Which E-Moto Tire Should You Buy for New England Trails and Tracks?
Quick answer: Choose the tire for the surface you ride most. For a pavement-focused supermoto setup, look at the Pivotrax Cyber Tire. For mixed, mostly off-road riding on a stock E Ride Pro setup, the E Ride Pro Babyfat-style stock tire is a useful middle ground. For a track or trail wheelset, the Dunlop MX34 favors softer ground, while the MX53 favors intermediate to harder ground. The exact size and fit for your bike matter as much as the tread.
Here in New England, a dry hardpack track can turn loose and muddy after rain. There is no single best tire for every ride. Pick for the ground under your wheels most often, then check the compromises before ordering.
Street, mixed trail, or motocross: which tire fits your ride?
| Where you ride most | Start with | What you gain | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted paved riding or a supermoto setup | Pivotrax Cyber street-oriented tire | A pavement-focused contact patch and steering feel | Less bite in soft dirt, mud, and ruts |
| A mix of firm trails, gravel, and everyday off-road riding | E Ride Pro stock Babyfat option, when it fits your model | A practical compromise if you like your stock bike's feel | Less specialized than a true MX tire in deep or loose terrain |
| Loam, loose soil, softer track conditions | Dunlop Geomax MX34 | A soft-to-intermediate motocross tread | Choose carefully if much of your riding is abrasive hardpack |
| Firm, packed, or harder track and trail surfaces | Dunlop Geomax MX53 | An intermediate-to-hard terrain motocross option | Less purpose-built for deep soft ground |
Terrain guidance for the MX tires follows Dunlop's MX34 information and its off-road tire guide. A tire's tread category does not establish whether your bike or tire is approved for public-road use. Check the tire's markings and the rules for your exact bike and route before riding on a road.
1. Street and supermoto: Pivotrax for pavement-focused builds
When the route is mostly pavement, a street-oriented tread makes more sense than tall MX knobs. The Pivotrax Cyber Tire is one of our favorite options for a supermoto-style e-moto wheel setup. Its Radmoto listing describes a pavement-focused design and offers multiple sizes. Match the specific size to your wheelset; the product name alone is not a fitment guarantee.
Pivotrax Cyber Tire. Tap the photo to review sizes and current details.
If your ride routinely includes wet roots, loam, and muddy climbs, a pavement tire is the wrong compromise. And a street-style tire does not make an off-road-only bike road legal.
2. Mixed trail and enduro-style riding: the stock Babyfat feel
Some riders want a middle ground for firm trails and varied surfaces rather than a dedicated track tire. If you already like how your E Ride Pro handles, consider replacing worn stock rubber with the corresponding E Ride Pro stock tire. The Babyfat front is one option in that listing; the other front and rear variants differ, so choose the actual tire and size your bike uses. We think of this as a mixed-trail choice, not a claim that every stock tire is a road-approved dual-sport tire.
E Ride Pro stock tire options. Confirm the front or rear variant before ordering.
On a rocky, root-filled New Hampshire or Maine trail, tread is only one part of the setup. Tire pressure, casing, wheel size, suspension, and rider inputs all affect feel. Follow the bike and tire makers' specifications and inspect your setup after a change.
3. MX tires: Dunlop MX34 or MX53?
For dedicated dirt riding, start with the ground you expect at the track or trail. Dunlop positions the MX34 for soft to intermediate terrain, including loose or loamy surfaces. Dunlop's terrain guide points riders toward the MX53 on harder ground. We carry both, and both are more focused off-road choices than a street tread.
Shop Dunlop MX34 sizes for softer tracks and trails.
Shop Dunlop MX53 sizes for firmer terrain.
Our practical call: If your local track is freshly worked, damp, and soft, start your comparison with MX34. If you spend more time on packed, abrasive dirt, start with MX53. Mixed conditions call for a judgment about where you need grip most; ask us about the tire and wheel combination on your particular bike.
Before ordering, check these five fitment details
- Front and rear sidewall markings. Write down each tire's width/profile and rim diameter. Front and rear are commonly different.
- Actual wheel and bike generation. Aftermarket wheelsets and model-year changes can alter what fits. A tire that fits one E Ride Pro, Surron, or Talaria build may not clear another.
- Clearance and rotation. Check the fork, fender, swingarm, chain, brake hose, and mud clearance, including with the suspension moving. Follow any directional arrow on the tire.
- Tube, rim strip, valve, and rim lock. Verify whether your wheel is intended for a tube, the valve style and fit, and the condition of the rim strip and any rim lock.
- Ratings and intended use. Check the tire maker's load and speed markings, the wheel specification, and the permitted riding environment. Do not assume a motocross tire is suitable for paved-road use.
Product page size menus are a starting point, not a promise of fit. When in doubt, send us your bike's exact model, year, wheel sizes, and a photo of the current sidewalls before you order.
Changing tires? Get the tube and tools at the same time
We like to have at least one correct-size heavy duty tube on hand before breaking a bead. Having an extra is smart if you ride far from home or are learning to change tires. Match rim diameter, tire-width range, and valve stem. Heavy duty does not mean puncture-proof, and you do not automatically need to replace a sound tube with every tire; inspect the existing tube and rim strip carefully.
Choose the tube by your wheel diameter, tire width, and valve type.
- Tire irons: Keep two or three properly shaped levers nearby. See our Motion Pro 8½-inch tire iron or Motion Pro spoon tire iron.
- Bead control: The Motion Pro Trail Bead Buddy helps hold the bead in the rim's drop center. Rim protectors help protect the finish.
- Bead lubricant: Use a suitable tire-mounting lubricant as directed, so the bead can move into place. Avoid forcing the bead with a lever or trapping the tube.
- Changing stand: A sturdy tire-changing stand, or a secure supported wheel setup, makes the job easier and keeps the brake rotor off the ground. Keep your valve-core tool, pressure gauge, and bike-specific axle tools close.
Motion Pro's tire-changing guide explains why keeping the bead in the drop center and using lubricant reduces the fight with the tire. Before riding, confirm the bead is seated evenly, the tube is not pinched, the wheel turns freely, the brakes work, and the axle and related fasteners are tightened to your bike maker's specifications. If you are unsure about fitment or installation, book a Radmoto service visit.
Common questions
Is the MX34 or MX53 better for New England trails?
It depends on the ground that day. MX34 is the softer-ground starting point; MX53 suits firmer, harder-packed conditions. A rider who splits time between both should prioritize the surface where grip matters most and confirm available sizes for the wheelset.
Are Babyfat tires the same as street-legal dual-sport tires?
No such conclusion follows from the nickname or tread appearance. Check the exact tire's markings, your bike's documentation, and the applicable route rules before road use.
Should I buy a new tube with a new tire?
Carry a correctly sized heavy duty spare when doing the change. Reusing an intact tube may be possible, but a damaged or pinched tube, cracked valve base, or worn rim strip should be replaced. The tube must match your tire and rim.
Need a second set of eyes? Browse our knobby tire selection and tools, or contact Radmoto with your bike and wheel sizes. For routine checks between tire changes, see our electric dirt bike maintenance checklist.