MTB Tyre Choices

[Andreas_187]

Newbie question here. 

I am riding the cross cape route so i’m looking for a fast rolling tyre. i put some Rekon race 2.3 tyres on rims with 30mm internal width but the tyre has a very square profile on these rims. Are any other tyres more suited to wider rims?

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Is your concern rolling resistance? If so, I don't think you should stress it when you're riding at touring pace. I did the whole ride on a set of 45C gravel tires without any issues whatsoever 🤙

[dasilvarsa]

7 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

Newbie question here. 

I am riding the cross cape route so i’m looking for a fast rolling tyre. i put some Rekon race 2.3 tyres on rims with 30mm internal width but the tyre has a very square profile on these rims. Are any other tyres more suited to wider rims?

https://www.maxxis.com/int/tire/rekon-race/

Read the section about Wide Trail (WT)

You can get a 29X2.40WT which is designed specially for wide rims of 30mm.

The Standard (non WT) Rekon Race was designed for narrow rims.

[Andreas_187]

7 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

Is your concern rolling resistance? If so, I don't think you should stress it when you're riding at touring pace. I did the whole ride on a set of 45C gravel tires without any issues whatsoever 🤙

yes, this square tyre rolls like a brick but also doesn’t handle nicely 

[Murrob]

11 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

Newbie question here. 

I am riding the cross cape route so i’m looking for a fast rolling tyre. i put some Rekon race 2.3 tyres on rims with 30mm internal width but the tyre has a very square profile on these rims. Are any other tyres more suited to wider rims?

I’ve been running the Pirelli - Scorpion XC RC Lite Team Edition 2.4 Tyres for a while now. Ridden them at Banhoek Trailseeker, Stellenbosch and surrounds decent trails, super light weight, great rolling resistance and have performed really well across all kinds of terrain. I also run 30mm ID rims, best of all available on takealot. So have been buying them with ebucks. Bought another set as I like them so much. Highly recommend as they really seem to perform better than their tread pattern would make you think grip wise.

[Andreas_187]

1 hour ago, Murrob said:

I’ve been running the Pirelli - Scorpion XC RC Lite Team Edition 2.4 Tyres for a while now. Ridden them at Banhoek Trailseeker, Stellenbosch and surrounds decent trails, super light weight, great rolling resistance and have performed really well across all kinds of terrain. I also run 30mm ID rims, best of all available on takealot. So have been buying them with ebucks. Bought another set as I like them so much. Highly recommend as they really seem to perform better than their tread pattern would make you think grip wise.

Funnily enough that is the tyre i was going to try next. Do you think the 2.2 will be too narrow?

[Me rida my bicycle]

On 8/29/2022 at 11:11 PM, Harryn said:

I need help, but not bad enough to read all 94 pages. Or even 1.

 

I am running Conti race king / X King on my camber. Of late, I just don't have confidence in their grip, especially on the back. Like when i stand on a bit of a snandy or stony little incline, I get slippage. This has accounted for 2 consecutive falls one Mordor afternoon. I dunno if the nobblies are worn or if the tires just aren’t optimal, but I sure as heck dont get this with the butchers I am running on the levo xl. They are rock solid, and inspire confidence. But I assume they are heavy as lead, and not compatible with an “analogue” bike. So, do I change the conti’s or grin and bear it. And what do I swap them for? Also. I just hate punctures and sidewall tears, so i need something grippy that is  not too delicate. I need value for money. I want my cake and I wanna eat it. And I dont know anything about tires or mountain biking  really, so advice would be appreciated.

If you want grip, low weight and good rolling resistance the bontrager xr4 👌🏻

Or if you want more a xr4 rear and xr5 front 😁

Sorry only looking at the date now guess it's a little late 😂

Edited March 25, 2023 by Me rida my bicycle

[Me rida my bicycle]

Does anyone have a set of skinwall xr4 team they would like to trade for black ones?

 

[Murrob]

9 hours ago, Andreas_187 said:

Funnily enough that is the tyre i was going to try next. Do you think the 2.2 will be too narrow?

For 30mm ID, yeah would think so, unless it was specifically for that event. I do find the 2.4 already sits a bit narrower, presumably due to less material. They are significantly lighter than other tyres I would run for training, like 150 grams plus per tyre, so there is a significant rotational weight benefit. Makes you feel like you flying. Then the 2.4 allows for lower pressure of course, which is probably why they still feel so capable when things get a bit hairy. 

[WaynejG]

I have a MTB with American Wide Lightning rims (29"). I need rear and front tires. Unfortunately I also need a new chainring so what is a affordable tire combo and who has them? Affordable as in roughly R700/tire if that is even possible 

[WT]

47 minutes ago, WaynejG said:

I have a MTB with American Wide Lightning rims (29"). I need rear and front tires. Unfortunately I also need a new chainring so what is a affordable tire combo and who has them? Affordable as in roughly R700/tire if that is even possible 

What are you riding mostly?

Marathon, XCO, Enduro, Trail or something else?

Don't really want to go shredding gnarly rock gardens at break neck speed on some Maxxis Aspens. They don't seem to last too long then😅

[WaynejG]

13 minutes ago, WT said:

What are you riding mostly?

Marathon, XCO, Enduro, Trail or something else?

Don't really want to go shredding gnarly rock gardens at break neck speed on some Maxxis Aspens. They don't seem to last too long then😅

Mostly light trail, and a mix of gravel and tar.

[dasilvarsa]

1 minute ago, WaynejG said:

Mostly light trail, and a mix of gravel and tar.

Go For IKON or ASPEN

Aspen

• XC (Cross Country)

The Maxxis Aspen is one of our premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial – for XC – side knobs provide cornering traction.

• Dual compound
• 60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
• EXO sidewall protection
• Wide Trail (WT) sizes optimized for 30mm inner width rims
• Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Category: XC Race, XC

Recommended use: Dry to mixed XC trail conditions

Recommended installation: Front or Rear

[MrJacques]

3 hours ago, WaynejG said:

I have a MTB with American Wide Lightning rims (29"). I need rear and front tires. Unfortunately I also need a new chainring so what is a affordable tire combo and who has them? Affordable as in roughly R700/tire if that is even possible 

CST possibly. Part of the Maxxis company. Harder compound, I think, but might suit you.

[Holmsie]

Hi all, 

Somewhat related to the topic but a question regarding best tyre selection for Thaba Trails. My son is racing nationals there over the weekend we have never been there before so any advice is good.

I believe there has been some rain which probably complicates things. But assuming its dried out by Sunday what works best there generally. I have no idea what type of terrain to expect. 

He rides a Trek Procaliber with Kovee Pro wheels. He weighs 48kgs soaking wet.

Shot for the help!!

[TheoG]

3 minutes ago, Holmsie said:

Hi all, 

Somewhat related to the topic but a question regarding best tyre selection for Thaba Trails. My son is racing nationals there over the weekend we have never been there before so any advice is good.

I believe there has been some rain which probably complicates things. But assuming its dried out by Sunday what works best there generally. I have no idea what type of terrain to expect. 

He rides a Trek Procaliber with Kovee Pro wheels. He weighs 48kgs soaking wet.

Shot for the help!!

Lots of rocks and tech stuff at Thaba, so best to use more durable tyres.  I don't see any rain forecasted for Alberton until the weekend so he should be good on "dry weather" tyres.

To be honest, I'm a poor tech rider so Thaba is not one of my favorite places, but good luck to him ☺️.

Edited April 12, 2023 by TheoG