killerasp
10-21-02, 10:14 PM
my current tires are very inaddequte and i almost got killed using them on a trail. Anyone got any good tire options that they can recommend?
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Maelstrom
10-21-02, 10:19 PM
What kind of terrain? What kind of bike? How big can you go on front and back? I love FAT tires for control. I have enough power to push a big with big tires so I don't mind the extra weight.
Are you having a hard time climbing with tire slippage? Does your front tire slide out from underneath you when turning?
Sorry for so many question but they really do matter :)
Are you having a hard time climbing with tire slippage? Does your front tire slide out from underneath you when turning?
Sorry for so many question but they really do matter :)
killerasp
10-21-02, 10:22 PM
i think its 26x2.0
My rear tire slips like crazy when its all muddy and my front tire slips like a fat man with baby oil all over him. i lose control easily b/c the tire slips on its side and i roll over to the side. this was easily the cause of my 6 falls this weekend
My rear tire slips like crazy when its all muddy and my front tire slips like a fat man with baby oil all over him. i lose control easily b/c the tire slips on its side and i roll over to the side. this was easily the cause of my 6 falls this weekend
Maelstrom
10-21-02, 10:32 PM
Go fatter :)...My minimum width on a tire now is 2.3. Fat enough to add tonnes of grip but small enough to still get good speed.
Maxxis high roller is a good tire. Comes in 1.9 to 2.35.
I have heard panaracer is good but haven't found anyone who sells them here.
Tioga 2.1 dh. Cheap and decent. Will wear quickly but has tonnes of grip. Pretty light as wel
I love the look of the WTB'sl. http://www.wtb.com/products/2002/products_tires_extreme.cfm#Mutanoraptor
Anyways there is tonnes of choice. If you live in a muddy area look for mud specific tires. Otherwise good allround tires are good. :)
Maxxis high roller is a good tire. Comes in 1.9 to 2.35.
I have heard panaracer is good but haven't found anyone who sells them here.
Tioga 2.1 dh. Cheap and decent. Will wear quickly but has tonnes of grip. Pretty light as wel
I love the look of the WTB'sl. http://www.wtb.com/products/2002/products_tires_extreme.cfm#Mutanoraptor
Anyways there is tonnes of choice. If you live in a muddy area look for mud specific tires. Otherwise good allround tires are good. :)
killerasp
10-21-02, 10:38 PM
Dont i need a special rim that can support up to 2.0 or more?
Maelstrom
10-21-02, 11:35 PM
No...you can get doublewides but regular rims are fine.
sscyco
10-22-02, 09:36 AM
Originally posted by killerasp
Dont i need a special rim that can support up to 2.0 or more?
Nope, just make sure it's not too big for your frame/fork.
Dont i need a special rim that can support up to 2.0 or more?
Nope, just make sure it's not too big for your frame/fork.
Rotifer
10-22-02, 09:46 AM
Tire pressure can also make a big difference, what type of tire do you currently have?
Maelstrom
10-22-02, 04:25 PM
Thats true. With mountain biking you don't want to run a maxxe out tire. I currently run 35 to 40 psi. And that is high for some situations I encounter
Bike Collector
10-22-02, 08:13 PM
I've been running 1.95's for the last 3 years. (Had the need for speed.) Made the switch to the 2.1's mid summer and LOVE the traction difference.
fubar5
10-23-02, 04:27 AM
How old are your old tyres? Tyres in general are only good for about a year. So it may not be the width, but old tyres. But 2.1's are nice.
killerasp
10-23-02, 07:01 AM
Dont laught, my front is the same tire that came with the bike. SO that would be 8 years. i just changed my rear last month.