which tyres for am/xc

lawman

lookin for some new tyres and cant decide between a set of maxxis hihrollers in a 2,35/2,1 combo or schwalbe nobby nics in 2.25. any other suggestions i should look at???

welshkev

maxxis ignitors. i love mine

kangaroo

not tried either of those, but i have tried ingitors, well the (2.35) one i have on the front gives great grip
i used to have a merida trial lite, which is a nobby nic rip off, same tread pattern anyway in the 2.1 but i never felt it gave enough grip

specialized eskars are also tyres i would put on your list, there the same tread pattern as a maxxis ardent but with dual compound so (in theory) better rolling and more grippy

Airienteer

I'd go for a combo of a 2.35 High Roller on the front and a 2.1 Igntior on the back. Works a treat for me on my Commie. I've never changed them for winter or summer and they've even coped with big riding and bike parks in the Alps.

Northwind

I like Nevegals myself, 2.1 front and rear... 2.1 sounds small but they actually size up properly so the 2.1 is almost as big as most Maxxis 2.3s frinstance.

I have a set of 2.35 Nevegals in the garage but I almost never use them, tbh I think people delude themselves a bit on tyre size, for most riding 2.1 is more than enough if you ask me. My 2.1s were good enough for fort william and innerleithen so I do always wonder a bit when I see people out on 2.3s on the local XC loop Fat tyres are nice to have but the tradeoff is weight and drag.

richg1979

2.1 ignitor on back and 2.35 kevlar maxxpro minion dhf on front roll better than high rollers and grip as good if not better.

baba123

continental mountain king 2.2 work a treat around afan yesterday

DamonC

I found the Nevegal 2.35 huge and rolled really slowly.

The Maxxis Larsen TT FR are awesome at a trail centre, not so good in the mud.

Got some Nobby Nics for spring/summer.

Going tubeless this week and will be trying Conti Mountain Kings 2.4 front, 2.2 rear. Will let you know what I think.

BTW the best mud tyre I have tried is Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1.

Airienteer

DamonC wrote:

The Maxxis Larsen TT FR are awesome at a trail centre, not so good in the mud.

They're OK at trail centres, IF it's dry. However I would never put on on he front wheel because it wash out about once a minute. On the back it's OK 'cos you can control the slide.

Anonymous

another vote for specialized eskas, they are big and fat though but still only about 650g and tubeless to boot. plus a pair is under 50 quid last time i looked.

RIKO

High Roller 2.35 super tacky up front 2.25 Ardent on the rear. wicked combo. Had the Eskars as standard couldn't get on with them grip always felt a bit lacking under cornering.

bomberesque

lawman wrote:

lookin for some new tyres and cant decide between a set of maxxis hihrollers in a 2,35/2,1 combo or schwalbe nobby nics in 2.25. any other suggestions i should look at???

both. HR at the back and Nic up front. Wicked combo

gaz047

lawman,
a friend has just got some nobby nics and is made up with them, he says they've a load of grip for a fast/light tyre
might be worth looking at specialized tyres, usually get good reviews and are very well priced?
for enduro/ xc riding i've used continental speedkings (light, fast, pretty cheap, although they will pinch if pressures are too low. unless you go tubeless of course) they come in a 2.1 and 2.3
if i had the chance i'd try the nics
gaz

ExeterSimon

Nevegal/Blue Groove combo. Lovely for riding where I do.

turnercraig

Panaracer Cinder 2.25 front and rear.

Fantastic grip in all conditions and tough as old boots.

ride_whenever

rampages (nevegal clone) are great. Cinders tend to clog too much for muddy conditions.

The best thing is to ask the riders where you ride to see what they've found that works with the local conditions.