.80 is a front-wheel-specific mountain bike tyre for riders who want the extra air volume and planted feel of a 27.5+ setup without giving up proper enduro tread. Michelin built this version around mixed terrain, with a tread pattern developed specifically for front-wheel control, plus a Tubeless Ready foldable construction that suits modern trail and enduro wheelsets.
On the trail, this tyre family has built a strong reputation for braking grip, damping and front-end confidence, especially when trails get steep, loose, rooty or off-camber. The open, aggressive layout and pronounced shoulder knobs are designed to give you a more secure bite when you load the front tyre into turns, while the GUM-X3D compound is tuned for a balance of grip and rolling performance within Michelin’s Competition Line range.
For the right bike, the 2.80 width is the real drawcard. You get more tyre volume for comfort, support and traction, which can work brilliantly on hard-ridden hardtails, plus bikes, and riders who want a more forgiving front end. Just keep in mind this is still a proper enduro tyre: it makes the most sense if your priority is control and grip over outright speed.
Ideal for riders on 27.5+ trail, hardtail or enduro bikes who want a high-volume front tyre with strong cornering and braking support on mixed terrain.
Front-specific tread design
Purpose-built for the front wheel to improve steering accuracy, braking control and confidence when trails get steeper.
27.5 x 2.80 high-volume profile
Adds extra air volume for a calmer, more forgiving ride feel with more tyre support on rough ground.
GUM-X3D rubber
Triple-compound construction aimed at balancing grip, control and rolling efficiency for aggressive trail and enduro use.
Gravity Shield casing
Michelin’s 3 x 60 TPI casing is designed to stay strong and relatively light for demanding riding.
Tubeless Ready construction
Set it up tubeless with the right rim tape, valve and sealant for lower pressures and better puncture resistance.
Mixed-terrain focus
A good match if your local riding mixes hardpack, loose-over-hard, rock, roots and changing seasonal trail surfaces.
Pronounced shoulder knobs
Helps the tyre hold a line better when you lean into corners and need support from the front wheel.
Better Than Maxxis? Michelin Wild Enduro Test
MTB McPhee