Anyone Running Kenda Small Block 8 Tyres?

northtrack

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

amt27

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

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

Kenda sizes are usually pretty accurate, they seem to be the only tyre company to actually own a ruler.

northtrack

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

BlackSpur

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!

northtrack

nice one chaps (thanks amt27 for the photos)

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

Out of interest what terrain do they suit?

TheKrikkitWars

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

TheKrikkitWars wrote:

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

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!