Which version/casing of each? Comparing my 27.5 2.5 non-WT DHs against my 27.5 2.5 WT DDs I don't see any obvious difference in the shape/height of the knobs; the noticeable difference is the width of the channel between the center and side-knobs.I fondled some 'normal' minion dhfs next to some WTs yesterday.
I'm changing my assessment. The knobs on the WT are wider/longer but not proportionally taller. They're just effectively shorter. So like, you know, same thing really.
Annoyingly, not all WTs are created equal. For example the 2.5 Shorty is listed as a WT in both 26 and 650b, but has a totally reasonable profile on a 25mm rim. The 2.5 650b Minion, not so much.
Do they make a WT version, too?
The little sticks and twigs in it weren't fun. Getting them scrubbed out was definitely not fun.
One of the local shop guys said Maxxis was dropping the WT distinction and just going to the bigger bag sizes for the wider tyre sizes across the board.
Can confirm. My Trance came with same shitty tires.
This is actually a *very* good idea...
2017 or whatever they call what they are selling now. I don't think they do strict model years.
Not to be an apologist, but isn't there manufacturing residue on tires when they are first sold that makes them a bit slippery at first? Doesn't it take a few runs to get them "just right"? If you rode new tires on slippery roots, aren't you setting yourself for failure? I seem to recall Minaar saying he only uses pre-worn tires. Of course, that could just be BS team riders throw out there to fuck with the punters.
My high rollers tried to kill me by sliding out on dry rock well after they had been "broken in" - they just seem to be poor in the traction department.
I had gotten a day on them previously so they should have been broken in. Also I went back to the same trails with a different set of tires, straight out of the box (Magic Mary front and DHRII rear) and they killed it.
I'm gonna give YT a call and see if they can tell me what the rubber compound is just to satisfy my curiosity
That's pretty much all I ride with my Capra and mine (exactly the same OEM HR2s as yours) although obviously not the absolute best choice for those conditions were absolutely fine and handled exactly as predicted.
Heh. If they won't grip on off-camber dry sandstone... I shall declare them unrideabru shit tires.
Why even buy a nice bike then? Just get an old used Rock Hopper off the internet and send it!! Stop being such a sissy with all your suspension and dialed in geometry. Even if you are gonna use suspension you shouldn't turn the nobs or adjust the spring rate. Run it how they send it to you from the factory. Just enjoy the sketch
We can't all be as hardcore obviously.
How do you have 8 bikes yet can't understand upgrading tires?
I don't think anyone lost their shit. I, did, however, conclude that the tires were shite when they tried to kill me.
Yeah it was more like a whole bunch of blood I lost.
did you forget that the bicycle industry was built on convincing people that the best is barely good enough and adequate is unacceptable?
Have you considered the effects of long geometries in this? Maybe your weight is in a different place so that the tire can't develop the traction it actually has?
why aren't you boosting off it?
Hey @Gary, you want some maxxpro tires? They're pretty much all I have. Except for 1 3C Minion dhf.
Yes please.
Look up a 2010 remedy and a 2017 Spartan. I ran a 160mm 36 talas on the Remedy that came with a 150mm 32. 35mm different a2c.
Yeah, which muppet would prioritise safety and traction on the most important part of a wheeled vehicle...
