Tyres?

Steve Legend
Steve Legend Posts: 87
edited May 2009 in MTB general
I want to get some new tyres for the summer, mine are wearing thin. Am currently running Panareacer Fire XC PRO 2.1's and they've been pretty good to be honest...figured some slightly fatter tyres will be better for the (hopefully) dry summer.

Anyhow, the general feeling I get are the Maxxis High Rollers are pretty good but I did have Maxxis Ignitor and hated them, wern't anywhere near as good as the Panaracers.

So, any recommendations? I ride mostly round Surrey, Swinley and when I can Wales...fast Single Trail even up to Black trails to be honest. I need a good tyre and boy are there a lot to choose from.

Any help would be good!
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  • beardytwo
    beardytwo Posts: 174
    Just picked up some speed kings 2.1 foldables last week..After a couple of runs they seem to be pretty good although early days..Roll really fast..very light..saved 100g vs my pana XC pro 1.8's I was running through the winter. If I was buying again think I would go for the 2.3's as they do come up narrow..(look about the same as the panas). Good grip on dry pack and not bad on the loose stuff although if the gravel is deep then a little traction is lost compared with some high rollers I've used. Did find the front seems to be a bit more twitchy but that might be the geometry setup I have being shown up more...Hope this helps..
  • bomberesque
    bomberesque Posts: 1,701
    High rollers are great, my choice for a rear tyre. They are heavy thoguh and only fit the supertacky (they come in different hardnesses) if you know what you want, it is a really draggy compound.

    for a lighter alternative, my choice is Schwalbe Nobby nics in whatever width takes your fancy. I run 2.1s front and rear on my SS and a 2.4 on the front of my geared bike with a High Roller out back.

    Many folks complain about the sidewalls on NNics and there certainly seems to be evidence that if you're riding muddy enough conditions that the void between tyre and frame is filled with goop, they don't last too long. It's pretty muddy where I live (Belgium) and lots of us run these tyres but noone has had this problem, so it possibly depends on what kind of mud (I know sounds like an excuse for late trains, but there you go) Also, NNics are very sensistve to tyre pressure, probably due to the thin sidewalls. They are light as hell though and grip like buggery
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  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    Panareacer Cinders are a good dry slightly fatter trail centre tyre.. Kenda Nevegal I've been impressed with and are pretty under rated. Maxxis ADvantage or go for a combo Nobly Nick FR and Racing ralph rear..or cinder FR Razr RR.
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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    i'd go for the cinders, they are supposed to be a step up from the fire xc's but having not ridden the fire's i cant compare,
    i love the cinders though, great allround grip and fast rolling!
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  • Steve Legend
    Steve Legend Posts: 87
    Thanks a lot guys, good info so far...The Cinders sound good, and are on sale on CR!! Gonna read up some reviews of the others and check out EBay!!
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  • Steve Legend
    Steve Legend Posts: 87
    ...also, why do a lot of people prefer the folding? Is it just because you can carry a spare or for other reasons? Surely the Wire Beads are stronger? Ta!
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  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    folding is lighter kevlar vs steel
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Plus folders are often made better/using better materials, the wire bead OEM spec nevegals frinstance have way less grip than the folders.

    Lots of good tyres out there... I just started using Kenda Small Blocks, they're pretty cool, fast and immensely grippy but not race-tyre fragile.
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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    weight more than anything!
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  • Steve Legend
    Steve Legend Posts: 87
    Cool, thanks guys...
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  • XxxBFGxxX
    XxxBFGxxX Posts: 1,355
    if its not broke dont fix it.

    if ya happy with what ya running just replace them with what ya know. you may by new ones and not like them mate. thenya still have to buy again
  • turnercraig
    turnercraig Posts: 537
    +1 for Cinders.

    I have been using them for about 4 months and normally ride at Coed Y Brenin. They are fairly fast rolling and offer good grip in all conditions. They are lasting really well and are as tough as old boots (no punctures so far, I will probably get one tonight now! :roll: )
  • Steve Legend
    Steve Legend Posts: 87
    XxxBFGxxX wrote:
    if its not broke dont fix it.

    if ya happy with what ya running just replace them with what ya know. you may by new ones and not like them mate. thenya still have to buy again

    Yeah, If I didn't want slightly fatter tyres I would have...only problem is the Fire XC Pro only come in 2.1. I'm now debating either the Cinders or the FireFR...if I get the wire ones I can get em cheap on CRC. So, yeah...sticking with what I know (kinda!).

    I really don't think the weight is an issue with me.
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