Originally Posted by
T3hk1w1
I need something that won't slip on climbs. It's for mixed use, mostly singletrack with some rocks and a little mud, some minor downhills.
You might have issues with how you are distributing your weight when you climb. You can have an awesome tire on the back, but if you have your weight too far forward towards the front wheel it will spin out.
Next time it happens to you ride back down the hill and try the same climb with more weight on the back tire.
You can also try letting a little air out of the back tire for better traction depending what pressure you are running.
If none of that helps get some new rubber, but I'd stick with XC tires not DH tires for your kind of riding. If you really want fat rubber try some Panaracer Rampage 2.35" tires - they are not DH treads and will be faster. Check your frame though - not many XC bikes have room for wide rubber like that.