What width tires for trails?

I7 Extreme

I'm not sure what width Tires would be best for trails, I Want some which would be quick and grippy (as everyone does). I'd mainly do red trails but I would do blue and black aswell. I'm thinking of getting a tire in the range of 2.1 and 2.35 on the front and I don't think the rear matters (1.95), or does it? which width would be most suitable?
thanks

ej2320

the compound and tread are more important than the size to be honest
although I'd say 2 - 2.35 is fine for trails

Check out the Continental rubber queen black chilli compound tyres - very highly rated round here

and they're 2.2

rockmonkeysc

Width varies between brands. For example a 2.35 schwalbe is bigger than a 2.5 maxxis.

I7 Extreme

Thanks, I knew it varied a bit but not that much

I7 Extreme

I was thinking of getting this one http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... Front_Tyre or a continental but theres so many and I cant tell the difference http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cont ... -prod83001
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cont ... -prod30196
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cont ... -prod18852
or possibly a rapid rob http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schw ... -prod83180
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... Wired_Tyre

I don't really want to spend over £15, has anyone noticed major difference between low and high price tires? if so what sort?

ej2320

Like I said, if you want grip and fast rolling get continental trail queen black chilli 26 x 2.2...

Antm81

I use a 2.25 maxxis advantage on the front and 2.1 advantage rear, works pretty well for me

I7 Extreme

There too expensive, Which would be better out of the tires i've listed (even if none of them are fast and grippy), which ones would be the fastest and grippiest for £15 or less

cooldad

For £15 I'd get these in Trail Extreme.
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYOOSM26X22 ... 6x225_tyre

Or for fractionally more
http://www.fawkes-cycles.co.uk/1541842/ ... -tyre.aspx
They also have 2.35

I7 Extreme

So you'd think the panaracers would be better? http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/t ... -tyre.html

cooldad

Rampages are good tyres, but not the wire bead ones from Merlin, the folding ones I linked to.

I7 Extreme

Thanks, I was just about to buy them, I've found the 2.35 ones from the link, thanks, I'll buy them now :-)

I7 Extreme

this is why I went off to merlin cycles (but then i found the cheaper 2.35 folding version

cooldad

Yeah rubbish site for searching. The more expensive SC are better, but not more than twice the price better.

I do put my money where my mouth is.

mac-cos

Just got some tyres from http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k371/m ... tml#100348
They were a lot cheaper than anyone I could find in the UK including nextday tyres.
fast delivery too ...

BigAirNig

On-One sell the Geax Saguaro - which is a decent rear tyre (I prefer something a little chunkier for front duties).

I use it on the rear and and it rolls well enough and grips well - got the black/anthracite one for £15 - so if they still do them for that price it's a great choice. For a folding TNT (tubes or no-tubes) bead/carcass

2.2 size measures 56mm wide on my American Classic rim

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYGEASAGFO/ ... lding_tyre

I7 Extreme

So the Rampage arrived today, seemed great while riding around the garden, Thanks for the advice cooldad