XC racing in sandy conditions - what tyres please?!

leadshoes

I'm racing for a week soon somewhere which is really sandy. Bit more sand and it'd be a beach type sandy. Lots of sandy tracks, boardwalks going over sand and some woodland with firm singletrack. I've got tubeless rims and would really appreciate some helpful suggestions.

Many thanks

.blitz

I can only comment that Nobby Nics are fairly average in sand. They blow up quite narrow and tend to dig in rather than roll over.

xcmtbkingy

also, just incase you don't know


tyres aren't always the issue its the way you use them that counts for example

Don't be in a low gear such as 1 2 3 4 or 5 change into middle chain ring and try putting it as 4

or 3 possibly dependance on your leg strength this will decrease wheel spin and allow you to move more easily within the sand.

xcmtbkingy

oh, and this also depends on the type of sand

wet sand gears dont particulary matter as much due to more grip but you may still wheel spin

really soft sand - pretty hard to pedal on and this is where tyres come into play aswell as correct gearing.

Tyres do help.

icedmind

go for mud tyres like those 1.5-1.95 with lots of knobs
but it really do depends on what kind of sand and what course it is

willy b

Panaracrer Mudpro 1.8s there very good i find