Ditto, they do wear fast though. I run the ust version and often run them under 30 PSI. You pay a speed penalty on fireroads but on the trail they hold on where higher pressures would washout. Probaly the most sticky xc tire I have had.jacksonpt said:yea, depends on the conditions and the terrain, but I generally ride Conti Verticals.
Those particular ones are mine, and are not UST, just Kevlar bead. They are available in UST though. I think they retail for around $40.Mtb_Rob_FL said:Those Kenda Karma's dont look too bad for the rear. Are they UST? How much can you usually find them for?
Fire XC Pro here too. The outstanding traction is helped by the multi-height knobs and the side knobs really help when cornering.HenryTheHammer said:Panaracer Fire XC Pro.
Love the Kevlar bead, can roll the tires off and on without tools. Makes for quick field repairs. High knobs for outstanding traction, nice spacing for shedding the mud, light weight.
Try the new Panaracer Cinder 2.1 and 1.95 tires. I like them even more than the Fire XC. The Cinder's compound is better on rocks and roots, and still wears at a pretty slow rate.pixelninja said:Fire XC Pro here too. The outstanding traction is helped by the multi-height knobs and the side knobs really help when cornering.
Correct me if I'm wrong BMXman as I don't have the issue any longer, but weren't all those tires tested out west? Just keep that in mind if you ride in conditions that are dramatically different.BMXman said:Hey MBA had a pretty good tire comparison test in the Sept. '04 issue...it was over 40 tires...see if you can get ahold of a copy. Usually I don't put much stock in their reviews but this reveiw was pretty well written....D
EDIT: Found the issue...here's the top 10:
1. Kenda Nevegal Lt
2. Specialized Roll X pro
3. Ritchey ZED Race WCS
4. Hutchinson Spider tubeless
5. Continental Survival Protection
6. Maxxis Ranchero
7. Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless Light
8. Continental Vapor Protection
9. Maxxis Mobster
10. WTB Weirwolf Race
I agree, it seemed pretty comprehensive, however I found a few inconsistencies within that review. There were a few lightweight, low knob, tires(ala Karma DTC and Python) that recieved lower pedal efficiency ratings than the Nevegal I mean, seriously.....BMXman said:Hey MBA had a pretty good tire comparison test in the Sept. '04 issue...it was over 40 tires...see if you can get ahold of a copy. Usually I don't put much stock in their reviews but this reveiw was pretty well written....D
EDIT: Found the issue...here's the top 10:
1. Kenda Nevegal Lt
2. Specialized Roll X pro
3. Ritchey ZED Race WCS
4. Hutchinson Spider tubeless
5. Continental Survival Protection
6. Maxxis Ranchero
7. Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless Light
8. Continental Vapor Protection
9. Maxxis Mobster
10. WTB Weirwolf Race
I may give those a try when my Fire's wear out. Or the Panaracer Cinders. Or I'll just stick with the Fires. We'll see what's on sale when I need new tires.AustinM said:roll-x are great, wet or dry, a lighter, better panaracer firepro (don't last as long though)
That's the nice thing about tires nowadays - doesn't seem to matter what you like, they all seem to always be on sale somewhere.pixelninja said:I may give those a try when my Fire's wear out. Or the Panaracer Cinders. Or I'll just stick with the Fires. We'll see what's on sale when I need new tires.
Maxxis Minion DH. Very $$$. and Heavy!!HOOWAH said:I'm sort of going to try to hijack this thread.
I've noticed that almost everyone in this thread is insisting on a different good xc tire, which suggests that there are a lot of tires out there that are just that. Now, almost certainly there are tires out there that are bad and are a waste of $.
Maybe the question should be:
What's NOT the best XC tire?
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For loose rocky conditions, I will never again run the Panaracer Smoke/Dart combination or Maxxis Larson TT's.HOOWAH said:Maybe the question should be:
What's NOT the best XC tire?