Interesting! Trials tires are meant to be run at 8 to 10 PSI. Run higher and they are crap. Experts tell us a tire with a Mousse insert is around the equivalent of 12 to 14 PSI if using a normal tube. (perfect off road pressure when running a knobbie ... but not great for paved roads).
I've used a Trials tire off road on my WR250F for the last 3 years and can't seem to wear it out. But very little pavement. I run 8 psi and it's better than any knobbie I've ever used. Simply astounding traction everywhere (save mud)
BTW, in the USA ... at many Moto Cross (and other) race events Trials tires are ILLEGAL. Verboten.
No question current Mousse insert products are NOT going to work on a loaded travel bike where you're doing road and dirt.
What I was suggesting was a NEW PRODUCT from Michelin (or whomever) that would be reformulated to work on a heavier dual sport bike in ALL conditions.
I'm guessing they could engineer one with the proper compound if they thought there was a market got such a thing.
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