Just curious. I am in need of tires again.....jdcamb
Tires, what are you running and why?
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For what kind of biking? Here's my setup because I'm bored.
Street/Urban/DJ/Park/Light Trails - 2.3 Maxxis SemiSlick High Rollers. Fast, light, solid.
XC/Light FR - 2.3 Intense Edge. Seem hard, track well.
DH/Racing - Not sure, but here are all my options that are sitting in my garage.
2.7 Mobster (2)
2.7 Intense FRO (2)
2.6 IRC Kujo
2.5 Intense Dual-Ply
2.5 Minion (2)
2.5 Intense Fro (2)
So who knows.
Street/Urban/DJ/Park/Light Trails - 2.3 Maxxis SemiSlick High Rollers. Fast, light, solid.
XC/Light FR - 2.3 Intense Edge. Seem hard, track well.
DH/Racing - Not sure, but here are all my options that are sitting in my garage.
2.7 Mobster (2)
2.7 Intense FRO (2)
2.6 IRC Kujo
2.5 Intense Dual-Ply
2.5 Minion (2)
2.5 Intense Fro (2)
So who knows.
It doesn't matter. I run all different kinds of tires. I consider myself a trail rider. I usually run XC tires but have been known to try other stuff. If you run DH tires and want to tell us about it. I'll listen. Thanks.....jdcambCOmtbiker12 said:
minion slow reze...because they were free
Trail bike = 2.35 Blue Groove Stick-E Front, 2.35 Nevegal Stick-E rear. The 2.35s are single-ply and not too heavy. The Nevegal is just a great tire and hooks up in anything, he tread pattern on the BG I think adds a little more cornering ability when in the front.
XC = 2.0 Karma DTCs F&R. Fast rolling! The Dual Tread compound offers a 60d in the center and Stick-E on the outer knobs so it rolls fast and really grabs in the corners. The 60d also wears pretty well.
DH = 2.5 Nevegals Dual-ply F&R. These tires just flat out rock for DH.
And I'd like to thank my sponsor KENDA for all their support!!!
XC = 2.0 Karma DTCs F&R. Fast rolling! The Dual Tread compound offers a 60d in the center and Stick-E on the outer knobs so it rolls fast and really grabs in the corners. The 60d also wears pretty well.
DH = 2.5 Nevegals Dual-ply F&R. These tires just flat out rock for DH.
And I'd like to thank my sponsor KENDA for all their support!!!
I used to run WTB Velociraptor 2.1s but switched to Motoraptor 2.3s last year since it was wet and I wanted more footprint. They tend to sideslip more in turns and on roots, but it can be lived with.
WTB Timberwolf DH FR and RR.
Why? Because Maxxis tires suck ass!!!
Actually I was running Maxxis Mobsters for a little while and they wouldn't stick to anything. I got mad and went into retro grouch mode cursing about how there hasn't been a decent tire made since the original Panaracer Smokes and how all these new fangled tires are just too foo foo and to give me some big fat ol knobbies anyday and all that... So I went looking for some nice fat tires with big fat 'ol knobs and found the WTB tires. I bought a Timberwolf (DH version. Sticky rubber, "inner peace" sidewalls) and a Weirwolf (Kevlar bead, standard XC/trail tire) Timberwolf went on the front and the Weirwolf went on the back. They both stick to the trail like nobodys business, but the main trails I am on are very rocky and the Weirwolf pinch flatted a bit too easy for me (I am on a hard tail) so I went with Timberwolf tires front and rear. No flats and they grip better than a pimps hand on his ho's neck. They are heavy since they are DH tires but for now I don't care. (I am on an anti weight weenie kick right now). Eventually I will likely go back to some lighter tires but for now I am just super happy to have my bike go where I tell it to.
Why? Because Maxxis tires suck ass!!!
