tyre type, size and rim advice!

trail jacker

hi all.
my bike has Alex DP17 (disk specific) rims, and i currently run 2.1 tyres (front and rear). since winter in coming, i am planning to but some new tyres for the muddy slush etc. i really need some advice on the following;
firstly i was wondering what the maximum tyre size is that my rims can take...?
secondly, based on that, has anyone got any recommendations on tyres for all conditions, for around £15 a tyre?

thanks all

supersonic

2.3s are realisitically the largest they would take. But a narrower tyre, not wider, is better in the mud.

trail jacker

ok, thanks, any suggestions?

supersonic

If its just mud and sludge, then Trailrakers are a firm favourite. If you go for an allrounder, be prepared for a performance downgrade.

trail jacker

whats the best allrounder that you could recommend? i was planning to buy a high roller for the front...?

supersonic

The all rounders I like are not known for being good in the mud, but I'll list them anyway - Conti Vertical Pros.

trail jacker

ok cheers for your help

trail jacker

are high rollers good all rounders?
i currently run Geax Barro XC Enduro, and theyre pretty good, but the sidewalls are crap

shin0r

High rollers are decent all rounders - though unlikely to be as good as mud-specific tyres when it's really boggy. I have a set of 2.1s which I'll be keeping on all winter.

Wider tyres are worse in the mud - you want to cut through it, not sit on top of it.

tmg

For mud thinner is better, something like a 1.95

will look very thin when you change from a 2.2!!

Mud wise Trailrakers, all round Fire XC Pro's or similar

prophet_1000

A couple of my mates and my father inlaw run trailrakers and swear by them one mate even ran them in the summer,
I ran Fire XC pro for a while and still do on the rear, Not that bad in the wet but at speed when leaning the bike over (Fire road descents etc) the tyre can let go all of a sudden without warning due to the crap side tread construction.
I have a 2.35 High roller supertacky UST on the front and have to say it is the best tyre I have ridden on, Waiting for the rear Fire XC pro to wear out so I can fit a 2.1 Highroller.
Q: How much Super sticky/slidy Mud do you ride through, LOTS,like the entire trail OR like me, the odd patches or sections here and there?
If its the latter then why go for a mud specific tyre?
If its the former then hey knock yourself out with a trailraker.
Panaracer trailraker tyres in do tend to shed thick mud really quickly.

Hope This helps

prophet_1000

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