Front and back tyre choices

SupraMel

Hi all,

I am looking for some half decent tyres to replace my crappy Kenda's that came with my bike.
I ride in just about all conditions and I want something that will cut through mud but not wear down too fast on my commute over roads.

My other half went for a Conti Vertical on the front and a Conti Gravity on the back and that does seem quite successful although the Gravity doesn't shed the mud too well. I was thinking of going for the same on the front and a Rubber Queen 2.2 on the back as that looks like it would lose the mud faster and be a bit more comfy too!

What are your thoughts? Am I completely off track for where I ride or is this a good combo? Also are the Conti's going to be much heavier as I'm learning to bunny hop and I don't want to add too much weight on the back if I can help it.

Thanks
Mel

BigJimmyB

Have a quick search, there have been a few threads on this lately.

FWIW - I chose Conti Explorers last week. I run Kenda Small Block 8's when it's drier/harder.

BJB

njee20

Personal preference, pure and simple.

As an all round combo Nobby Nics/Racing Ralphs/one of each would get my nod.

Redhog14

the OH uses Nobby Nics and is happy with them, I use Maxxis High Rollers on my big bouncer and Bont Mud X on the HD. don't use them much on the road so can't comment there and I live in soggy boggy central Scotland so need knobly tyres most of the year.

felix.london

njee20 wrote:

Personal preference, pure and simple.

As an all round combo Nobby Nics/Racing Ralphs/one of each would get my nod.

+1. Did most of last season on this combo with no issues at all (although I'm riding in very dry & loose conditions)

This year I'm gonna give the Conti BC Mountain King II or BC Rubber Queens a go, just for a change

SupraMel

njee20 wrote:

Personal preference, pure and simple.

As an all round combo Nobby Nics/Racing Ralphs/one of each would get my nod.

Thanks for the advice!

This may sound daft but which one on the front and which on the back for these two or does that not matter?

Greer_

Nic on the front as it has more grip, ralph on the back