New Tyres! Need advice!

wulfsport14 · June 2007

Hi, i have a Giant XTC SX for a bout a year and a half now and the tyre treads are worn down to sh*t. I like to go riding with my mates doing a bit of dirt jumping and all sorts. I need some tyres that will do the job but wont tear a great hole on my pocket money wise.

Suggestions please

cheers

wulfsport14 · June 2007

by the way i am a bit of a novice rider and my m8 suggested getting some Specialised Enduro Pro tyres
is he right?

ddoogie · June 2007

A) Why are you Dirt Jumping on an XC race hardtail?

How much DJing do you do compared to Trail riding?

Knobbly tyres aren't so good for DJ, you don't need it and it will damage the jumps. However, DJ specific tyres will be crap on the trails. Answer the first two questions and you should get a good recommendation.

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Flurry · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

A) Why are you Dirt Jumping on an XC race hardtail?

How much DJing do you do compared to Trail riding?

Knobbly tyres aren't so good for DJ, you don't need it and it will damage the jumps. However, DJ specific tyres will be crap on the trails. Answer the first two questions and you should get a good recommendation.

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maybe because he cant afford 2 bikes?

anywhoos, i use one of these on the back and one of these on the front, and i'd recommend either, as i use the bike for a range of riding and they grip fine

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rubber side up · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Flurry

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

A) Why are you Dirt Jumping on an XC race hardtail?

How much DJing do you do compared to Trail riding?

Knobbly tyres aren't so good for DJ, you don't need it and it will damage the jumps. However, DJ specific tyres will be crap on the trails. Answer the first two questions and you should get a good recommendation.

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maybe because he cant afford 2 bikes?

anywhoos, i use one of these on the back and one of these on the front, and i'd recommend either, as i use the bike for a range of riding and they grip fine

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Even if that is the case. i would strongly advise against jumping that bike. it really is asking for trouble.

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Flurry · June 2007

i would agree, but it's his choice.

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rubber side up · June 2007

hence only "advising" against it [;)]

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wulfsport14 · June 2007

well i didn't choose the bike i got it for crimbo and i didn't wanna go and say its bad for wat i wanna do when me mum spent her time looking for a decent one lol i might get another bike if i get a job but at the mo i'm saving up to pay insurance on my first car so i'm not really in the money as it were

El Capitano · June 2007

I run Panracer XC Fire Pro 2.1's on my XTC. They are an XC/Trail tyre, but are pretty grippy in all conditions.

As has already been said, I would advise against DJing an XTC. The frames are designed for XC racing (and as such are very light). It will snap if you continue to use it for jumping.

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