Tire Choice....

[STEEL Niner]

Both Kenda and Maxxis generally have stronger tire walls than most ( had no isues), have only had side wall probs with conti and hutchinson in the past.

[TNOSE_E]

If the conti is wearing protection they are a lot safer.........

[Mother Goose]

They are cheap as chips!!! Just a pity about the shipping......puts it right back into LBS price bracket.....

[Thumper]

I've been running the MK2.4 UST for about 8 months now and no issues. Bent a few spokes, pretzeled a bar end but no issues with the rubber.

[Gansbay]

Race with Maxxis Crossmarks and have fun with Kenda Nevegals (been around for ever but offer amazing grip and last OK.  Do quite a bit of rocky stuff and have never had side wall issues.  (2.35 front and 2.1 back) Have used the Conti Vertical 2.3 (although it is not a true 2.3) and have cut the sidewall once hence the change back to Nevegal.  The newer tyres with sidewall protection should be fine though

[TNOSE_E]

You need to do a bulk order with other peeps. if the order is over R4000 odd, it ships free. just pay tax.

 

 

[Mother Goose]

Thats good news Thumper as I am about to go and dump R700 on a tire and dont want to be doing it every week.....!!!!! Getting the UST 2.4.

[Troi Sport]

 

Can anyone recomend a strong high grip type tyre for all mountain/freeride style riding that won't leave me broken down at the side of the trail on a regular basis!

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Schwalbe Albert with SnakeSkin sidewall

 

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[Velouria]

 

You should look at CRC's price on Continental Mountain and Race King UST's. Much more affordable' date=' I'm very, very tempted. 

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Quite like the Conti Mountain Kings - seem pretty indestructible. Good on the loose stuff, in sand, on big sharp rocks. Ok on tar, but does wear a bit. Not too sure how good they will be in sticky mud. Bought mine from CRC - was hesitant at first, but love them now!

 

[Mother Goose]

MK's work great in mud. They will find grip in places you wont believe. Big traction when climbing muddy hills. Just make sure you have sufficient frame clearance on the rear if you run a 2.4. It tends to collect mud and start grinding away at your frame. Mother Goose2009-04-01 04:22:09

[Bos]

Do you guys buy tires online or at the lbs?

 

I buy Most things from there that are not a "fit" issue.

Just ordered a set of WTB Wolverenes along with splat and a few other guys. Im picking them up this aavy, Cant wait to try them!

 

I was using the Most bulletproof tite (maxxix crosmark lust) but After they worked to well I got bored and am now looking for another "fast" tire, something cheaper If possible...

 

I'll keep yo posted.

[Gansbay]

Topic: Tire Choice.... Posted: Today at 12:21pm By Mother Goose

MK's work great in mud. They will find grip in places you wont believe. Big traction when climbing muddy hills. Just make sure you have sufficient frame clearance on the rear if you run a 2.4. It tends to collect mud and start grinding away at your frame.

Tie some cable ties where the tyre goes past the swingarm - prevents damage by mud or small stones flung up by the tyre