Actually I was running Maxxis Mobsters for a little while and they wouldn't stick to anything. I got mad and went into retro grouch mode cursing about how there hasn't been a decent tire made since the original Panaracer Smokes and how all these new fangled tires are just too foo foo and to give me some big fat ol knobbies anyday and all that... So I went looking for some nice fat tires with big fat 'ol knobs and found the WTB tires. I bought a Timberwolf (DH version. Sticky rubber, "inner peace" sidewalls) and a Weirwolf (Kevlar bead, standard XC/trail tire) Timberwolf went on the front and the Weirwolf went on the back. They both stick to the trail like nobodys business, but the main trails I am on are very rocky and the Weirwolf pinch flatted a bit too easy for me (I am on a hard tail) so I went with Timberwolf tires front and rear. No flats and they grip better than a pimps hand on his ho's neck. They are heavy since they are DH tires but for now I don't care. (I am on an anti weight weenie kick right now). Eventually I will likely go back to some lighter tires but for now I am just super happy to have my bike go where I tell it to.
I run dual twennyfoe 3 inch fat Gazzi's cuz I'm a funking hack
Ya know, they still make the Smokes + Darts for the retro set. And don't give up on Maxxis - you were prolly running the 300a durometer XC version of mobsters, which grip about as well as riding wooden cart wheels. I ran softer-compound Maxxis for years in LA, and they friggin rocked on everything in the San Gabriels.Ciaran said:
That said:
Freeride - SRY Minion 2.7 front; High Roller 2.5 rear
Trail - in transition* - 2.4 panny FR right now, but I'm having stan's issues - they are a bitch and a half to seal on rhyno lites
commuter - Geax something or others. Fast as fock.
*semi-related: is this not the biggest stan's booger you have ever seen? this came out of my year-old high roller on my trailbike. Sort of looks like a chicken.
Ditto. I've tried a few tires, a lot are lighter (for XC/Trail "All-Mountain" riding) but few hook-up as nice.johnbryanpeters said:
I run black tires with knobbies on em 
2.4 Motoraptors on the trail bike, because someone gave them to me (free baby!) They suck & I don't care 'cause I'm poor
2.35 & 2.5 Intense 909 EX 2 ply 60d on the DH bike. They are OK, If they made sticky ones in the EX casing I'd be stoked.
2.4 Motoraptors on the trail bike, because someone gave them to me (free baby!) They suck & I don't care 'cause I'm poor
2.35 & 2.5 Intense 909 EX 2 ply 60d on the DH bike. They are OK, If they made sticky ones in the EX casing I'd be stoked.
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Putting Kenda Kinetic USTs on tonight.
Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1. I like them because they are reasonably priced and are a good all around XC tire.
For freeriding, I'll throw on Maxxis Minion Slow Reezays 2.25. The stickiness of those tires is awesome.
For freeriding, I'll throw on Maxxis Minion Slow Reezays 2.25. The stickiness of those tires is awesome.
Dual 2.3 Larsen TT's on the HT
99% of the time I run conti verticals, but you probably know that. Early in the season I run Ritchey ZMaxs, but they are only good in straight ahead slop. I've been itching to try some Nevegals.
WTB Weirwolves...2.1 I like 'em
I am a trail rider as well (SC Heckler) Upfront I run the older 2.5 WTB Weirwolves. I say older because in 2005, they resized them. The older version 2.5s are more like 2.35. The race version is only 720 grams available all over online for like $25 and with Stans performs very well as tubeless. In the rear I run a Maxxis Larsen TT 2.0. I absolutely love this combo so much I have bought no less then 3 extra sets just waiting to be put on.
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On my Blur for XC/Enduro riding I use Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25's with Stans on my "race" wheels, and Conti Vertical's with Stan's on my "winter/icky weather" wheels.
I really like the Racing Ralph's, their light for a 2.25 tire (~550 grams), durable - not one problem with them during my 9 hour Ouachita Challenge ride (lots of rocks), and they roll fast (the German bike mags say so).
On my hardtail I'm running Conti Explorer Pro's w/ tubes.
I really like the Racing Ralph's, their light for a 2.25 tire (~550 grams), durable - not one problem with them during my 9 hour Ouachita Challenge ride (lots of rocks), and they roll fast (the German bike mags say so).
On my hardtail I'm running Conti Explorer Pro's w/ tubes.
Continental 1.7's. I like em cuz they're skinny.
For XC and general trail riding I have been running Continentals for a few years now. Explorer/Escape combo or Verticals. They are light and grip pretty well.
