Need a gippy front XC tyre

crusty jim
crusty jim Posts: 173
edited September 2007 in MTB buying advice
Hi, after a bit of advice..

I am currently running these tyres front and rear, on my spesh stumpy fsr XC, with fox talas.. I have spent ages trying to dial in the forks to reduce understeer, but in the current conditions, I just can't get rid of it. I assume that it is down to it's rounded profile and lack of side lugs..

Can anyone reccomend me a grippy front tyre for cutting some fast singletrack without washing out ?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=20411

cheers !

Comments

  • ddoogie
    ddoogie Posts: 4,159
    The Michelins are super sticky but the side knobs tear off incredible easily. Not worth the cash IMO. Look at a set of Maxxis High Roller XC 2.1s.
    S-works Stumpjumper FSR

    I'll see you at the end.

    You'll see me on the floor.
  • Scubar
    Scubar Posts: 453
    Panaracer Fire XC Pros, Panaracer Cinders, Nobby NICs all 3 are excellent XC all condition tyres.
    ___________________________________________________________

    My Marin Hawkhill 2007 - http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1382583/
  • lost-time
    lost-time Posts: 549
    Scubar wrote:
    Panaracer Fire XC Pros...

    I'll 2nd that choice. The tyre has quite a square profile but I prefere that over rounded profiles.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    lost-time wrote:
    Scubar wrote:
    Panaracer Fire XC Pros...

    I'll 2nd that choice. The tyre has quite a square profile but I prefere that over rounded profiles.

    Thirded!
  • Scubar
    Scubar Posts: 453
    Yea ive got them on my trek now, and i also have the Panaracer Fire Sports on my Marin, both excellent all round grip tyres.
    ___________________________________________________________

    My Marin Hawkhill 2007 - http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1382583/
  • crusty jim
    crusty jim Posts: 173
    cheers, will have a look t the LBS I think, rather than ordering online..

    :D
  • L60N
    L60N Posts: 223
    Yea ive got them on my trek now

    Surprise surprise LoL
  • h i r 0
    h i r 0 Posts: 76
    Had my first ride on the Panaracer XC Pros last night and they're excellent.
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Schwalbe Nobby Nic or Continental Explorer Supersonic.
  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Kenda blue groove.
    I run the blue groove front and a nevegal rear (both 2.1) on my on-one 456. Best tyres I've used so far. I hated the FireXC pro's, just didn't find them confidence inspiring at all.
    My Pics !


    Whadda ya mean I dont believe in god?
    I talk to him everyday....
  • shin0r
    shin0r Posts: 555
    Maxxis High Roller 2.1 - seem to do the job well.
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda Posts: 269
    I've had Panaracer Fire XC's and look forward to trying Maxxis High Roller 2.1s for my winter tyres. Yes Fire XCs are good, but whether they're as great as people make out I'm not sure.

Categories