moosetoth
10-22-03, 03:24 PM
I've heard conflicting advice on having tires with different widths. Is it better to go with a wider in front and smaller on the rear, or the opposte? Is there an optimal width difference for XC?
Mountain Biking - Tire Width Difference - Which tire should be wider?
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Maelstrom
10-22-03, 03:30 PM
I used to run bigger rear and small front. A buddy switched them up for me and I roll faster and have MUCH better cornering with the big tire up front. But this is for dh/fr so for xc it might be different.
BAC5.2
10-22-03, 04:32 PM
Big up front, smaller (if not the same size) in the rear.
I (will soon be) running a 2.5" in the rear and a 2.8" in the front. Perfect tire combo for my riding style. I have dual 2.3's right now.
I (will soon be) running a 2.5" in the rear and a 2.8" in the front. Perfect tire combo for my riding style. I have dual 2.3's right now.
Jim311
10-22-03, 05:28 PM
XC - Run the same widths
Freeride - Bigger tire in the front
Personally I'd just run the same width tires on the front and rear even for freeriding and sacrifice a little rolling resistance, but that's me. I like my bike nice and predictable so I usually run the same tread patterns front and rear, and the same widths. Just run whatever feels good and screw anybody else who tells you otherwise. Run what you like.
Freeride - Bigger tire in the front
Personally I'd just run the same width tires on the front and rear even for freeriding and sacrifice a little rolling resistance, but that's me. I like my bike nice and predictable so I usually run the same tread patterns front and rear, and the same widths. Just run whatever feels good and screw anybody else who tells you otherwise. Run what you like.
d_D
10-23-03, 01:05 PM
It's terrain dependant, there is no rule try a few tyres and see what works best where you ride.
Waldo
10-24-03, 10:38 PM
I always go with the same size front and rear (I ride XC in Illinois, no reason to get too fancy). Run the bigger tire in front for improved control. As has been said, tires are almost as personal as saddles.
BigHit-Maniac
10-25-03, 08:55 PM
When I used to ride XC I used to run dual 2.1" Panaracers. I had no problems with traction.
I now run dual 2.7" Maxxis tires. Get awesome traction, and plenty of grip. I've only washed out once, but that was on looser terrain.
Anyway, I'd suggest wider front skinnier rear.
-Matt
I now run dual 2.7" Maxxis tires. Get awesome traction, and plenty of grip. I've only washed out once, but that was on looser terrain.
Anyway, I'd suggest wider front skinnier rear.
-Matt