Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 26, 2016 Share So hardpack- Modders- Lanseria surrounds- Van Gaalens- Sani2c Conti x-King or race king ? 2.2 or 2.4 ? Neither, but definitely 2.4 over 2.2 due to the additional grip and lower pressure you can run it at (which is always better) If you're lus for Conti, Mountain King 2.4. Especially given you're looking at FG and Sani. I say again - do not skimp on front end grip. It has next to no impact on rolling resistance (that's a consideration for the back) and the weight differences are marginal, and rendered moot in light of the extra grip you get. If you were ONLY riding hardpack, then the story would be different. But as soon as you bring varying terrain into the equation, then those xc tyres just fly the white flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milosh Posted April 26, 2016 Share Neither, but definitely 2.4 over 2.2 due to the additional grip and lower pressure you can run it at (which is always better) If you're lus for Conti, Mountain King 2.4. Especially given you're looking at FG and Sani. I say again - do not skimp on front end grip. It has next to no impact on rolling resistance (that's a consideration for the back) and the weight differences are marginal, and rendered moot in light of the extra grip you get. If you were ONLY riding hardpack, then the story would be different. But as soon as you bring varying terrain into the equation, then those xc tyres just fly the white flag. Ok got that wrong ;-) I have a have MK 2.4 on front and it works a charm Current Rear x-king 2.4 starting to show wear ,so starting to looking around so can back order teh right one if need be and not make choice on stock availability Better rolling resistance is attractive ! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted April 26, 2016 Share you ALWAYS need uber grip at the front If you don't find the limits of the tyre, you not pushing hard enough . Yip never seems to be enough grip, but then I think tyre pressure, the angle of the bike/tyre in the corners and weight distribution may have more impact than a VERY grippy tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted April 26, 2016 Share Just out of interest, my X-king 2.4 and Ardent Race fronts on the Wide Lightnin rims measure around 59mm wide. I think that helps a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 26, 2016 Share Ok got that wrong ;-) I have a have MK 2.4 on front and it works a charm Current Rear x-king 2.4 starting to show wear ,so starting to looking around so can back order teh right one if need be and not make choice on stock availability Better rolling resistance is attractive ! Cool. Then definitely X king - has a slightly tougher sidewall than the Race King from what I understand. And 2.4 cos lower pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milosh Posted April 26, 2016 Share Thank you that helps decide ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted April 26, 2016 Share The shape and size of the tread: Vigilante http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/Vigilante_close_1024x1024.jpg?v=1461363832 Trailboss http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/20160401_Trailboss_2.25_Straight_adjusted_1024x1024.png?v=1461361206 I run the same combo Happy as a pig in pooh with this combo... Robodog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 26, 2016 Share Happy as a pig in pooh with this combo...and yet again, Winnie found himself surrounded by rumours regarding his sexuality. Edited April 26, 2016 by Myles Mayhew Ferro, RocknRolla and EmptyB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted April 26, 2016 Share Trailhead stocked them when i was last there - and ask them to fit the tyres too, as WTB's can be an SOB to get on and off the rim. GREAT TYRES - you won't be sorryNot a SOB on the WTB rims Robodog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted April 26, 2016 Share and yet again, Winnie found himself surrounded by rumours regarding his sexuality. Keep it tidy....family show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 26, 2016 Share Keep it tidy....family show!You mean Tigger & Rabbit are also involved!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted April 26, 2016 Share You mean Tigger & Rabbit are also involved!? Eeyore....owl leave it at that. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted April 26, 2016 Share Where can i get vigilante 29er and rough idea on pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted April 27, 2016 Share Not a SOB on the WTB rims Yep WTB = UST standard tubeless rims and tyres You can't get UST WTB tyres on some of your tubeless ready rims with their higher sidewalls. EmptyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WR 1.0 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Where can i get vigilante 29er and rough idea on pricingSaw some at the Trailhead shop this morning. Just under R800 p/tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted April 28, 2016 Share thanks! Did bit of research and seems WTB tyres not suited to good for Stan Arch rims. Going ibex 2.4 Frank.Hutt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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