So I am nearing completion on building an 04 Foes FXR. I can't decide on a tire choice. I live in the mud 365 days a year. I was thinking of Kenda Nevegals, 2.5" front and a 2.35" rear. Or possible some Maxxis Minnons. Any suggestions?
Tires for an 04 FXR
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go narrow and nobbly, that's the best way to do it. dig in.
This isn't in your given choices, but I have a set of michelin hot S tires that shed mug like whoa. I have no experience with the ones you mentioned. Hope this is of some help.
This isn't in your given choices, but I have a set of michelin hot S tires that shed mug like whoa. I have no experience with the ones you mentioned. Hope this is of some help.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm running 2.5" Nevegals front and rear, with Maxxis strips and Stan's goo. Works great, except I had to dish the rear rim away from the chain to cut down on rubbing when in the granny gear. The chain still catches on the tire knobs if you go over rough terrain while in the granny, so always shift up to the middle ring if you're going to speed up.
Might be okay with the 2.35.
Never tried the tires in mud yet.
Might be okay with the 2.35.
Never tried the tires in mud yet.
Really? I run the Michi Comp 24 as a rear tire on my DH bike and it packs up with mud in one revolution. Isn't is the same tread pattern?w00dy said:
Well I put a 2.5" nevegal on the front and a 2.35" on the rear. These tires rock! They hook up in the sloppy mud, the sticky mud, rocks and loose dirt, whatever I can dish out, these tires HOOK UP!