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Muds at Plattekill?

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Leaving tomorrow for Plattekill. I've looked through some videos and still cant tell if I need to bring muds or not. The track looks rocky, but at the same time good for muds. What do you back eat guys use when its wet vs. dry? I live in cali so mud is like 674th nature to me, just behind catfish and banjos. Thanks
 

jonKranked

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wetscreams are overkill for platty in the rain; avoid.

if you can get your hands on a set, maxxis swampthings.

Historically, I just drop a few PSI out of my minions. these have served me VERY well in the past.

Have a safe trip, see you at the race :cheers:
 

Huck Banzai

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Platte tire of godliness = Mich Comp 16 2.2

Alternately, Hutchinson Octopus 2.3


My minions are usually groovy, but the above are MY Platte choices mud or dry.
 

Hesh To Steel

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wetscreams are overkill for platty in the rain; avoid.

if you can get your hands on a set, maxxis swampthings.

Historically, I just drop a few PSI out of my minions. these have served me VERY well in the past.

Have a safe trip, see you at the race :cheers:
Jenson has swampthings for 20 bucks right now. 60A, though, which I know some people don't like. Too late for OP, but if anyone else is interested...
 

boogenman

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There have been many races there where I needed mud tires and they made a big difference. 2.5 Swampthings were always the ticket for me. They shed mud like a mud tire should but they also grip roots and rocks well(better than the wetscream).

The weather forcast looks pretty good so I am sure you will not need them. The only time you really need them is a day or two after rain when the ground is drying up again and the mud is like slippery peanut butter.
 

jonKranked

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Jenson has swampthings for 20 bucks right now. 60A, though, which I know some people don't like. Too late for OP, but if anyone else is interested...
avoid 60a like the plague (at least for DH).

There have been many races there where I needed mud tires and they made a big difference. 2.5 Swampthings were always the ticket for me. They shed mud like a mud tire should but they also grip roots and rocks well(better than the wetscream).

The weather forcast looks pretty good so I am sure you will not need them. The only time you really need them is a day or two after rain when the ground is drying up again and the mud is like slippery peanut butter.
depends on the course. sometimes things get pretty slick during the rain at platty.


that being said, I'm throwing in my wet screams and a sharpie just in case. Unfortunately don't have swampthings, or my new mud tires yet.
 

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double true. Diablo was always dry and dusty every time I rode there. That's one of the few places I think a 60a would be no problemo. I probably wouldn't mind one at highland either, as they've all but eliminated rocks and roots and close most of the trails when it rains, so it's s'no biggie.
 

boogenman

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that being said, I'm throwing in my wet screams and a sharpie just in case. Unfortunately don't have swampthings, or my new mud tires yet.
hey fella, I have new 2.35 swampthings that I can sell you. I also have some pretty fresh 2.5's as well. I have no need for them since I don't race anymore.

I'm looking at the national weather service. 30% chance of rain.
 

boogenman

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double true. Diablo was always dry and dusty every time I rode there. That's one of the few places I think a 60a would be no problemo. I probably wouldn't mind one at highland either, as they've all but eliminated rocks and roots and close most of the trails when it rains, so it's s'no biggie.

I have been running some Intense 909's with the sticky rubber which is not that sticky, they are great at platty when it is dry, same goes for Whiteface and Diablow. They wear really well. Suck balls when it gets wet.
 

nh dude

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i have been running a maxxis 60a in the back wheel to save on wear and $$.
it' s hard to notice the difference when the trail is dry. it is slightly more noticeable only in extreme rainy conditions ( think the slabrock in the lower ski slope @ Whiteface last year ). one place I do note a positive is in grass. I think that harder knobs stand up instead of fold on the grass at places like mt snow sugarbush.