All 2st Bridgestone M59 Front Tire

I've blown through a couple of Pirelli XCMS front tires and the all the side knobs keep getting ripped off. I love the grip and handling of the Pirelli but they just don't last. I was set on the Michelin MH3 (Mid-Hard) until a guy recommended the Bridgestone M59. I know it's an old design that they've tried to kill and replace a few times but it sounds like they have a loyal following. I ride where we have quite a bit of rock and hard packed clay so a pure 'soft' tire doesn't work very well. Anyone running the Bridgestone? Any other feedback?

Finally tried one after years of the s-12 and pirelli. Love it. Works everywhere

I run them on my 300. Paired with a S-12XC rear it is a great all round set.

I've been riding on a M59 for the past year and I like it in everything but sand... then again I don't like anything about sand.

Yeah---the M-59 is a great tire. It was recommended on the KTM forums to replace the stock Dunlop 51 that must have been on there to appease the Cali riders. The Bridgestone M-59 served me well but I've since switched to a .......wait for it................ Pirelli XCMS. Only one race on the Pirelli---seemed just as stable but I confess to running the M-59 past its due date because I had zero complaint with it.

Today, I ordered the M59 based on the good feedback. I've had plenty of Pirelli's and Michelin's so it was time to try something new. Thanks - -

here in the new England rocks the go-to setup is m59 front, Pirelli mt-16 rear, awesome combo, a fresh m59 sticks so well on everything, im not the best sand rider so I struggle with it sand a little too, more rider than anything else I think