Tyres

glagys
glagys Posts: 5
edited July 2016 in MTB general
I have a falcon whistler with red walled 26 x 2.1 tyres but I cannot seem to find any replacement tyres and are the folded tyres OK to use seen them but unsure about them
Thanks

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Folding tyres often use the better compounds, and are lighter.

    For red walls try Panaracer Fire XC Pro.
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  • glagys
    glagys Posts: 5
    Thanks for that found some Panaracer fire XC Pro
    Am I correct in thinking that 2.11 in my tyre sizing refers to the tyre dimensions eg the width of the tread area as a lot of tyres seem to state :- 1.8 - 2.35
    Thanks
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yep, although I think the ads might actually say that if there is a choice. the tyres themselves will be one size.

    Tubes show a range.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The tyre width refers to the carcass of the tyre, the tread knobs will stick out a bit further.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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