Kenda Small block 8 1.95 or 2.1

diy

I currently have a set of Kenda SB8 in a 1.95 bought for my older (now destroyed) rims According to Stans flow the min width is 2.0. This is 1.3mm difference - is this going to be a no-no.

I'm running with tubes if that makes a difference and my SB8 are only 1/3rd worn. I really don't want to go and buy a new set on 2.1s and I want as narrow as possible.

any thoughts.

I'm looking for a tyre set up for some extreme enduro in the summer - (100 miles off road, mostly XC, kitty litter and chalk and flint.)

alternatively can anyone recommend alternative XC tyres.

blister pus

Sauserwind controls or s-works, depending on your weight, would fit that bill perfectly. Can be run tubed or less, a 1.8 / 2" width.

in fact. flint. go control for the beefed up casing. only 25g difference than s-works at 520g or so.

diy

Nobody seems to stock the 2.0 version?

blister pus

the specialised tyres are measured small so that sauserwind at 1.8 is the equivalent of a maxxis hr 2.1 - it's 2" width measuring across the fattest part of the tyre (I've measured it).

blister pus

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... yres-33005

http://www.mbr.co.uk/products/tyres/MBR ... 53354.html

reviews there to read. I've got them and rate them as do a few others on here.

Northwind

Kendas measure up accurately so their 1.95 is still bigger than a Mountain King in 2.2 or a Highroller in 2.1. Chances are it'll be fine. Though, worth saying that the bigger small blocks do work better, without being slower- I ran 2.1s and 2.35s and though the 2.35s are heavier they're just about the same speed on the trail, sometimes the bigger ones seemed faster.