Description
Turn-in confidence on soft-to-intermediate ground comes from the front carcass and tread edge, and the SMX 04 front in 80/100-21M/C is shaped around that job. ProTaper built the SMX 04 specifically for soft-to-intermediate motocross terrain, the loamy, freshly watered, or chewed-up sections where a hardpack tire slides more than it grips. Dual stair-step side lugs run along the shoulder to keep the contact patch working as the bike leans deeper into a rut or berm, rather than letting the tire wash out the moment lean angle increases.
Built-in advantages:
- Front tread profile optimized for precise turn-in and slide control
- Dual stair side lugs optimize lean angle and stability in soft dirt
- Outstanding grip and precise slide control on soft-to-intermediate terrain
- Superior bump absorption for long-lasting durability over rough sections
- Sized 80/100-21M/C for full-size motocross applications
Run this tire with a proper heavy-duty tube matched to the size and keep pressure in the range your bike’s manual calls for; the SMX 04 is a soft-terrain tire, so trying to push it on rock-hard tracks will wear the lugs faster than the compound was designed for. Match front and rear from the SMX 04 line for a consistent feel corner to corner. Genuine ProTaper product, and IPD Racing stocks it because we run it in the same conditions it was built for.