I now people that switch tires all the time depending on where they are riding or racing, but I pretty just stick with these tires for everything.
I now people that switch tires all the time depending on where they are riding or racing, but I pretty just stick with these tires for everything.
Ritchey ZMax. I have tried many, many tires over the years and always seem to come back to the ZMax. 
2.1 in back, 2.35 up front.
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2.1 in back, 2.35 up front.
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Wow, I run the same setup, except with a Larsen 2.35 out back. I even have the old Weirwolfs that are an undersized 2.5. No complaints, except that the Weirwolf is so hard to get on and off the cheap Ditchwitch rim I have on the front (and the rhynolite I had previously) that I have to use slime to avoid having to change it on the trail. Anyone else have this problem? It's WTB tires and Sun rims, I guess.Mtb_Rob_FL said:I am a trail rider as well (SC Heckler) Upfront I run the older 2.5 WTB Weirwolves. I say older because in 2005, they resized them. The older version 2.5s are more like 2.35. The race version is only 720 grams available all over online for like $25 and with Stans performs very well as tubeless. In the rear I run a Maxxis Larsen TT 2.0. I absolutely love this combo so much I have bought no less then 3 extra sets just waiting to be put on.
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I Are Baboon said:
And they're light, too.
Michelin Hot S 2.2. I like the tires, but sidewalls are pretty weak. I'm gonna try the new X'Trem version soon and see if they are improved.
I ran Escape for the winter tubeless. It was great. I am considering putting it back on after mud season. It is the best technical climbing rear tire I have ever used. It is also pretty good on wet logs......Captain Cogset said:
XC/Trail- Usually Conti Vertical Pro 2.3 UST on both ends. Right now, the front wheel is having issues so I have a Conti in the back and a Kenda Blue Groove 2.35 in front with a tube. The Contis are awesome tires for mixed conditions and all around riding. Light enough, wide enough and grippy in mud and hardpack. I've also never flatted with them (UST rims and a little Stans).
DH- I have options:
Comp 32 2.8
Comp 16 2.5 or 2.2
Nevegal 2.7, 2.5
Blue Groove 2.5, 2.35
Intense DH 2.7
Swampthing 2.35
Michelin Mud3 2.2
Gazzi Jr. 2.6
Most of last year, I ran a Comp 32 front/Comp 16 2.5 rear but switched it up a bit. This year, I think I'll mostly use a Nevegal 2.7/2.5 or a 2.5 BG/Nevegal combo. Probably Mud3/Swampthing for mud races.
DH- I have options:
Comp 32 2.8
Comp 16 2.5 or 2.2
Nevegal 2.7, 2.5
Blue Groove 2.5, 2.35
Intense DH 2.7
Swampthing 2.35
Michelin Mud3 2.2
Gazzi Jr. 2.6
Most of last year, I ran a Comp 32 front/Comp 16 2.5 rear but switched it up a bit. This year, I think I'll mostly use a Nevegal 2.7/2.5 or a 2.5 BG/Nevegal combo. Probably Mud3/Swampthing for mud races.
As I have said before... hehe.
Conti Vert pro 2.3 (front only because it loses knobs in the rear due to slippage when climbing in the rocks, dry season): Tracks really well, brakes pretty well, corners better than any I have ever used, and its light for a 2.3. a little pricey, not huge air volume (2.3 wide but slight lower profile than most).
Trail Bear rear (rear dry season): Good air volume for a 2.3 (something I like in a rear tire), Large & Sturdy knobs, corners pretty well, inexpensive. A little heavy not good in the mud, not good at all.
Conti Vert Pro 2.3 (front and rear wet season and in the fall): indestructable huge knobs, unmatched mud shedding, unmatched penetration (great for leaves, mud or soft soil), great cornering in the soft stuff, climbs good in loose or buried rocks, its light for a 2.3 too. Not a large air volume (like the verts they are 2.3 wide but kind of low profile), not a lot of surface contact on hard surfaces due to tall, very widely spaced knobs (no grip on flat slippery surfaces, i know most tires dont but these are awful), a little pricey.
