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Post by jgmu97 on Apr 6, 2016 15:18:12 GMT
Right guys, now im whipping about on this aggro DMR bolt, i'm wondering about new tyre options... I've always ran the cheaper options which cost around £20 each. Im currently using a DH casing Schwalbe tyre on the front, which is a bit better, but it weighs a tonne
So, i'm questioning, are the tyres with the softer compounds which cost £40/50 each worth it and make a noticeable performance gain. I've always loved the way the Conti baron and rubber queen gripped, so im guessing if i got the black chilli versions, they'd be even better like
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Post by Chopper on Apr 6, 2016 15:36:52 GMT
Right guys, now im whipping about on this aggro DMR bolt, i'm wondering about new tyre options... I've always ran the cheaper options which cost around £20 each. Im currently using a DH casing Schwalbe tyre on the front, which is a bit better, but it weighs a tonne So, i'm questioning, are the tyres with the softer compounds which cost £40/50 each worth it and make a noticeable performance gain. I've always loved the way the Conti baron and rubber queen gripped, so im guessing if i got the black chilli versions, they'd be even better like I've had the black chilli in the past and the extra grip was noticeable so yeah i'd say it was worth it |
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Post by Jimbo on Apr 6, 2016 15:58:04 GMT
I've run cheap nobby nics and expensive ones. Better grip and less punctures imo
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 16:49:25 GMT
Deffo worth it, especially if you get em from Germany for 15 quid cheaper each!
What price reliable grip and rolling speed?
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Post by andy4d on Apr 6, 2016 18:41:49 GMT
I usually stick to mid range tyres. I have read the softer/gripper more expensive ones tend not to last as long or roll as fast due to their softness. It's a balance between harder wearing, faster rolling cheaper ones and softer, slower,gripper dear ones imo. Pick what you need.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 18:48:05 GMT
Also, how good a rider are you? I need all the help I can get out there so tend to try and get the best (front at least) tyres out there - the back not so much, a bit of rear wheel slide is good.
A really good rider probably relies less on grip and more on technique.
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Post by beansontoast on Apr 6, 2016 19:02:00 GMT
Also, how good a rider are you? I need all the help I can get out there so tend to try and get the best (front at least) tyres out there - the back not so much, a bit of rear wheel slide is good. A really good rider probably relies less on grip and more on technique. Hence why I ride without tyres  |
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Post by jgmu97 on Apr 6, 2016 19:31:35 GMT
Cheers guys,
It looks like i will be investing in some better tyres then! If i cant feel the difference in performance, at least i'll get that new tyre smell!!!
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Post by jack on Apr 6, 2016 19:37:57 GMT
Also, how good a rider are you? I need all the help I can get out there so tend to try and get the best (front at least) tyres out there - the back not so much, a bit of rear wheel slide is good. A really good rider probably relies less on grip and more on technique. Hence why I ride without tyres Here's a video of our resident beans on toast for a while back before he got into riding properly |
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Post by beansontoast on Apr 6, 2016 19:40:34 GMT
You should see the run I did without a chain..
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Post by jack on Apr 6, 2016 19:49:25 GMT
I hear it was quite a performance
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2016 7:33:43 GMT
Well he often rides without a brain, so I suppose tyres and chains are nothing, really!
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