Tyre Help...

andyp79

Hi folks.

I am going to need to replace my front tyre shortly so figured I may as well get a new rear while I'm at it. Thing is, when I went to look at tyres I realised I have no idea what I'm after.

My brother recommended Maxxis Cross Mark or Maxxis High Rollers... both seem decent and cheap. However, I'm not sure if they suit my type of riding.

I do mainly XC trails but love to catch air and go a decent speed on the way back down. Are these tyres suited to that ok? Most of the riding will be on reasonable surfaces rather then heavy mud. I think I need an all round tyre, do these fit the bill?

Thanks,

Andy

.blitz

A CrossMark on the rear and a High Roller XC on the front is a fine combination for buff summertime trail centres but not so hot everywhere else.

If you like a bit of aggro, the wider (2.25+) Snakeskin Nobby Nics are fast and pretty much indestructible without being too heavy but they don't last very long and are expensive. Conti Rubber Queens are allegedly in the same category but I've not used them myself.

ride_whenever

rampage, 2.3 up front and 2.1 on the rear.

Run them in opposing directions, so you get drive traction in on the rear and braking/turning traction in the front. A bit heavy but perfect for the riding you describe.

andyp79

Thanks guys.

I'll check those out.

I hadn't actually thought of using different tyres front and rear. Also, is a wider front a better plan than the same width at each end?

.blitz

Pretty much anything will do on the back if you're not riding in too much gloop/rubble. I generally put the worn-out front on the rear and go big/grippy up front.

Airienteer

I actually prefer different tyres front and rear. A 2.35 High Roller on the front is a great choice. A 2.1 Crossmark would be OK on the rear, but I'd check out the Maxxis Ignitor instead. They tend to be cheaper and on all but real hardpack trails peform better.

andyp79

Great help guys. Thanks very much.

Hopefully get sorted with new tyres once I get paid this weekend.

richg1979

2.1 nevegal up front a small block eight on back?