GhostRider2 Posted March 2, 2011 Share The title says it all. I’m going with UST tubeless tires on my MTB. I ride the suburbs so it’s a fair amount of tar and some trails, pavement, velt etc. So is it : A. Conti Race King rear / Conti Mountain King front Or B. Conti Race King rear / Conti Race King front I'd also like to be able to use the bike at MTB parks and the like now and again. Edited March 2, 2011 by GhostRider2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted March 2, 2011 Share I've heard that tar eats Conti's for breakfast. I heard it on the Hub so it must be true..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted March 2, 2011 Share Option A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Option A Any idea how they are on tar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2011 Share black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted March 2, 2011 Share None! MTB tyres should not be ridden on the road period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivster Posted March 2, 2011 Share I use option B and my Conti's do fine on the road. I run the 2.0 models. I love the setup. If the terrain gets a bit trickier I would put the new X-king on the front. That tyre is WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Posted March 2, 2011 Share None! MTB tyres should not be ridden on the road period!Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 2, 2011 Share I use option B and my Conti's do fine on the road. I run the 2.0 models. I love the setup. If the terrain gets a bit trickier I would put the new X-king on the front. That tyre is WOW X King back and front but they are not for very muddy areas.Nice fast tyre on the hard dry ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal pusher Posted March 2, 2011 Share OPTION B!ALL THE WAY.i HAVE RACE KINGS ON MY 29ER & I HAVE DONE OVER 3000KMS WITH THEM.MOST OF IT OFF ROAD,BUT I HAVE DONE A FAIR DEAL OF RIDING ON THE ROAD.I DONE THE 94.7 S WITH THEM & THEY WENT WELL.NOT A SINGLE PUNCTURE & LAST REALLY LONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted March 2, 2011 Share Option A. slightly more aggressive on the front with minimal loss in rolling resistance. Kinda depends on the terrain you ride, if you are riding around loose leaves, exposed roots etc then A for sure, if mostly dry single track the B would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted March 2, 2011 Share Cant see Mountain Kings lasting long on the tar, even up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted March 2, 2011 Share id go with option A, although for alot of tar riding - maybe look at the crossmarks front and back or crossmark back with the monorial upfront Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Wow lots of great replies. Thanks everyone. Lots of food for thought there. The Maxxis Crossmark was also an option. Anyone one if those would be better on tar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Kooi Posted March 2, 2011 Share My Mountain Kings did not last very long at all... I will be trying something else now since my rear tyre looks like a slick after the sabie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 3, 2011 Share My race and mountain king combo dont like tar, it chows them. On my way to a ride I ride on the pavement where they are happy. In my opinion these are brilliant tyres not one puncture yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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