SB8 tyres for 4X?
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They work great for hardpack conditions, lots of grip.
I run them in the rear on my trail bike, and find even in not so hard packed conditions they do much better than one would expect
4x tires are tires that are raced in 4x races. Therefore 4x tires do not exist.
you will do great, sm8s are awesome
If there are any loose or dusty corners you will want some more traction up front. I run the SB8 on my DJ bike and I have lost the front end on a few occasions due to dust collecting in berms.
i find that their performance in mud leaves something to be desired. otherwise they are dope, i run them pretty much year round on my mini dh
I've been running a small block 8 in the back with a high roller up front for a long time on my hardtail and I love it.
In back it's fine for any conditions you'd find on a 4x track. In front it will be lacking if there's any looseness. Maybe have a Nevegal on hand that you can swap on if the front is pushing. I use 2.35"s front and rear on my AM bike and just have to pay attention in loose turns.
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I'm a big fan of the SM8 and probably keep them on my AM bike a little to late into the off season every year.. and I usually pay the price a few times in the wet for that before I put on the real meat. BUT.. when traction is plentiful, they are awesome. That is the obvious part. The cool bit about them though is that I've found that they are very predictable in their behaviour when you start to get rowdy on them. The traction may not be there as much a proper tire, but they let go nice and easy, unlike a Larsen which I feel is on/off.
Agreed. You can do the smoothest drifts with both feet clipped in, especially if the rear is a little more worn than the front. They make my Mojo feel incredible on twisting hardpack singletrack.
IMO, they have the best ratio of traction to weight/rolling resistance. The key is to know when you're about to take them out of their element and either adjust your expectations or mount a different tire in front.
IMO, they have the best ratio of traction to weight/rolling resistance. The key is to know when you're about to take them out of their element and either adjust your expectations or mount a different tire in front.
another underated choice to check out?
Specialized's Control Fast Trak LK tire
extremely grippy when cornering, but light and very fast rolling
dual compound, kevlar bead, tubeless compatible, cheap too (compared to Maxxis, etcl)
Specialized's Control Fast Trak LK tire
extremely grippy when cornering, but light and very fast rolling
dual compound, kevlar bead, tubeless compatible, cheap too (compared to Maxxis, etcl)
probably the best combo is the Schwable Nobby Nic 2.25 up front and Racing Ralph 2.10 in the rear. Light, fast, and awesome grip. Did I mention Light, fast, and awesome grip?