Yeah, I really like the Intense tires on intermidiate conditions, the ones I have right now dont shed mud very fast (909's). I ran a Maxxis Mobster up front, and it was a good tire, but I think it would be much better in dry stuff....as I think with most Maxxis tires. I think im going to stick with Intense for mud tires, but I want to try out the Kendas for Intermidiate mud/wet roots. The one thing I LOVE about the Intense tires is the insane sidewalls.....so much better than any DH tire ive tried. Running DH tires at 16psi on a course with lots of sharp rocks, and not flatting or denting a rim is amazing.