6speedSchwinn Posted February 12, 2008 Share Is it only me or is Maxxis using a softer compound for their TTs nowadays? The wear I see after about 500km compares with about 1000km on my previous set. (And no, I haven't gained weight since then...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xak1 Posted February 12, 2008 Share I seriously doubt the validity of Stan's breaking down the tyre. It is a water-based latex sealant, which in my opinion can not break down rubber. Stan's do not publish all the ingredients, but do have a list of recommended tyres - those that are not recommended are as a result of weak beads and not rubber compound. There is a long-term test on www.mtbtires.com which found no breaking down of rubber. I think as tyre manufacturers also make tubes as well as UST tyres, products such as Stan's now reduce their sales. Also, most of them now also has a tyre sealant product available - so I think their voiding warranties because of using sealant is more of a market share protection tool than anything based on real science - not one of them has ever been able to proof that Stan's break down their tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullet Posted February 12, 2008 Share OK, so now what to do? I am doing th esani2c.... Should I get one Conti Speed king ( or mountain king ) for the back, or perhaps a Kenda Nevegal or just replace my Crossmark HEEEEELP!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xak1 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Personally, I would not go for a Crossmark for Sani2C. If one looks at the long-range forecast, there will be mud. Kenda Karma or Schwalbe Nobby Nic would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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