MICHELIN Bib Mousse | Off-road solution for motorcycle tire punctures (2025)

Tire punctures can be a serious problem during off-road riding. By eliminating it, you no longer risk getting stuck in the middle of a run. Thanks to Michelin Bib MousseTM, our innovative puncture proof solution, you can now enjoy your rides to the fullest. Which tires can be used with the Michelin Bib Mousse? Where can you buy them? And how do you fit them? Read on to find out.

What is Michelin Bib Mousse?

Michelin Bib Mousseis Michelin's off-road solution to tire punctures. As a great innovation in the off-road segment,Michelin Bib Mousseeliminates the risk of a tire puncture, contributing to an unmatched record of victories in Rally, Enduro and MX since its creation in 1983

How does it work?
MichelinBib Mousseis not a puncture proof inner tube. It is an innovative foam-based technology that is inserted between the rim and the tire instead of a classic inner tube. Because of its foam composition, it can't go flat! It is lighter than a reinforced inner tube and provides a pressure equivalent of 13.05 psi. With Michelin Bib Mousseyou can enjoy your off-road rides* without worrying about tire punctures.

*Michelin Bib Mousseis only designed for off-road use and is not street legal.

The Benefits of Michelin Bib Mousse

Excellent longevity

The Michelin Bib Moussewith Michelin Bib MousseGel, is developed to fit perfectly inside Michelin off-road tires for excellent longevity and robustness.

Optimized grip and handling

The Michelin Bib Mousseis designed to enhance the performance of Michelin off-road tires for grip and handling.

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Which is the right MICHELIN Bib Mousse for my tire ?

Click on the tire ranges belowto find out which MichelinBib Mousseis suitable for you:

  • Starcross range

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  • Enduro range

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  • Desert race range

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MICHELIN Bib Mousse for STARCROSS RANGES

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MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 SAND

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

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M15

80 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD


MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 HARD

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 HARD

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 HARD

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M199

120 / 80 - 19

19 UHD


MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MUD

REAR TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MUD

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM SOFT

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM SOFT

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M15

80 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM SOFT

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

120 / 90 - 18

18 UHD

M18

100 / 100 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

120 / 80 - 19

19 UHD


MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM HARD

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM HARD

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M15

80 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE -- MICHELIN STARCROSS 6 MEDIUM HARD

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

120 / 90 - 18

18 UHD Large

M18

100 / 100 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

120 / 80 - 19

19 UHD


MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 SOFT

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 SOFT

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M15

80 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 SOFT

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

120 / 90 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M18

100 / 100 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD


MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 MEDIUM

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 MEDIUM

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M15

80 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN STARCROSS 5 MEDIUM

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

120 / 90 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M18

100 / 100 - 18

19 UHD

M18

100 / 100 - 18

18 UHD Medium

M22

100 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

M199

120 / 80 - 19

19 UHD

M199

110 / 90 - 19

19 UHD

MICHELIN Bib Mousse for ENDURO RANGES

Click on the product to see the corresponding MICHELIN Bib MousseTM.


MICHELIN ENDURO MEDIUM

FRONT TIRE - MICHELIN ENDURO MEDIUM

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M15

90 / 90 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 90 - 21

21 UHD

M16

90 / 100 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN ENDURO MEDIUM

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large

M18

120 / 90 - 18

18 UHD Medium


MICHELIN ENDURO XTREM

REAR TIRE- MICHELIN ENDURO XTREM

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large

M18

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large

MICHELIN Bib Mousse for DESERT RACE RANGES

Click on the product to see the corresponding MICHELIN Bib MousseTM.

MICHELIN DESERT RACE

FRONT TIRE -MICHELIN DESERT RACE

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M16

90 / 90 - 21

21 UHD

REAR TIRE-MICHELIN DESERT RACE

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M02

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large


MICHELIN DESERT RACE BAJA

REAR TIRE -MICHELIN DESERT RACE BAJA

Michelin Bib Mousse

Tire dimension

Tubes dim UHD

M14

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large

M02

140 / 80 - 18

18 UHD Large

Installation Recommendations MICHELIN Bib Mousse

  • MICHELIN Bib Mousseare intended forRally, Enduro and MX use.

