Which downhill or freeride tire is the best in wet sand or just sand (Sea Otter conditions)? 
Which tire should I use?
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i have never had a bad tire expirience in my life. Ive raced in all kinds of conditions with michelins, specialized, kendas, maxxis, I guess the proper tire could shave off a few seconds and you could accelerate better through turns........ but if you look at all the big companies, big DH or freeride tire for wet conditions they will all preform pretty much the same. People will probally disagree with me, but I have expiramented with many different DH tires and they all corner and roll pretty much the same. Honestly unless ur looking for seconds differnce i guess you should research some tires but I wouldnt really worry about it as long as its a tire from a reliable company.
wow there is deffinatly a right tire for every type of condition. but brand is all a matter of prefferance and also some conditions can also make or brake what kind of tire you get. also a tire can add or cut time off a run because of how well it hooks up in the conditions. i dont know exactly what type of tire would be the best but ask some guys on ridemonkey. they will deffinatly know.
2.35 high rollers or maxxis minions dual rear with the second part of the big knobs cut off
my weapon of choice for otter
my weapon of choice for otter
actually my freind tires do make a difference... they roll differently... i guesse in ur alrge expanse of knowledge uve enver come across "rampped bite" tires or tires for muddy conditions? Are you saying a 3 inch gazzi rolls the same as an arrow ramped bite?
I was just wonderin what type of tires I should use for Sea Otter Dh..... 
Sir Happypants said:
haha.... no, the gazzis definately roll differently then any other tire........but notice i said "check out any DH tire for wet condition" this narrows the search down, and yes i do believe tires in this catagory roll the same if they are standard size......not a monster gazzi that weighs 5 pounds
and im not your friend............. just playin
peace
holy crap.Sir Happypants said:
The wider and flatter bottomed tires will do best. just look at dune-buggys.yojimborace said:Which downhill or freeride tire is the best in wet sand or just sand (Sea Otter conditions)?
I have had great success floating on the ashtray sand in the moab area leaving my partners behind with my Maxxis mobster or high roller 2.7's. Run them on the low side of the air pressure (I run 19 or so).
I've never been there, but I saw that Rennie was using Bling Blings on his DH bike. I have run that combo on small DH courses and they rule. They roll super fast and have great side knobs.
Look like im gonna go with maxxis... :evil: