RossW Posted May 4, 2010 Share I have received my Tiger Claw. Thought I would put pics up before I mount it. From handling it, the side walls feel thin - much like my SB8 DTC's. I have the 2.4 and it looks big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted May 4, 2010 Share Keep me posted on how you find these tyres, pse. Will have to purchase new tyres in the future, and any info that can help me make a better informed decision will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted May 4, 2010 Share As said tyres are very personal, I love the new maxxis aspen tyre but there about only 3 guys on the whole hub using it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted May 5, 2010 Share I have fitted the Tiger Claw and WOW, it's a BIG tyre. Big big volume and the 2.4 is very generous. Looks like I'm running a MX tyre.... I actually think it is too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 5, 2010 Share I think it fits fine. You can run nice low pressure with that volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted May 5, 2010 Share Almighty that IS big!! run that on the back at 1.5 and you don't need suspension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted May 5, 2010 Share Ha ha ha. Taking it out shortly for a spin on the XC Nationals route at Cascades here in PMB. Will let you know how it goes..should be super plush ride up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted May 5, 2010 Share Verdict is in: They grip supremely! Point and shoot kind of grip - love it. However, I was ripped off constantly due to their size. They really are big big tyres. Wide (you definitely getting your 2.4 value for money) and huge huge volume. I'm not so sure these are for me ... But I don' know what else to put in front, at least from the choice in MY garage - no one dare mention mountain king etc. I have monorail UST and SB8 DTC to choose from. Which do you think for the coming Karkloof? I'm not going to be riding with this tyre that is for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted May 6, 2010 Share SB8 is now in the front. So running SB8's front and back ... Any opinions or experiences with this combination? Not sure what to do with the Tiger Claw now - it's sulking in the corner of the garage. What are the advantages of having a tyre with such big volume? Pinch-flats are eliminated I'm sure and it's probably a much smoother ride due to the casing absorbing some of the impacts but anything else? The width is also really big, looked as big as a DH tyre from the top, advantages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutron Posted May 22, 2010 Share I bought some Tiger Claws & fitted them to my Rocky Mountain. So far I am very impressed with them. They grip evenly through the corners unlike my previous Mezcals which let go & then gripped when pushed hard. They roll well on tar & are very quiet. So far I am happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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