  • MICHELIN Bib Mousseshould not often be stored at temperatures over 86°F, and temperatures above 104°F should be avoided all together.

  • MICHELIN Bib Mousseare designed for off road competition use fitted to Michelin tires. The successful fitting and performance of MICHELIN Bib Moussein tire brands other than Michelin cannot be guaranteed.

  • Not designed for use on the public highway (NHS). The maximum speed for a tire with a MICHELIN Bib Moussefitted is 80mph (129 km/h).

  • The date of first use of the MICHELIN Bib Mousseshould be no later than 18 months from manufacture.

  • The MICHELIN Bib Mousseshould be used within 6 months of first fitting. However, the lifespan of MICHELIN Bib Moussevaries considerably depending on the intensity of usage and the discipline practised. For example, the durability will be much shorter for Motocross than for Enduro.

  • Before a fast stage, we recommend you to warm up the tire and the MICHELIN Bib Mousseprogressively at a moderate speed.

  • Apply MICHELIN Bib Moussegel every time you put on or take off a MICHELIN Bib Mousse, both new and used:

  1. To avoid degradation due to excessive heat, distribute the gel inside the tire without putting it on the tire beads or the rim at the rate of ½ tube on the front MICHELIN Bib Mousseand 1 full tube on the rear MICHELIN Bib Mousse.

  2. To limit the risk of punctures due to pinching in off-road use (motocross, enduro, rally...), use the gel with an inner tube, at the rate of ½ tube per tire.

How to install a MICHELIN Bib Mousse

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  • The rim must be in good condition. Check the spokes to prevent abnormal friction between the MICHELIN Bib Mousseand wheel.

  • Position a rim tape inside the wheel or, failing this, a piece of adhesive tape covering the spoke nuts.

  • Place the wheel on the fitting unit.

  • Place the MICHELIN Bib Moussegel inside the tire. We recommend applying it with a brush (Avoid getting the gel on the tire beads: risk of rotation on the rim).

  • If necessary, apply vertical pressure on the tire to prise the beads apart.

  • Position the MICHELIN Bib Mousseinside the tire.

  • Lubricate the first tire bead and the part of the MICHELIN Bib Moussethat will be in contact with the rim (a Michelin liquid lubricant should be used).

  • Make sure there is no valve on the rim.

  • Put the first bead onto the rim. Start by positioning it in the rim well then use a fitting lever if necessary. Insert the MICHELIN Bib Mousseas far as it will go into the rim well.

  • Lubricate the 2nd tire bead.

  • First put the bead onto the rim using a fitting lever. Immobilize this lever and then use a 2nd lever around 12 inches from the first to continue inserting the bead. Immobilize this 2nd lever then use a 3rd one to continue positioning of the bead, etc... until the bead is fully in position.

  • To seat the beads of the tire correctly against the rim flanges, it is recommended to inflate it to approximately 50.7 psi using a rubber TL valve. The valve is fixed on the inflation connector and simply positioned over the valve hole in the rim.

How to remove a MICHELIN Bib Mousse

  • Place the wheel on a fitting cradle or support.

  • Unseat the first bead and lubricate abundantly.

  • Put 3 levers in position, 4 inches apart. Remove the bead by inclining the 3 levers one after the other.

  • Keep only one lever, straighten it then turn the tire on the wheel to completely remove the bead.

  • Finish removing the tire by hooking the 2nd bead with a lever.

  • Extract the MICHELIN Bib Mousseinsert from the tire

What does the MICHELIN Bib Mousse box contain?

  • One MICHELIN Bib Mousse

  • One Bib Moussefitting gel (maximizes the lifespan of MICHELIN Bib Mousse)

  • MICHELIN stickers and use by date

  • User Instructions

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