Johnny 55 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Hi guys. Im on a set of racing ralphs 2.25 evo snakeskin pacestar tl. Afyer 2000km i can see wetspots appearing on back tyre, tyre is gettin thin quickly. Used to get more than 5000km out of maxxis. Is this about the life cycle of the ralphs as its my 1st set of schwalbes ever? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted August 13, 2018 Share lol. i have a new set of these tires and they have wet spots. maybe you never noticed before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 13, 2018 Share Its the tyre weaping sealent , it happens more to skme tyres than others Dont worry , the tyre wear can be pretty bad if its the oem racing ralph Where did you buy the tyre ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 55 Posted August 13, 2018 Share ????Ive noticed wet spots before but only after a good few kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 55 Posted August 13, 2018 Share I bought it online. No problems with it, just wanna find out if its normal for the ralphs to wear down so quickly. I think its also because its a very soft tyre. Anyways thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted August 13, 2018 Share i got about 2500 from mine before selling the bike. tires was still okay with thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted August 13, 2018 Share I bought it online. No problems with it, just wanna find out if its normal for the ralphs to wear down so quickly. I think its also because its a very soft tyre. Anyways thanks guys. I bought it online. No problems with it, just wanna find out if its normal for the ralphs to wear down so quickly. I think its also because its a very soft tyre. Anyways thanks guys. fast rolling soft compound grippy (for XCO) with a very compliant casing means the Racing Ralph has a shorter lifespan.1500-2500km before center tread blocks are stuffed is normal. Less if you ride them on the road often. DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 55 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Thanks guys. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted August 13, 2018 Share Have used both Maxxis and RRs and generally you will get more mileage out the Maxxis range tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 55 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Yes thanks. Im gonna get maxxis again when my ralphs had enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon P Posted August 13, 2018 Share Three different brands of tyres have started seeping latex for me roughly after 2 to 3yrs.Apparently its a chemical in the sealant that slowly eats away at the tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted August 13, 2018 Share Its the ammonia. However after 2 to 3yrs this would be expected. Tyres are likely shot by then anyway. Rubber has hardened, starts tocrack up due to UV exposure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted August 13, 2018 Share If there is no cracks and there is still tread - ride'em till they are bald. They cost enough not to waste good rubber. Still prefer them to any other make of rubber 7 days a week. - this is starting to sound like an ad for another kind of "rubber"... peetwindhoek, Me rida my bicycle, DieselnDust and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBmeisie Posted August 13, 2018 Share I rate Maxxis will definitely last longer but the softer compound of the Racing Ralphs helps with traction.Maybe consider riding an Ikon on the back because it is more durable combined with a RR at the front for a grippier ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Stephenson Posted August 13, 2018 Share Maxxis have a harder rubber compound (higher carbon content) which gives them life span. That said, Schwalbe use a softer compound that is faster wearing (2000 -3000km is plenty) but the tyre gives you plenty of grip and a cloud like ride quality. I used to get upset with the wear being quicker on the Schwalbe, but my Strava times are better on them than maxxis. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted August 13, 2018 Share I didn't want to go there. Maxxis have their own church here it seems. They are harder so wear better Grip is good in dusty conditions except on rock but they roll poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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