which winter tyres?

Matt RH

hi there, been reading the forums for a while and have just bought a 2010 rockhopper SL COMP, been hittin the local tracks and routes and enjoying it.
However went out last night after the heavy rain and the standard tyres struggled with grip.

i know it will be largel personal preference but what set of tyres should i get for the muddy months? i dont ride on the road at all so an all offroad tyre would be great, and some of the climbs are steep, muddy and rocky so need some good grip.

chainreaction have a sale on but its hard to choose one from another apart from the price, i want them cheap as possible but dont wanna be running sub-standard tyres. a friend recommended 25 quid per tyre as a good starting point. saying that chainreaction have some good sales on right now.

also what width should i get?

thanks in advance

matt

mattbibbings

I've read good things about Specialized Storm Control Pros in the slime and goo.

I think I will be giving them a try on my Single Speed rat-bike project.

*AL*

Another vote for the Spesh Storms, excellent for the depths of winter, Sauserwinds get a vote too.

benpinnick

Bontrager Mud x work well in the wet stuff and are surprisingly good in the dry too.

Richard-Dublin

Maxxis Ignitors!

Northwind

Mud X. Though they're not large volume... A Mud X rear and the front of your choice will work well though. I downsize my front nevegal to a 2.1 stick-e because big tyres are draggier in mud and snow and also tend to "float" over the wet stuff instead of digging in.

Personally I've got a bit of a rule which is, if I can't ride through a section with regular tyres on, it probably shouldn't be ridden full stop, to prevent damaging it. But that's practical up here, it's not practical everywhere where there's less right to roam and less choice.

nick1962

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... e3ca6663ff

Onza Porcupine tyres for me

Mr Wu

Maxxis Swampthings.

Super tacky on the front

Pro on the back.

BOYDIE

MUd X or Storms I have used both,

*Mud X better corner grip but smaller air volume can feel harsh over frozen hardpack.
*Storm better straight line speed, rear tends to flare slightly but then bites hard,bigger air volume more comfort.(only slightly)
*Both climb well,with the Mud X probably edging the storm for out of the saddle mashing.

I find that both wear fast on the tarmac,but not so fat that you could not get a full winter out of them,I still have last years storms in the shed which are going to replace the captains for the Autumn and winter.

Both are good tires I tend to lean more towards the Storm,but that's my personal choice,my m8 Deek like's the maxxis swamp thing in a 2.1 and some times uses a medusa on the front,again his choice.

Remember your riding style may suit certain tire traits,its a personal thing and usually starts a heated debate.

Hope this helps.

Ryan

floosy

mud-x 2.0inch front and back

tsenior

How are the storms (and other suggestions) over slippy roots?

i need something to squeeze a few extra % of grip on the rear to get over uphill rooty sections on my training loop as theres a section (which i call "the root of all evil" ) which i cant carry any speed into and i've never made it up despite riding it several times a week, just need to be able to put a bit more power down at the back without the wheel slipping.

currently running fire XC pro front and rear.

Matt RH

thanks guys, i knew alot would be personal preference buy seemingly the same recommendations keep coming up which narrows down my search.

spongtastic

Storms. Get the controls rather than the s-works.

Mud X cost more, wear quicker.

jayson

Im surprised no-one has mentioned panny trail rakers yet, excellent wet weather winter tires that just dig in and find grip from seemingly nowhere.

BOYDIE

Most tires are going to slip on wet roots,its the angle you hit them at,hit them square on and you will be ok........most of the time. The Storms are ok on roots softer compound 65 and 55 on shoulders.