Conti Vert pro 2.3 (front only because it loses knobs in the rear due to slippage when climbing in the rocks, dry season): Tracks really well, brakes pretty well, corners better than any I have ever used, and its light for a 2.3. a little pricey, not huge air volume (2.3 wide but slight lower profile than most).
Trail Bear rear (rear dry season): Good air volume for a 2.3 (something I like in a rear tire), Large & Sturdy knobs, corners pretty well, inexpensive. A little heavy not good in the mud, not good at all.
Conti Vert Pro 2.3 (front and rear wet season and in the fall): indestructable huge knobs, unmatched mud shedding, unmatched penetration (great for leaves, mud or soft soil), great cornering in the soft stuff, climbs good in loose or buried rocks, its light for a 2.3 too. Not a large air volume (like the verts they are 2.3 wide but kind of low profile), not a lot of surface contact on hard surfaces due to tall, very widely spaced knobs (no grip on flat slippery surfaces, i know most tires dont but these are awful), a little pricey.
You have never had a hand cramp until you have tried to change a tire on a SUN DS-1. OMG, the only way to do it is to use 2 levers. If I get a front flat on the trail I am like FACK!!!!!! I have Rhyno lites too, not nearly as bad... not even close. Had some Mavic some years back, and it was S. loads easier.Enginerd A2 said:
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My Kenda Kinetics USTs r0x0rs like a mofo. They were awesome today. I mounted them last night in just minutes with no levers or soap.
maxxis minion 2.5
super tacky fr and slow rezzay in the rear.
was meant to be slow rezzay all around but acording to some monkeys this is actually the way to go i dont know. but maxxis has always had a good rep and are really fast rolling and awsome cornering tires. i love them . they do have a little bit of problems in then soppy conditions but not too to bad. and the maxxis team, intense team, and ironhorse team all run minions so they have to be good.lol
only downside is the fact that they cost 100 bucks for 2 of them unless you work at a shop.
super tacky fr and slow rezzay in the rear.
was meant to be slow rezzay all around but acording to some monkeys this is actually the way to go i dont know. but maxxis has always had a good rep and are really fast rolling and awsome cornering tires. i love them . they do have a little bit of problems in then soppy conditions but not too to bad. and the maxxis team, intense team, and ironhorse team all run minions so they have to be good.lol
only downside is the fact that they cost 100 bucks for 2 of them unless you work at a shop.
Maxxis high rollers 2.5 on my Bullit
Maxxis Minion 2.35 on my Enduro
i dunno tires are tires as long as the nobs are agressive and spaced apart enough for the mud to shed it's all good.
i like smokes though i might just go back to a Panaracer Smoke for the rear in the summer, and keep the Maxxis up front. Maxxis are pretty small tires their 2.35 is like a big 2.2 and their 2.5 is like a 2.4......
Maxxis Minion 2.35 on my Enduro
i dunno tires are tires as long as the nobs are agressive and spaced apart enough for the mud to shed it's all good.
i like smokes though i might just go back to a Panaracer Smoke for the rear in the summer, and keep the Maxxis up front. Maxxis are pretty small tires their 2.35 is like a big 2.2 and their 2.5 is like a 2.4......
On my street/DJ bike I run Maxxis Holy Roller 2.4s front and rear
For DH I run 2.7 Maxxis Minion DHF SRY front and 2.5 High Roller 40d rear
For DH I run 2.7 Maxxis Minion DHF SRY front and 2.5 High Roller 40d rear
Rob,Mtb_Rob_FL said:I am a trail rider as well (SC Heckler) Upfront I run the older 2.5 WTB Weirwolves. I say older because in 2005, they resized them. The older version 2.5s are more like 2.35. The race version is only 720 grams available all over online for like $25 and with Stans performs very well as tubeless. In the rear I run a Maxxis Larsen TT 2.0. I absolutely love this combo so much I have bought no less then 3 extra sets just waiting to be put on.
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Have you thought about running the Larsen 2.35s front & rear? When my Hansventures wear out, tha's what I plan on running.
Crappy tioga 2.3's -cheap
crappy kenda steel bead cheepies-cheep
crappy kenda steel bead cheepies-cheep