TallboyLTC Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Hey all. I recently got me some of those wide lightnings for my tallboy, and have been running the specialized butcher up front, prurgatory at the back (will change this, rolling resistance is quite harsh) But, my dilemma is spec only goes to 2,3 inch in the 29er. I am looking for something a bit wider, 2,4 -2,5. Any advice as to which brand goes this wide in 29, i know schwalbe goes to 2,35, and apparently is as wide as a 2,4?????? And as to which store sells these at the best deals? Thanks for the advice in advance
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Schwalbe casings seem to be wider than all the others, or at least appear to be. Hans Dampf is far better on a wide rim than on a narrow (25mm) one, but if I were you I'd go NEW Nobby Nic. Apparently FANTASTIC.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 FWIW the 2.35 Magic / Hans / etc seem to be approximately the same casing width as a 2.5 Maxxis
Monark Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Myles interesting that you say this, I find my Maxxis Ardent 2.25 much wider than my Racing Ralph of the same width...
sias Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Conti X-king has a 2.4 and I just put a Rubena Kratos 2.4 on the front. Don't know if these tires will suit your type of riding?Interestingly, the overall diameter of the wheel has increased by about 1-1.5cm compared to the diameter with a Schwalbe Racing Ralph on the same rim...
Odinson Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Why not consider something like the WTB Breakout, which is available in 2.5". Mounted on a Wide Lightning, the tyre will probably be monstrous. Also have a look at Continental's range of tyres, most of which are available in 2.4", as Conti's also have pretty high volume and width.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Myles interesting that you say this, I find my Maxxis Ardent 2.25 much wider than my Racing Ralph of the same width...oh, yeah - something I didn't mention. Doesn't extend to the 2.25's or the RaRa/RoRo LOL.
RocknRolla Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 As Odinson above mentioned, WTB just brought out a 2,5, but suggests running on a wide rim. I'm interested to know why you would worry about rolling resistance when considering wide tyres? Bigger contact patch = more resistance, More Resistance equals better grip when the going gets fun.
Paul Ruinaard Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I was using a set of Veemax 2.3's on wider rims , which were great but rolling resistance was stratospheric as it is a soft and sticky tire so I decided to go back to normal Schwalbe Racing Ralph combo on the rims as I was so much slower. They are pretty sticky, but dont try and ride them uphill or long distances. Also pretty cheap.
BarryH Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Just something to think about. I am currently running 2.35 Hans Dampfh on a Cannondale Trigger. these tires work great, however roling resistance is rof, but that is why we cycle to get exercise and have fun, and the HD's do that well. the only thing to look out for is tire clearance, now the HD's clear the frame with about 5mm's but I have noticed that they do catch the frame on occasion, I can see the scuff marks, and I assume this is due to enthusiastic cornering, one must also take into consideration that I weigh 110kg's plus, and I try and ride my bike like I stole it. Oh I am running flow ex rims.
mtbride Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Schwalbe casings seem to be wider than all the others, or at least appear to be. Hans Dampf is far better on a wide rim than on a narrow (25mm) one, but if I were you I'd go NEW Nobby Nic. Apparently FANTASTIC. Mine (2.35) hopefully arrives today, will test it out at Hakahana this week-end on the Wide Lightnings. I wanted to go for the Onza Ibex 2.25, but got the new NN 2.35 for R150 less. What about the 2.4 Ibex?
gummibear Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Conti X-king has a 2.4 and I just put a Rubena Kratos 2.4 on the front. Don't know if these tires will suit your type of riding?Interestingly, the overall diameter of the wheel has increased by about 1-1.5cm compared to the diameter with a Schwalbe Racing Ralph on the same rim...2.4 Conit's are very narrow compared to Schwable and Maxxis.
TallboyLTC Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 As Odinson above mentioned, WTB just brought out a 2,5, but suggests running on a wide rim. I'm interested to know why you would worry about rolling resistance when considering wide tyres? Bigger contact patch = more resistance, More Resistance equals better grip when the going gets fun.only the rear, the back end feels sluggish with the purgarory
IH8MUD Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 What type of riding. Problem is most of the nice wide casing tires is intended for Enduro and Downhill. So you end up with nobbies like the Drakensberg and it weighs >1kg. I want big volume with low rolling resistance for my rigid SS My Hans Dampf is killing me on the XC course. On the Web I have seen a 2.4 Maxxis Ikon which I think will roll good and have acceptable weight. But I have been able to get them in SA. Maybe try this. (Looks like it will roll good) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/maxxis-holy-roller-mtb-tyre/rp-prod78370
sias Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I weighed the 2.4 Kratos on a food scale - 736g, Racing Ralph 2.25 - 640g.Knobby profile is not so aggressive,
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