What is the benefit/drawback of a round profile? What is the benefit/drawback of a flat profile? I've heard people say: "So and so are great rims because they're wide and give the tire a nice, flat profile." I've also heard people say: "So and so is a great tire because it has a nice, round profile." I've also heard people say "I remember chewing the corn thoroughly, but it still came out in kernels." That last one is irrelevant.
I'm looking at some new rubber (I know, do a search) that is single ply and corners well. 2.35-2.5 range. I ride 6-7 miles on pavement to get to my local trails (dry and rooty), so wear is an issue. I'd like to try Stan's but I hear it can be tricky with ex721s. I'm not asking anyone to pick my tire, I'm just looking for some feedback. As simple as they are, I always feel like I picked the wrong tire. A few I'm looking at: Nokian NBX, Kenda Kinetics, Maxxis Minion.
Thanks for any "Tires 101" info you can offer up.
I'm looking at some new rubber (I know, do a search) that is single ply and corners well. 2.35-2.5 range. I ride 6-7 miles on pavement to get to my local trails (dry and rooty), so wear is an issue. I'd like to try Stan's but I hear it can be tricky with ex721s. I'm not asking anyone to pick my tire, I'm just looking for some feedback. As simple as they are, I always feel like I picked the wrong tire. A few I'm looking at: Nokian NBX, Kenda Kinetics, Maxxis Minion.
Thanks for any "Tires 101" info you can offer up.