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perfect tires
I need to find the perfect tire for my conditions. I ride singletrack trails, and street. The singletrack i ride is in Missouri so it's all dirt, which varies in condition, up to a week after it rains it stays a slightly tacky mud type stuff, then the rest of the time it's dry and pretty loose if it's been ridden alot. For instance my tires i have now (Bontrager Earl) do quite well on the street and better on the single track when it's damp, when it's dry they have a tendency to lose lateral grip. I was going down a section of fast downhil singletrack the other day, hit a small jump landed with like 5 feet to go before the turn so i leaned and truend and my front tire and rear tire both slid sideways and i downed it going pretty fast. I don;t want that to happen, that hurts, my right butt cheek is miserable, i landed on a humped section of root when i fell and gave myself a bug deep tissue bruise to my cheek, and it hurts so i want tires that won' do that. And preferably tires 2.4 or bigger.
Now i was looking at Maxxis Minions, any thoughts?
Now i was looking at Maxxis Minions, any thoughts?
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2.4!!!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU NUTS! I HAVE 2.35'S AND IVE NEVER LOST CONTROL DUE TO TIRE SLIPPING OR W/E! But if you want to increase your tire size that much, check your frames and forks tire size capabilities. But, tires that big and heavy may change your control....
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a bigger tire may not be the solution. a better gripping tire is the way to go. I dont know off hand any good street/singletrack tires. I use Panaracer Cinders2.25 and they do VERY well in all conditions but I dont ride streets. a Weirwolf does well on most conditions, rolls fast , and lasts quite a while even on pavement. its not a good cornering tire on sand if you dont lean your bike into the turns but may do well for what you want
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I use Maxxis Highroller 2.5's for everything; Street, Dh, freeride, DJ, you name it. They work great in everything so far, but loose gravel. They suck in loose gravel so much, I feel unsafe when just cruising down my driveway.
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the tires currently on my bike are 2.4, i love the big tires
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Originally Posted by TheTurtle
2.4!!!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU NUTS! I HAVE 2.35'S AND IVE NEVER LOST CONTROL DUE TO TIRE SLIPPING OR W/E!
That and don't use AOL'ese on the forums. Not only does it make you look stupid, it's a great way to get on my bad side, nevermind being against forum guidelines.
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this maybe a dumb question, but i don't know the answer.
my bike came with Alex TD-20 rims and i have kenda 2.35 tires.
If I wanted to get bigger tires will they fit on my rims?
or do i have to get wider rims?
my bike came with Alex TD-20 rims and i have kenda 2.35 tires.
If I wanted to get bigger tires will they fit on my rims?
or do i have to get wider rims?
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Nokian NBX FR 2.3 or if you want a bit smaller tire the XC 2.2 version works as well. It is a great all around tire that works well in deep mud to dry hard packed and all the conditions inbetween.
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Echo the Larsen TT recommendation; fast and grippy, never had a problem with it.
If you really want to grip corners, turn the tire around backwards on the front wheel; just make sure to put it back the right way when ya hit the street
Cheers
If you really want to grip corners, turn the tire around backwards on the front wheel; just make sure to put it back the right way when ya hit the street
Cheers