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Sandwich

Pig my fish!
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May 23, 2002
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If I were buying tires and wanted to try something new I'd absolutely consider those. Other than the centerknob sipes that are angled dumb, that tire looks like it would work pretty damn well.


This is how I know people buy tires based on brands and not whether they know what makes a good tire design.

truly dumb is this
or this


But that first one looks pretty legit. And it's made for dirt. Allegedly.
My problem with wtb seems to center around how much these damned things weigh. That dhf knockoff weighs 100g more than the dhf in the “light” format. The dhr2 wannabe is 1400g.

the tires I ended up with are around 1200g per side. I didn’t think it would be so noticeable, but if I can get two tires around 900g, that’s over a half a pound of rotating weight. The vigilante front seems okay as a trail tire, but I am unimpressed with the trail boss so far. Maybe if there was more dirt and fewer leaves, or maybe if it were warmer, but if I’m adding weight then I better be adding traction.
 

kidwoo

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The old timey times
My problem with wtb seems to center around how much these damned things weigh. That dhf knockoff weighs 100g more than the dhf in the “light” format. The dhr2 wannabe is 1400g.

the tires I ended up with are around 1200g per side. I didn’t think it would be so noticeable, but if I can get two tires around 900g, that’s over a half a pound of rotating weight. The vigilante front seems okay as a trail tire, but I am unimpressed with the trail boss so far. Maybe if there was more dirt and fewer leaves, or maybe if it were warmer, but if I’m adding weight then I better be adding traction.
wut

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jstuhlman

bagpipe wanker
Dec 3, 2009
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my favorite wtb was the WEIRWOLF. because obviously paws have the bestest tractionzzzz
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and don't forget about everybody's favorite jurassic dinotire! the velociraptorrrrrr!
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iRider

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Apr 5, 2008
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Here just buy these.

they won't kill you

probably





they're made for dirt



See?
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What is the verdict on it? :D
 

kidwoo

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Aug 25, 2003
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The old timey times
26 bux!

 

Sandwich

Pig my fish!
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May 23, 2002
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borcester rhymes
26 bux!

Enjoy your $26 traction!