Tyres, seems to make more difference than i honestly expecte

weeksy59
weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
edited October 2009 in MTB general
Thought i'd buy some more treaded winter stuff, i have a Spec standard front on and a Racing Ralph rear in a 2.25 on,

So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....

Bloody hell it does though, not with grip but more with stability and crossing of ruts etc. The 2 i had on really feel far more stable and secure.

These are 2.0 compared to the bigger 2.25 and i think 2.5 i had fitted, but cheap deffo isn't good

The Combo i had is going back on until i have a bit more spare cash on payday

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  • yoohoo999
    yoohoo999 Posts: 940
    tyres probably make more difference to the overall control over your bike than any other component.
  • jayson
    jayson Posts: 4,606
    Halfords currently have 2.4" mountain kings selling for £15.99 which is a good price and they seem very capable so far onmy bike.
    Remedy

    Merida

    Austria 2012
  • Graydawg
    Graydawg Posts: 673
    Those Michelin Country Mud's are CRAP!! I have 2 of them on my bike atm and it has not only made the bike weigh a TON, but it also now has no grip....

    pants!! Just goes to show you buy cheap you buy twice.......... :roll:
    It's been a while...
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    Graydawg wrote:
    Those Michelin Country Mud's are CRAP!! I have 2 of them on my bike atm and it has not only made the bike weigh a TON, but it also now has no grip....

    pants!! Just goes to show you buy cheap you buy twice.......... :roll:


    Looks like it mate yeah.

    Mine are coming back off tonight and being given away to a mate.
    Salsa Spearfish 29er
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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    That tread pattern is the one you see on a fair few mega-budget bikes.
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    I've got no experience of those Michelins, but you can't really compare semi-slicks to mud tyres on the same terrain. They might be awesome in the mud, but big tread can wander around on hard pack stuff.
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  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    weeksy59 wrote:
    So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....

    Bloody hell it does though

    Your only contact with the ground matters, who'd have thought? :wink:
  • Graydawg
    Graydawg Posts: 673
    GHill wrote:
    weeksy59 wrote:
    So thoguht i'd buy a cheap pair, after all, it can't matter....

    Bloody hell it does though

    Your only contact with the ground matters, who'd have thought? :wink:

    Lol - I only had £20 and needed a set of tyres mainly for commuting....... these do the job but are heavy and really crap off road.... almost dangerous in the rain.......

    Save you pennies and buy decent ones.......! I will not advocate Michelin's from here on in.... sadly......
    It's been a while...
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Try them in a swamp, they'll get you through stuff you wouldn't even attempt on your Racing Ralphs... That's a deep mud tyre, narrow and cutting with a shovel grip, but they're never as good on other surfaces for the same reason. Just specialisation in action really...

    Not that I'd recommend them still, there's better mud tyres that work better on hard stuff too.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Try them in a swamp, they'll get you through stuff you wouldn't even attempt on your Racing Ralphs... That's a deep mud tyre, narrow and cutting with a shovel grip, but they're never as good on other surfaces for the same reason. Just specialisation in action really...

    Not that I'd recommend them still, there's better mud tyres that work better on hard stuff too.
    Uncompromising extremist

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