Mountain Biking - Looking for a high-pressure slick tire for my spare mtb wheelet

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xfimpg
07-13-10, 07:00 AM
Hi
I have a spare mountain bike wheelset of 26 x 2.1 and am trying to find a slick tire that I can put on. I 've seen some that can take up to 65PSI, but I'm looking for something more in the 100 PSI range (simlar pressure to a road tire).

Does anyone know of any?

Thanks
Mike

commo_soulja
07-13-10, 07:45 AM
Look no further than the Kenda Kwest. I've got a pair on my spare wheelset in 26x1.5 pumped up to 100psi.
xfimpg
07-13-10, 07:51 AM
Look no further than the Kenda Kwest. I've got a pair on my spare wheelset in 26x1.5 pumped up to 100psi.

That's great, thanks. I'll look into those.

cobba
07-13-10, 07:56 AM
I have a spare mountain bike wheelset of 26 x 2.12.1 would be your current tire width, not the rim width.

If your rims aren't too wide: http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20ultra%20gatorskin.shtml (http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20ultra%20gatorskin.shtml)
xfimpg
07-13-10, 08:10 AM
2.1 would be your current tire width, not the rim width.

If your rims aren't too wide: http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20ultra%20gatorskin.shtml (http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/conticycle/ti%20ultra%20gatorskin.shtml)

I double-check my wheelset specs and 1.5" is the minimum width.
Andy_K
07-13-10, 11:51 AM
Kenda Kwest comes in a standard version and a high pressure version. Standard is only spec'd for 65 psi, so be sure you look for the high pressure one.

Schwalbe Marathon is also an option.
xfimpg
07-14-10, 08:26 PM
Thanks everyone for your input. :thumb: