New Tire Questions
03-19-06, 09:42 PM
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New Tire Questions
I need to buy new tires for my 2004 Specialized Rockhopper. The original tires are 26x2.00's. Is it possible for me to go with a wider tire on this bike? Advantages/Disadvantages? I have read stuff about going with a wider tire up front? I am new to mountain bike tire selection, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
03-19-06, 09:49 PM
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Sorry, I guess that detail would help... I ride a little bit of everything, with the exception of pavement.
Also, I am a big guy, 6'1" 220lbs, if that matters.
Also, I am a big guy, 6'1" 220lbs, if that matters.
03-20-06, 07:28 PM
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Hmm so more like an all rounder? I would look at the Maxxis Highroller, 2.35" at the front and 2.1" at the rear and the Kenda Nevegal 2.35" front and 2.1" rear DTC version. The DTC version will last much longer then the stick-e version especailly if you are going to ride on pavement. The Continental Vertical Pro 2.3 is also something to look at.
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Originally Posted by sS-bEn
Kenda Nevegal 2.35" front and 2.1" rear DTC version.
03-20-06, 07:34 PM
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i say this to all of the people that ask tire questions. the best place to ask about tires is at your lbs. go in there and say the place you ride and they will be able to give you a tire that has worked the best for them.
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You could run much larger tires in the front and rear. They feel much better, roll over rocks and objects better, but weight a little more. I hardly notice the difference in weight.
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Originally Posted by Jason222
You could run much larger tires in the front and rear. They feel much better, roll over rocks and objects better, but weight a little more. I hardly notice the difference in weight.
If you have discs, you can put as wide a tire as you want in there.
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