After playing around for a bit, I've grown to love the 2.8 Mich mated to a 2.5 Hutchinson Octopus (like a Highroller with taller side knobs).snoopz666 said:wow lots of maxxis fans here. i run a 2.8 michilin on the front and a 2.5 kenda nevegal on the back in everything from deep mud to hardpack and sugar sand. i love the big tire up front, very stable at speed.
So right. Last time I rode SB on a rear Lopes BlingdumbestnameforatireBling and it lastest 2 runs before all the side knobs were gone. The minions seem to hold up pretty well, though.Zark said:Maxxis won't last long in my conditions, I've given up on them
But if you had the 42a tires, they're gonna deteriorate quickly...W4S said:So right. Last time I rode SB on a rear Lopes BlingdumbestnameforatireBling and it lastest 2 runs before all the side knobs were gone. The minions seem to hold up pretty well, though.
800g How are those for pinch flats? seems pretty ummm "pliable"bcd said:i have been on the Schwalbe big betty.
2.5 800G kevlar with nice soft rubber.
Zark said:800g How are those for pinch flats? seems pretty ummm "pliable"
FYI the Hutchinson Octoupses run big.JohnnyBoyDH said:I'd say give the Hutchinson Octopus tires a try. Tried them this year and they are sweet. There are soft and medium compounds and have a good trade off between light weight and casing thickness. they hold like mad in the berms and have good braking characteristics...Also comes in a 2.3" size which is sweet for the rear if you want to get your pedal on.
Great great front tire. My fave Hutchie by far.Biscuit said:I have the 2.5 on my bike, it looks more like a 2.7.