I have been looking for a *lighter DH tire*. I don't think I need a wire bead and am not sure about casing thickness and if it relates to the amount of plys. I use single ply Kenda Nevegal / BG's for trail use and their casing is thin. I had a set of Maxxis Minions DH's that seemed overkill for the DH I intend to ride. Do they make tires in between ? Kevlar bead, heavier single ply casing ? Thanks.
Tire casings, ply ratings ?
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Check out the Conti Rubber Queen 2.4s here:
http://www.bikebling.com/Continental-Rubber-Queen-Kevlar-Tire-p/conti-rubberqueen-kevlar.htm
best trail tire I've ever used, 850g, good sidewalls, great rubber compound, (both grippy and durable) and work well in dry and wet. msrp is $75, these are a steal right now.
http://www.bikebling.com/Continental-Rubber-Queen-Kevlar-Tire-p/conti-rubberqueen-kevlar.htm
best trail tire I've ever used, 850g, good sidewalls, great rubber compound, (both grippy and durable) and work well in dry and wet. msrp is $75, these are a steal right now.
Schwalbe Freeride versions Muddy marys are great as well, they have a snakeskin sidewall to prevent pinchflats as well as gasheds from rocks. The bead is pear shaped for good tubeless set up as well as non slip so it doesnt spin on the rim especially under real low pressure.
Lots of good tires as are the Contis!!!
Good luck and have fun!
Lots of good tires as are the Contis!!!
Good luck and have fun!