Mountain Biking - which is better

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TotalKos
10-17-03, 05:40 PM
I remember hearing that the Panaracer Fire XC Pro is better for one wheel. The problem is I can't remember if it is suppose to be better for the front or the rear. This is a f/r tire so it can be used on either. Could someone or everyone please tell me where this tire excells, front or rear? thanks

BAC5.2
10-17-03, 05:42 PM
Try it.

It works well at either end. I'd run it up front and run a Michelin Comp 24.1 (2.5 for me, maybe 2.1 for you) on the rear.
montlake_mtbkr
10-17-03, 05:51 PM
I have it on front and back. the grip in the rear is decent but could be better.

TotalKos
10-21-03, 10:18 AM
Thanks. I have tried them on both. So far it feels that the front is a little better. Like you said montlake_mtbkr the grip could be a little better in the rear, I've noticed it a couple of times. thanks
PeterG1185
10-21-03, 03:08 PM
i run the Panaracer Fire XC on the rear. On the front it breaks away at odd times, but in my expereience is a pretty good rear tire