Time for a new tyre

RyanMK43

Hi guys yet another tyre topic sorry :oops:

Im looking at buying a new back tyre now things are starting to get a little bit more wet, im not going to riding through swamps or anythng like that but i feel the smart sams time is up beause as soon as the roots get a little bit damp it slides all over the place. I ride all sorts of terrain from country roads connecting to the fields, woods and so on. so low roll resistance tyre would be great. Im looking at buying either a Maxxis Ardent, Advantage, or High roller. Just wondering what you guys would go for or any other suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mccraque

Bontrager Mud X are a good alround winter tyre...although a pain to fit on some rims
My wife's DT Swiss for example, although they went on very easily to my Ritcheys and also
tubeless with my XT.

Rolling resistence is great for a block tread, they're nice and light but do lack a little volume
(if you need sometihng that is going to withstand drops and rocks)

Maxxis Advantage is a good allrounder. Copes well and clears mud ok but not an out and out
mud tyre.

1mancity2

I hated the mud X felt it moving all over the place, probably down to my riding style.

I use a 2.35 High Roller 60a Maxpro on the rear now, not bad rolling and great grip.

jacksonrj

I have the high rollers and they are good but not so sure about running them on the road. My bro in law has just swapped his Advantages for Kenda Nevegals as the Advantages were poor in in the wet/mud. I also have the Kenda's and really rate them as an all round tyre.

davewalsh

I run an Ardent on the rear in summer, it's great in the dry / damp but once things get wet and muddy it slides all over the place, therefore I'd reccommend you don't use an Ardent. I've swapped mine for a Spesh Storm Control as I could get a pair for the same price as 1 Mud X, which was my first choice, but haven't been out on it yet so can't comment. Out of the 3 you've mentioned, I'd go for the High Roller.

widge34

I have High Rollers and they are great tyres for spring, summer and some of the Autumn, but now that the prolonged wetter weather is here they are not as good, especially when in comes to mud, they do not shed it very well. I have now changed to Panaracer trailrakers. So much better in the wet.

RyanMK43

Thanks for the replies guys. has any one had any experience with the high rollers on roads?

rockmonkeysc

High Rollers are ok on the road but not great in mud, nothing ever will be though. You need big open tread for mud & small tight tread on the road. High Rollers or Nobby Nics are probably a reasonable compromise

rocketman76

Any love for the Continental Mountain KIng? The wired version are on offer for £10. And would you go same width on front and rear, or would you favour wider on front for grip through corners?

rockmonkeysc

Mountain Kings are aweful. I have got a set on my old hardtail. Useless & punch flat very easily, 8 in one ride is my record!

RyanMK43

RockmonkeySC wrote:

High Rollers are ok on the road but not great in mud, nothing ever will be though. You need big open tread for mud & small tight tread on the road. High Rollers or Nobby Nics are probably a reasonable compromise

My brother is running a set of Nobby Nics on his saracen zen 3 he really rates them actually so they could be a possibility. Im not exspecting wonders on the road to be honest at least it should help with fitness what compound would you go for. maxxpro 60a or the 70a? Obviously the 70a will be more hard wearing but the 60 will offer more grip