I have had this question in the back of my head for a while, and i'm curious as to what tires everyone is using.
what kind of tires you running?
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big earls. 2.5 rear & 2.7 front
hollyrollers 2.4 front & rear
thinking of trying something lighter. i had some singleplys for a while, but they were cut up by the rocks on my local XC ride.
hollyrollers 2.4 front & rear
thinking of trying something lighter. i had some singleplys for a while, but they were cut up by the rocks on my local XC ride.
Michelin Comp32 front & 16 rear. Rocky, loose, sometimes wet, hardpack conditions.
AM set: blue groove ft, nevagal rear (2.5 single ply)
DH set: 2.7 dual ply minions
42 duro alround, it the only way to roll
DH set: 2.7 dual ply minions
42 duro alround, it the only way to roll
michelins all the way
2.7 kenda nevegal and 2.5 syncros bth 1
Michelin.
Always.
Always.
2.5 Nevgals DH casing on my bighit
2.35 Kevlar Nevgals on my Single speed
2.30 Specialized Chunders on the SX
2.35 Kevlar Nevgals on my Single speed
2.30 Specialized Chunders on the SX
Kenda tires: Blue groove, nevegals, cortez and short trackers. I run them all...D
continental deisels 2.6 front and back.
Tires are very subjective towards the dirt/trails in your area, so there is no "real" best combo...But for our area i really feel this is these are the best combos you can run...
xc - Tioga Yellow Kirin 2.3 front/Zmax or Larson rear 2.3(depending on how dry it is)
DH - Nevegals 2.7 front 2.5 rear
Street/Dirt - Holy Rollers.... Tires really dont matter much for that.
xc - Tioga Yellow Kirin 2.3 front/Zmax or Larson rear 2.3(depending on how dry it is)
DH - Nevegals 2.7 front 2.5 rear
Street/Dirt - Holy Rollers.... Tires really dont matter much for that.
Whatever I can get for free. This season it's Kenda. They're allright and I really like them 99% of the time. I would love to get on Michelin, as Michelin is hands down the muth****ing best.
Michelin comp16 beyotches!
comp16s
can you spill some details on the short trackers?BMXman said:
Michelin. 32 or 16 front. 24 rear with tire mod. Best. Always.
For rocks and dust:
Sticky single-ply Nevegal rear and Blue Groove front, 2.35"
2 Questions (sorry to hijack)
Do you run Nevegals front? I tried it and they felt worse than the BG, but my Nevegal is balding.
How does a 2ply casing reduce pinch flats? Is it not the same as running more PSI to compensate for a more pliant casing?
Sticky single-ply Nevegal rear and Blue Groove front, 2.35"
2 Questions (sorry to hijack)
Do you run Nevegals front? I tried it and they felt worse than the BG, but my Nevegal is balding.
How does a 2ply casing reduce pinch flats? Is it not the same as running more PSI to compensate for a more pliant casing?
Just Kenda's version of a semi slick. They work really well in the rear and they're good for the front is the course is well groomed. They're superlight and work pretty good for the street as well. Of course this is all just my opnion...Dmandown said:can you spill some details on the short trackers?
spec enduro 2.4 front, and micheline 24 rear 2.5
Hutchinson Octopus 2.5F 2.3R 35% compound.
Can't wait to try the new models, but I am super happy with the Octo's
Hutchinson...back in the DH game baby!
Can't wait to try the new models, but I am super happy with the Octo's
Hutchinson...back in the DH game baby!
bicyclist the 2.4 is as big as my 2.5 micheline and theyy grip really well plus they are light at like 800 grams. It is a fast tire the grips on up hill climbs very well. I think it is one of the best do everthing tire except for maybe mude and sand.
high-rollers 2.35 single ply, but want to try a minion front.
Same here.zahgurim said:
big bike:
2.7 minion f st + 2.5 highroller st = most northeast conditions, dry hardpack, drying soft dirt, these stay on all the time mostly
2.7 mobster 60a + 2.7 mobster 60a = got them free at snowshoe and run them when it's very rocky and dry, scary when wet or muddy because they're hard compound
little bike:
2x 2.5 highroller 60a = got them cheap and handle well at hardtail speeds without wearing out instantly, good roll
2x 2.35 specialized enduro pro = came with my hardtail and are impressive, large volume, and singleply so they're fairly light
no bike:
2x 2.5 wtb timberwolves = worst tire ever made quite possibly, weak sidewall, big dumb knobs that don't hook up in rocks, sand, mud, or slop (anything left?!) and are truly dangerous front tires
2.7 minion f st + 2.5 highroller st = most northeast conditions, dry hardpack, drying soft dirt, these stay on all the time mostly
2.7 mobster 60a + 2.7 mobster 60a = got them free at snowshoe and run them when it's very rocky and dry, scary when wet or muddy because they're hard compound
little bike:
2x 2.5 highroller 60a = got them cheap and handle well at hardtail speeds without wearing out instantly, good roll
2x 2.35 specialized enduro pro = came with my hardtail and are impressive, large volume, and singleply so they're fairly light
no bike:
2x 2.5 wtb timberwolves = worst tire ever made quite possibly, weak sidewall, big dumb knobs that don't hook up in rocks, sand, mud, or slop (anything left?!) and are truly dangerous front tires
2.5 DHF 42<<
2.5 High Roller 60>>
2.5 High Roller 60>>