New tyres needed for C456
Darryl_1983
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Been using Small block 8's for a while now, but there about wore out now, actually using a set of WTB Raijin Race Tyre on my off road wheels, and the small blocks to commute on (previously just used the small black 8's to do both on in the summer)
Looking for a set of tires for ridding my local trails (mainly sherwood pines, but also Cannock Chase) Peak District route, the CRC marathons, etc. So a bit of everything but nothing extreme.
On the list at the minute is Conti Mountain King II (Front) and X-King (Back) both black chili. Nobby Nics (either front or back of with a Racing Ralph back), Or maybe a set of Fat Alberts.
Not sure on which compound would be best with the Schwalbe, PaceStar or TrailStar both seem to be about the same price.
There to go on a Carbon 456 (quite new), I'll also probably go for quite a wide tire, maybe 2.4 front, 2.2/2.25 rear. I'm also fairly heavy compared to alot of riders at around 14.5-15 stone, tend to run higher pressurestoo, not sure if this is due to slightly heavy weight of myself or just a mental preference.
Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. Seems whenever i make a decision on which tyres i want i read another bad review that puts me off. Guess i just need to know the benefits of each tyre and combo for the type of riding i'll be doing.
Looking for a set of tires for ridding my local trails (mainly sherwood pines, but also Cannock Chase) Peak District route, the CRC marathons, etc. So a bit of everything but nothing extreme.
On the list at the minute is Conti Mountain King II (Front) and X-King (Back) both black chili. Nobby Nics (either front or back of with a Racing Ralph back), Or maybe a set of Fat Alberts.
Not sure on which compound would be best with the Schwalbe, PaceStar or TrailStar both seem to be about the same price.
There to go on a Carbon 456 (quite new), I'll also probably go for quite a wide tire, maybe 2.4 front, 2.2/2.25 rear. I'm also fairly heavy compared to alot of riders at around 14.5-15 stone, tend to run higher pressurestoo, not sure if this is due to slightly heavy weight of myself or just a mental preference.
Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. Seems whenever i make a decision on which tyres i want i read another bad review that puts me off. Guess i just need to know the benefits of each tyre and combo for the type of riding i'll be doing.
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I've got 2.25" Nobby Nics on my C456, which I like, and with a bit of tweaking have (I think) addressed the issue of them suddenly snapping away from me under hard cornering. I can't remember what compound these are though.
"As I said last time, it won't happen again."
Simon