new tyres, NEED HELP

Nelson56
Nelson56 Posts: 79
edited July 2012 in MTB buying advice
hi people not been on in a while been riding some local trails and my tyres are now getting really bald and wanting new ones, im thinking about getting Muddy Mary ( http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires ... muddy_mary )
my friend has them but im not sure if they are good or not. Need help.
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  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    Is the question are they good, or good for a price?
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  • Nelson56
    Nelson56 Posts: 79
    both really
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    what are you going to put them on?
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  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    What are you planning on riding?
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  • Nelson56
    Nelson56 Posts: 79
    nicklouse wrote:
    what are you going to put them on?

    specialized hardrock disc 2012
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  • Nelson56
    Nelson56 Posts: 79
    ilovedirt wrote:
    What are you planning on riding?

    eh its like mud, tree roots, and rocks
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2012
    Muddy Marys are most excellent but with all due respect probably not the best choice for your Hardrock. Mary's aren't mud tyres as such they are like a more modern version of a Maxxis Minion

    The 2.5 Vertstars grip all the time, everywhere, but you won't be going anywhere fast unless it's downhill. They are draggy as hell on the flat and your Hardrock will wonder WTF is going on with +2kg of tyres. The Trailstar folders are noticeably lighter but they are still aimed at maximum gnar-tech when you stop pedalling your bike will stop. Schwalbe's Big Bettys are similar and intended for dry, rocky terrain but personally I find the Vertstars so grippy they work well on pretty much everything wet/dry/loose/hardpack it makes no difference.

    Alternatively, the bigger Nobby Nics are pretty good the 2.4 Snakeskin is tough and grippy but rolls quite well for a tyre of its size and it's not too heavy. High Roller 2 is not too shabby either it works well with a CrossMark on the back or your could go for folding 60a Minions they are lightish at 800g or thereabouts and roll well for aggressive tyres but again perhaps slightly OTT for a Hardrock.

    If you are willing to sacrifice some grip for speed have a look at Maxxis Advantage/Ardent
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    as above totally the wrong tyre.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Nelson56
    Nelson56 Posts: 79
    .blitz wrote:
    Muddy Marys are most excellent but with all due respect probably not the best choice for your Hardrock. Mary's aren't mud tyres as such they are like a more modern version of a Maxxis Minion

    The 2.5 Vertstars grip all the time, everywhere, but you won't be going anywhere fast unless it's downhill. They are draggy as hell on the flat and your Hardrock will wonder WTF is going on with +2kg of tyres. The Trailstar folders are noticeably lighter but they are still aimed at maximum gnar-tech when you stop pedalling your bike will stop. Schwalbe's Big Bettys are similar and intended for dry, rocky terrain but personally I find the Vertstars so grippy they work well on pretty much everything wet/dry/loose/hardpack it makes no difference.

    Alternatively, the bigger Nobby Nics are pretty good the 2.4 Snakeskin is tough and grippy but rolls quite well for a tyre of its size and it's not too heavy. High Roller 2 is not too shabby either it works well with a CrossMark on the back or your could go for folding 60a Minions they are lightish at 800g or thereabouts and roll well for aggressive tyres but again perhaps slightly OTT for a Hardrock.

    If you are willing to sacrifice some grip for speed have a look at Maxxis Advantage/Ardent

    thanks i think im going to get the maxxis Ardent 3C DH Tyre http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... 3C_DH_Tyre
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Great tyres but again the 3C wire bead is a bit of an animal you will definitely notice 2 x 1.2 kg of tyre on your Hardrock it will feel like it's nailed to the ground. 2.4 Ardents are massive the 2.6 is like :shock:

    The 2.25 60a folders are almost-but-not-quite-as-grippy for trail riding and quite a bit faster http://www.nextdaytyres.com/tyres/Maxxis/Ardent.aspx
    Only 650g or so. The EXO is tougher but heavier.

    Advantages are a bit better than Ardents in rubble and loose stuff and only fractionally slower rolling on hardpack
    http://www.nextdaytyres.com/Tyres/Maxxis/Advantage.aspx
    Again the 2.25 60a folder is trail-tastic - tough, grippy, not draggy.
  • Nelson56
    Nelson56 Posts: 79
    .blitz wrote:
    Great tyres but again the 3C wire bead is a bit of an animal you will definitely notice 2 x 1.2 kg of tyre on your Hardrock it will feel like it's nailed to the ground. 2.4 Ardents are massive the 2.6 is like :shock:

    The 2.25 60a folders are almost-but-not-quite-as-grippy for trail riding and quite a bit faster http://www.nextdaytyres.com/tyres/Maxxis/Ardent.aspx
    Only 650g or so. The EXO is tougher but heavier.

    Advantages are a bit better than Ardents in rubble and loose stuff and only fractionally slower rolling on hardpack
    http://www.nextdaytyres.com/Tyres/Maxxis/Advantage.aspx
    Again the 2.25 60a folder is trail-tastic - tough, grippy, not draggy.


    Yeah and thanks but im just going to get the maxxis Ardent 3C DH Tyre http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... 3C_DH_Tyre
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