Better tyre for Enduro's than Ron's/Ralphs?

agg25

Have a 75km Enduro coming up on the weekend and am a bit worried the Rocket Ron's and Racing Ralph's will be a bit thin skinned to survive the distance (I will have spare tubes etc though), especially after finding 3 thorns in it after the last 50km ride.
I do love the lightness of them and don't particularly want to go tubeless for now, any better recommendations?
Or should I just use a thicker tube perhaps than the Schwalbe light XC one I'm using now?

bails87

Put some tubeless sealant in lightweight tubes. It won't stop pinch flats, but thorns should seal fine.

peter413

Maxxis Aspens are meant to be really good as are crossmarks and Ignitors.

Never had any problems with any Maxxis tyres I have used

Northwind

2.1 small block possibly? If your idea is a fast but durable tyre, that's what they are. Not race tyres but not massively heavier and trailbike tough. Maybe not an ideal fit though.

agg25

Hmm, what are the ramifications of putting sealant in your tube? Does it still inflate/deflate like a normal tube? Never used it before, how do you get it inside the tube?

bails87

1. A bit more weight, but puncture resistance.

2. yes

and 3. If you've got valves that you can remove the cores on, do that, and pour it in through the valve, or make a small hole in the tube, stretch it over the 'nozzle' on the sealant bottle, and then patch afterwards.

agg25

Cheers mate, how much do you have to squeeze in each tube?
and does it spread around by itself once you've put the right amount in? Do you go for a quick ride after re-installing or something?