AM tyres... what you running?

[hayleyearth]

Yes I have joined the party late, but I am happy I did.

 

Fitted a DHF and DHR II on the Intense (with tubes because I couldn't get the them seated the night before I wanted to ride  ) and took it for a spin at Rotorua last weekend....nice! very very nice!

 

I could only get the 60tpi, but for NZ it is fine because I a, yet to see a rock garden on the trails ...

Plenty of roots etc. and they handled the soft very well (for my limits of course)!

[Headshot]

My love affair with my Magic Mary took a hit yesterday. On a piece of track I have ridden dozens of times, a r/h kink rather than a corner. The front tyre must have hit the edge of a smallish rock causing a large tear in the tread and a tiny tear at the side wall. Its almost a carbon copy of what happened to my rock razor a few weeks ago, even on the same side of the tyre I was probably doing 30km/h and when i inspected the track, the rock that caused it looked fairly innocuous. Think I am a candidate for Huck Norris... I did manage to repair the tyre and it held pressure well enough for my ride to continue as normal. Its just not very confidence inspiring.

[Flowta]

Mushroom plug

 

Where you get yours from?

[Headshot]

Where you get yours from?

I see mushroom plugs differ to the usual sticky strip repair thing I used.   I'd also like to know where to get them please. Look like a good idea for a longer term repair when you get the bike home...

Edited February 24, 2017 by Headshot

[Flowta]

I see mushroom plugs differ to the usual sticky strip repair thing I used.   I'd also like to know where to get them please. Look like a good idea for a longer term repair when you get the bike home...

 

I've been told to ask the motorbike guys. I've asked at couple of shops and was met with blank looks.

[Headshot]

I've been told to ask the motorbike guys. I've asked at couple of shops and was met with blank looks.

 

I see them online  - standard size is 5/16" x 3/4" long  - maybe a tad big for MTB tyres?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Was sure I've seen them at Suzuki South. Trakmak (sp?) may also have them... 

[Headshot]

Was sure I've seen them at Suzuki South. Trakmak (sp?) may also have them... 

I'll pop in and check when I have a spare few minutes

[popcorn_skollie]

http://i.imgur.com/mhYXGTq.jpg

 

Just bought a new set of takkies for the trail bike. This is the front tyre.

Can you guess what it is?

[gwhite]

http://i.imgur.com/mhYXGTq.jpg

 

Just bought a new set of takkies for the trail bike. This is the front tyre.

Can you guess what it is?

TRS range from e*13?

[popcorn_skollie]

TRS range from e*13?

 

Nope

[Chavo]

http://i.imgur.com/mhYXGTq.jpg

 

Just bought a new set of takkies for the trail bike. This is the front tyre.

Can you guess what it is?

Those look kiff! Are they Michelins?

[Odinson]

http://i.imgur.com/mhYXGTq.jpg

 

Just bought a new set of takkies for the trail bike. This is the front tyre.

Can you guess what it is?

 

Michelin Wild Rock'R?

 

My Wild Grip'R and Race'R in the Enduro casing are bloody tough tekkies.

[TAAHIRWP]

 

Magic Mary can do everything needed for trail duty bud.. don't waist anymore money :-)

Edited March 9, 2017 by TAAHIRWP

[popcorn_skollie]

Those look kiff! Are they Michelins?

 

Michelin Wild Rock'R?

 

My Wild Grip'R and Race'R in the Enduro casing are bloody tough tekkies.

 

Yes! I went Rock'R front and Grip'R rear though.

[popcorn_skollie]

Magic Mary can do everything needed for trail duty bud.. don't waist anymore money :-)

 

I'm sure. I just think these are a more imaginative choice. I see more value in trying something different for myself and seeing the results as apposed to just going with what everyone likes.