summer rubber???

timmo1978
timmo1978 Posts: 43
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
looking for any suggestions for some tyres suitable for really hardpack ground in our local pines. at the mo running a crossmark on front and a hutcinson python on the rear but still not great!!! looking at the race kings....any ideas!!! :?:
scott spark 10..

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  • johnsav
    johnsav Posts: 775
    I find Racing Ralphs fast and very grippy
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    SB8s? Furious Fred?
  • timmo1978
    timmo1978 Posts: 43
    yeh ive got a set of ralphs but id like sumthin with bit less tread to be honest, wot are the freds like, n not heard of sb8s???
    scott spark 10..
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Kenda Small Block 8s. Fast with tightly-packed tread. Not actually that bad in damp-ish conditions either.

    Furious Freds - imagine a 400g version of your CrossMark with a shallower tread pattern and not much at all in the centre. Fast as but fragile.
  • timmo1978
    timmo1978 Posts: 43
    ah i get it now i had them on my old giant....didnt really like the look of them but mite dabble again do u no if they do a ust version??
    the freds sound fast but could do without punctures...
    scott spark 10..
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    timmo1978 wrote:
    do u no if they do a ust version??
    yup http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... mall+Block
  • timmo1978
    timmo1978 Posts: 43
    nice one pal thanks alot......
    scott spark 10..
  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    +1 for small blocks, maxxis ardent is another to consider if you want a bit more grip without too much more drag.
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.

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