Speedkings/Nobby Nic
Kestrel_daos
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Yes, sorry, it's the usual "what tyre" question again, but I HAVE endeavoured to use the search facility and have discovered that it is down mainly to personal choice. However, I would like a little advice here please.
I'm generally leaning towards getting the Speedkings, as they are 50% cheaper than the Nics (46 Euros delviered vs 66). I've heard that the Nics wear out really quickly too - I presume the Speedkings would last longer?
Also, I know that the Nic would do as an all-year round tyre. Would the Speedking do the same?
I'm a bit of an XC whippet, so would 2.1" tyres be preferable to 2.3" (bearing in mind I run an OE Kenda Nevegal/Bluegroove combo at the moment, which I find overly draggy)?
Would a better idea to have a Nic on the front (which obviously wears less quickly), and to have a speedking on the front until winter, then put my Kenda tyre back on the rear?
Thanks!
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I'm generally leaning towards getting the Speedkings, as they are 50% cheaper than the Nics (46 Euros delviered vs 66). I've heard that the Nics wear out really quickly too - I presume the Speedkings would last longer?
Also, I know that the Nic would do as an all-year round tyre. Would the Speedking do the same?
I'm a bit of an XC whippet, so would 2.1" tyres be preferable to 2.3" (bearing in mind I run an OE Kenda Nevegal/Bluegroove combo at the moment, which I find overly draggy)?
Would a better idea to have a Nic on the front (which obviously wears less quickly), and to have a speedking on the front until winter, then put my Kenda tyre back on the rear?
Thanks!
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Speedking is an allrounder of sorts, built for various terrain, but with an emphasis on fast rolling. Not quite the allrounder as say the Explorer. I find Conti to wear very well. The Protection version are the ones to get with the duraskin sidewalls. Last ages.
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I use 2.1" NN's front and rear from early spring then change the rear to a 2.1" Racing Ralph for summer.
NN's are great tyres and can be used pretty much all year round. TBH, i don't find them to wear particularly quickly, although the Ralph's do.
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Hmm, I'm tempted by the Nobby Nics, but really can't afford to be replacing them often. How long is "ages"? I'd be hoping for 3000-4000km out of a set of tyres...
Come on people! I want your opinions!
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