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derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

Ok folks, what is your current brand/model of tire that you run? Do you have a favorite brand/model? What brand/model do you stay away from, or have had bad experiences with?

I have run Tioga (forgot the model) and they were ok, but wore quickly. Since then, I have run IRC Kujos & Missles which are virtually bullet-proof, but heavy, so I switched to IRC Trailbears (on sale from $40 for $15 a pop) last year, I saved about 1-2 lbs, and no pinch flats yet. I love the tires, they can take all the abuse that I dish out so far. I just can't seem to justify paying 50-60 a tire for another tire that wears out quickly, and might not handle that much better.

eddy1911 · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Syracuse, Utah

I'm running Kenda Nevegal DTC 2.3 sized tires. They have done me quite well. I like the way they hook up on the trail.

Eddy

derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

eddy1911 wrote: I'm running Kenda Nevegal DTC 2.3 sized tires. They have done me quite well. I like the way they hook up on the trail.

Eddy

Oh, I forgot to state. I used to run 2.35 front and rear, then 2.35 front and 2.25 rear, now it is all 2.25 front and rear.

Do you have 2.3 front and rear? My buddy has Kenda Blue Groove tires and he loves them, but his only complaint is that they are wearing a little fast.

JamisJockey · Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 1023 Location: Woodbridge, VA

Ritchey Excavader 1.9's. Like sand paddles for a bike.....I love 'em, except they are wire beads...quite a bitch to change a flat.
:frustrated:

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7057 Location: The Interwebs

I am running some maxxis tires front and rear at the moment. A Mofo XC on the rear and an Instinct on the front. I really like these tires and the tread design is what I have been running for years. I use to get a panaracer dart for the front and a smoke on the rear. The tread is really similar on these to the maxxis that I am running now. I need a new set soon, my back is getting bald quick.

derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

accadacca wrote: I am running some maxxis tires front and rear at the moment. A Mofo XC on the rear and an Instinct on the front. I really like these tires and the tread design is what I have been running for years. I use to get a panaracer dart for the front and a smoke on the rear. The tread is really similar on these to the maxxis that I am running now. I need a new set soon, my back is getting bald quick.

What size are you running now on the Maxxis? What did you think of the Panaracer's? If they made them wider, I was gonna try a pair.

fourtycal · Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 826 Location: Midvale

Continental Diesel 2.5". When I switched to "Stans no tubes" I had to get a tire with a stiffer sidewall. These are industrial strength! they just don't weart out! :ride:

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7057 Location: The Interwebs

derstuka wrote: accadacca wrote: I am running some maxxis tires front and rear at the moment. A Mofo XC on the rear and an Instinct on the front. I really like these tires and the tread design is what I have been running for years. I use to get a panaracer dart for the front and a smoke on the rear. The tread is really similar on these to the maxxis that I am running now. I need a new set soon, my back is getting bald quick.

What size are you running now on the Maxxis? What did you think of the Panaracer's? If they made them wider, I was gonna try a pair.
I have not gone too wide yet. I guess I am old school. When I pick up my new bike I am sure it will have some wide ones. It seems that everyone is going wide now days. Does size really matter? :lol8: I have a 2.1 on the front and 1.95 on the back. I love the Panaracer's! I used them for several years and I would still use them. I got a deal on the maxxis set and I really like their product line. I have a set of maxxis worm drive tires on another set of rims that I use on the road.

JamisJockey · Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 1023 Location: Woodbridge, VA

I've never figured out the tire width thing. I imagine a wider tire is for traction and comfort? I guess its the road geek in me....smaller lighter tires mean less rolling resistance and rotational weight means faster acceleration and climbing speed.

derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

accadacca wrote: I have not gone too wide yet. I guess I am old school. When I pick up my new bike I am sure it will have some wide ones. It seems that everyone is going wide now days. Does size really matter? :lol8: I have a 2.1 on the front and 1.95 on the back. I love the Panaracer's! I used them for several years and I would still use them. I got a deal on the maxxis set and I really like their product line. I have a set of maxxis worm drive tires on another set of rims that I use on the road.

Well, going wider really is a personal preference, and depends on the types of riding that you do, as well as the conditions that you are riding in. I went smaller that I used to, but that is because I wanted to shed some weight and I was tired of pushing a 2.35 up a hill. I just like the reassurance that a wider tire gives me, by rolling much easier over logs, rocks, roots, ruts, etc...not to mention it gives me more control if I am bombing a hill. Wider is better for bombing a hill, freeriding, downhilling, and instills more confidence, as well as taking more abuse, and narrower tires are better for speed and weight.

eddy1911 · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Syracuse, Utah

I'm running the 2.3's front and rear with the kevlar bead. Sure makes changing tubes easier. I'm curious how the different sized tires feel when riding them. What does a 1.95 tire feel like after riding a 2.3?

Eddy

derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

eddy1911 wrote: I'm running the 2.3's front and rear with the kevlar bead. Sure makes changing tubes easier. I'm curious how the different sized tires feel when riding them. What does a 1.95 tire feel like after riding a 2.3?

Eddy

To me, when I ride on a trail on a friend's bike with much narrower tires, I am more reluctant to tackle certain obstacles, or at the very least I slow down some because I don't feel as confident going downhills as with my 2.25's. Climbing on a narrower tire is sweet though. I betcha that you would LOVE the feel of pushin' a 1.95 up as hill as opposed to your 2.3! Lots less weight and rolling resistance.

crazy horse · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:04 am Post subject:

I run 2.4 WTB Moto Raptors both front and rear. I love the way the big tires hook up in loose stuff and how well they grip around the corners. Riding on bikes with smaller tires is just scary to me, i lean and the tires feel like they are going to slip right out from under me.

derstuka · Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1275 Location: San Diego, CA

crazy horse wrote: I run 2.4 WTB Moto Raptors both front and rear. I love the way the big tires hook up in loose stuff and how well they grip around the corners. Riding on bikes with smaller tires is just scary to me, i lean and the tires feel like they are going to slip right out from under me.

I feel the same way when riding narrower tires; however, I as I stated previously, it is a hell of a lot easier to push narrower tire up a hill.

live2ride · Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 1069 Location: Riding my bike

Thanks for the thread!! I am heading out the door right now to go and pick me up some tires!! We will see what one's I end up with by the time I check them out!! :five: