Anyone Running Kenda Small Block 8 Tyres?

northtrack
northtrack Posts: 77
edited May 2009 in MTB general
I'm looking to fit some Kenda Small Block 8 Tyres to my 2009 Rockhopper Pro, however I'm having trouble choosing a size, the stock ones i have on at are 26x2.0 and I'm wondering if to go for 1.95's or 2.10.

I've been reading up and some people say the 1.95 looks more like a 2.10, but I cannot find any photos on the internet to see the difference, not only that I'm worried that the 2.10 might be too big and ending up looking like 2.35's :/

Has anyone got both the sizes who can post a photo.

Thanks

Pete

Comments

  • amt27
    amt27 Posts: 320
    I am running some 2.1s, they are about the same as a 2.1 Specialized tyre, possibly the widest 2.1 you can get.
  • northtrack
    northtrack Posts: 77
    amt27 wrote:
    I am running some 2.1s, they are about the same as a 2.1 Specialized tyre, possibly the widest 2.1 you can get.

    Cheers for reply mate, any chance of showing an image of your from tyre with shock clearance?

    Thanks
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Kenda sizes are usually pretty accurate, they seem to be the only tyre company to actually own a ruler.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • northtrack
    northtrack Posts: 77
    would anyone happen to know if i go for the 2.10 there will be enough clearance with them fitted to rockhopper pro 2009 with Rockshox Rebel SL shocks?

    I'm worried that the 1.95's will be too thin,
  • amt27
    amt27 Posts: 320
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  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    I'm running 2.1s, they are chunky compared to say Maxxis or COnti but I think you'll be absolutely fine on the 'hopper! :wink:
    "Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs
  • northtrack
    northtrack Posts: 77
    nice one chaps (thanks amt27 for the photos) :D

    Just gone ahead and ordered a pair now, if anyone wants to see what they look like when fitted give me a shout :)

    Ta
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Out of interest what terrain do they suit?
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • passout wrote:
    Out of interest what terrain do they suit?

    Close packed tread, low-medium knob height, slightly rounded profile; I'm going to guess hardpack and dry-loose
  • amt27
    amt27 Posts: 320
    passout wrote:
    I'm going to guess hardpack and dry-loose

    yes, I'm using them on the SDW a lot, but wouldn't want to push them when cornering,

    they are fast rolling, helped to knock 10 mins off my 30 mile route compared to a 2.1 maxxis high roller,

    and they are very quiet,
  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    passout wrote:
    Out of interest what terrain do they suit?

    Work well on rocky terrain stuff - best at well drained trail centres. Cope admirably with mud, however, given their design - did the Viking Challenge route in winter once (stupid amounts of mud!) with them and was very surprised!
    "Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs