XC tyre choice Help

Shaun_rob

Hi, im looking for a new set of XC tyres for my Hardtail. I'l be riding the Merida MTB event in Selkirk and doing some other long-ish distance rides. Looking for somehing in a 2.1.
Can anyone recomend a suitable tyre for me? If i've missed out any vital information just let me know!

Thanks

Scubar

Panaracer Fire XC Pro, Panaracer Cinder, Panaracer Fire Sport, Schwalbe Nobby Nic

john74

i second the panaracer fire xc pro 2.1 folding

dvatc_mark

Fire XC pro 2.1s have served me well this year in botm mud and dry. The only issue I habe found with them is the strength of the sidewalls, as they seem to be a bit prone to damge from rocks ect (my back one has developped 3 tears that I've patched up with gaffer tape).

But in terms of grip ect they do a mighty fine job.

gr033y

I've got Panaracer Fire xc pro 1.9's on my hardtail, VERY low rolling resistance and i cant tell the difference grip wise from the 2.1's i had on before.

Bazzowmb

Fire XC Pro's too. Pretty light too (2.1's = 580g).

Don't think they clear mud very well (ref above comment) but then again its not meant to be an out and out winter tyre.

The Spiderman

Schwalbe Nobby Nics.Faster rolling and lighter than the Panaracers.

Nobbyc2

Nobby Nics here too - excellent speed/grip combination. Can be run up front with a Racing Ralph on the rear which speeds things up even more.

ride_whenever

Standard responses, fire xc pro, cinder, razer or nobbly nic with racing ralph.

XC_Jim

I've just ordered a pair of Nobby Nics from a German online retailer. All-in price for the pair = £44!! javascript:emoticon(':lol:')
Laughing

supersonic

Don't rule out the Conti Speedking

Panhandling Prince

What german online retailer was that?

Giant04

Alright mate
dont know if you have bought any tyres yet but if not check the price on these tyres
Item number: 190131234179
I would of posted proper link but not sure how
Rob

streako

My choice of tyre for Selkirk will be Bonty Mud x 2.0 on back, and Bonty ACX on front. Scotland has been pretty wet this year, and if the route goes over moors or fields, then it is bound to be muddy.

gazo

i know its an old post but CRC are selling a pair of nobby nics for 39.99 all in!! i think i'll get me a pair

Red Panda

Giant04 wrote:

Alright mate
dont know if you have bought any tyres yet but if not check the price on these tyres
Item number: 190131234179
I would of posted proper link but not sure how
Rob

You can get Panaracer Fire XC's from Merlin for: £19.95 a pair (Steel Bead), £27.95 a pair (Kevlar OE) and £39.95 a pair for the full Kevlar version. All with free P&P
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/ ... TYRES.html

Discopooh

I've just got some WTB epicwolf, seem very good and a good weight at 480grams. £21 a pair off fleebay

The Spiderman

Schwalbe Nobby Nics on CRC for £40 a pair.Fast,light,grippy and only 500g each.Brilliant tyres.