125-200cc Tire recommendations for WR150?

Almost time to pull the studded tires off and get the bike ready for this race season which includes new tires. I ride mostly single track, 1st/2nd gear type trails, roots, rocks, fairly tight, variety of terrain with racing (hare scrambles) and I'm wondering what others with this bike use? I've tried a trials and liked it other than sandy hill climbs I just didn't have the weight to make the rear tire track up it, then had a Pirelli Scorpion on, and so far just had the stock front tire. Thanks

I have heard a lot of good things about the Motoz but havnt used them......yet. I used Michelin S-12's for the past couple years for similar racing that you do and have come to really like them.

My last bike (KTM 250 4 stroke) I had the S12xc (think it was xc) and Maxxis combo and liked that, so let me know how the S12 is with the motoz rear. I found a fairly local dealer that has carried Motoz tires for a few years, and priced really well ($69.99 cdn.) for the terapactor s/t and the wear on them is supposed to be really good. Looking into a few others...

How about Goldentyre? Any experience with those?

S12's are the worst front tire I have had in a LONG time... Especially on the 125... I bought a S-12 to replace a Motoz, thinking fresh is better... I rode that front tire for about 5 rides before I had a gash in the sidewall. Kept riding it for another 5 rides before it was chunked so freaking bad. over 1/2 the side knobs missing, etc.... I absolutely would not recommend this tire, unless you are planning on riding where there are no rocks/roots...

I ended up throwing the S-12 in the trash, and putting the Motoz back on until more are available.

I run the Motoz on my 144 and my TC250; awesome tires with a l o n g tread/tire life.

I like Pirelli MT16's for the back tire. Great traction on all terrain and really good in mud. They last a long time too.

Pirelli Scorpion Pro front and MX Extra 100/100X18 rear on the WR150, 13/52 gearing. If you make it a 165 then the MT16 rear is the way to go. 110/100X18. 14/52 gearing.

Last set of moto z I had weighed about twice what any other tire does... Wore great and horrible traction... Mx31 front rear now

Well I run a S-12 up front exclusively and love it. (used to run Dunlop 990"s but no longer made) I've used it on my YZ125, KTM 400exc, KX250, Honda 650XL, TE450 and now my wr144. I've ridden sand, roots, rocks, clay, soft mud, hard pack, blacktop, in NJ, PA, CO, UT, NM, NY, DE, VA, KY, IL, OH, MS, and WV. To me the performance is superb and I hadn't experienced any "short life". Run 12 psi and moose heavy duty tubes in "all" conditions. I'm not doubting your experience, just stating mine.
On the rear for off road......IRC M5B. Dual Sporting I've found the Kenda trackmaster 760 to be a good combo of performance and longevity.

I like the terrapactor front on my CR, it works better than a D756 for me. Seems to hold the side hill really well.

Either the Terrapactor S/T(non DOT) or Tractionator S/T (DOT) are really good choices.

Racermx904 wrote;

I'd have to respectfully disagree with that. They weigh pretty close to what most other comparable tires weigh. The Terrapactors are light MX tires. The Tractionators are a bit heavier enduro tires. Make sure to compare apples to apples...... If you want to talk heavy tires, pick up a Teraflex 150 rear; it weighs 19lbs!
Regarding traction- which Motoz were you using and for what conditions? Used properly in the right conditions these are hard to beat.......

They do wear exceptionally well though.

What would you put on the front with a terrapactor? Terrapactor on the front as well? I did like the Michelin S12xc I had on my last bike for the front, no issues and I know lots of riders around that use them or the M12xc (M/T). And sizing for both? My stock tire (Michelin Enduro Competition) was 120/90/18 and never really rode with it, pulled it off as it was too stiff. Then put on the Pirelli Scorpion mid-soft/110/100/18 so was going to stick with that size. Front has just been the stock tire.

For what you want, just stick the tires in Kelly's pic (post #2) on each end. I think you'll find them more than adequate.

The S/T ones will last the longest & work best when conditions are sandy/soft/muddy...........

No worries dude!!! Some people gots to love them, or they wouldn't stock them everywhere...
However your comment on the M5B..... There's one I can agree with!!!

They were the tractionators....total mix of terrain is what we were riding...to me they were one of the few tires you could feel the weight difference...front side bite was bad and rear didnt work all that great either...He paid something like 150 plus shipping...so they should last longer...you can pick up S12s or MX31s for 110 no shipping...

That being said everyone likes a different tire...its like arguing about premix or grips....I am very heavy on the front tire....need a positive feel on the front...I couldnt stand the S12...to be honest I wish I could still get 756s...once you find a tire combo that works for you stick with it...

and just for the info...I worked at Chapparral during the 80s and 90s and had to mount Teraflex tires all the time...those were awful tires...

S12's rule the roost in my part of the country. We have a lot of roots and off camber, with a lot of clay. The clay has minimal traction wet or dry and at its worst when it just gets a little wet on top and turns to "ice". Rocks are mostly in creeks, but we do long runs down them. Some guys run M12 fronts and some S12's. With the old style 2 stroke frame ('00 WR250, '02 WR125) I'd run M12 when it was dry for better feel and S12 in the wet. With the new frame on the '09 WR125, I can run a S12 wet or dry and get consistent front end feel.