bone Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Hi Guys, The Magalies Monster is up this weekend and i need a new set of tires. I am running Rocket Rons 2.1 EVO's with a Stan's tubeless conversion. I would like to replace them with a mountain king, race king 2.2 UST combination, but as most of you probably know, there are no mountainking UST's available due to a manufacturing problem!!! So i would like some advice as to what do you replace the mountain kings with that has got sufficient grip for the monster? Should i fit a Mountain king EVO (i have had no problems and not a single flat with two sets of rocket rons) or maybe stay with the rocket rons (is 2.1's to small for this kind of race)?? All advice would be gladly appreciated!!
gummibear Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Can you get MK in Protection model?I am very happy with mine and run them on UST rims and they seal well.
bone Posted May 23, 2011 Author Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry gummibear, i am not familiar with the protection model??
gummibear Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 It's non UST but has thicker sidewalls and is made from black chilli compound. The Conti X-King is a great tyre if you can get any.
covie Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) It's non UST but has thicker sidewalls and is made from black chilli compound. The Conti X-King is a great tyre if you can get any. Yeah was in the UK last week phoned over 50 shops to get X-kings, after all my hard labour i got 2 x-kings and 1 x MK2 all three of them the Race Sport versions. they lying on my kitchen counter calling my name, I loved the MT king R king combo by the looks of the new tread patterns and reviews these will even be better im a happy camper. Edited May 23, 2011 by covie
Mackie Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Maybe a Nobby Nic, Racing Ralph combo, I have a MTN king/Race King combo in near perfect condition that I would trade for a NN/RR combo.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Another option (if you can find it!) is a Weirwolf for the front. I've got that paired with a Wolverine at the back, and it's a fantastic pairing! Ordered mine from CRC though, so good luck finding the Weirwolf locally! Otherwise, I'd go with the Nevegal. it was my 2nd choice tire if the Weirwolf wasn't available, and it's a helluva good tire.
Stevief Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 After 4 monsters my Kenda's has never failed me !Ditto for the kendas
Chubba Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 It's non UST but has thicker sidewalls and is made from black chilli compound.Are they easy to seat and do they leak? Easybike has a special on MK protection, and i run UST.
The Guy in Pink Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Mountain King USt tyres are in fact in stock at CRC.Why not use them?
Chubba Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Mountain King USt tyres are in fact in stock at CRC.Why not use them?R450 to R349. Save R200, as i also need a Race King UST.
Cassie Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Are they easy to seat and do they leak? Easybike has a special on MK protection, and i run UST. Chubbs...p!ss easy!! I have them on a set of mavic rims and nooo problemo!!2.4 Mountain King front & 2.2 Race king rear... Ghetto tubeless
Chubba Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Chubbs...p!ss easy!! I have them on a set of mavic rims and nooo problemo!!2.4 Mountain King front & 2.2 Race king rear... Ghetto tubelessLekka, thanks!
The Guy in Pink Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 R450 to R349. Save R200, as i also need a Race King UST.Exactly, my parcel with both Race & Mountain King will reach home a few days before I do.
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