MTB Tyres
04-25-03, 07:10 PM
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MTB Tyres
I know that most MTB tyres nowadays are different front/rear. Does anyone know if there are any good ones out there that front/rear are the same, and therefore, swappable?
Reason why I'm asking this is because it seems like the rear ones always wear faster than the front, and replacement seems to be one at a time, rather than both, and in the long run, it costs more.
Most places give you a discount if you buy two instead of just one.
Reason why I'm asking this is because it seems like the rear ones always wear faster than the front, and replacement seems to be one at a time, rather than both, and in the long run, it costs more.
Most places give you a discount if you buy two instead of just one.
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Xc tires? Width? Sorry I don't know what kind of terrain you have either?...
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Most manufacturers make no specific f/r tires. Just ask the guys at the local shop which ones they recomend or call the company you are ordering from.
Something else to think about, some manufacturers make tires with differant compounds from super soft to extra hard. Maxxis, Tioga and a few others do this. What you can do is run a medium compound up front and a hard compound in the rear.
You can also run a higher tire pressure in the back and lower in front. With this option you could run into handeling problems depending on the terrain you ride.
Something else to think about, some manufacturers make tires with differant compounds from super soft to extra hard. Maxxis, Tioga and a few others do this. What you can do is run a medium compound up front and a hard compound in the rear.
You can also run a higher tire pressure in the back and lower in front. With this option you could run into handeling problems depending on the terrain you ride.
04-25-03, 07:47 PM
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A whole BUNCH of tires are able to be used front and rear. But I find that I get better traction with specific tires.
04-25-03, 07:50 PM
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Yes, XC tyres. But I guess if it makes that much of a difference ... I'm just not sure what's better, that's all. Thinking like a broke student 
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Ah, I hear ya bro. The college lifestyle. I don't see how you're spending more either way. You're going to wear them out at different rates... just replace them as needed. Otherwise you're going to have to choose between braking/climbing traction and steering traction. Not a sacrifice I'd like to make 
