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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 18, 2015 20:22:46 GMT
Guys, looking for some tyres for my new wheels.
Thinking of sticking with Conti Mountain Kings as they've been pretty good so far on my current wheels.
What widths should I go for?
Current set are both 2.2, not sure if I should go for 2.4.
Mavic seem to recommend 2.3 max. Would I get away with a 2.4?
Should I go same width front/rear or wider on one?
Riding is mainly trail centres, fire roads and single track.
Cheers
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Post by lowcogger on Feb 18, 2015 20:31:31 GMT
If you fit tyres that are too wide for the rims you'll get tyre wall roll and the handling will be "squishy".
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Post by Chopper on Feb 18, 2015 20:39:59 GMT
If you fit tyres that are too wide for the rims you'll get tyre wall roll and the handling will be "squishy". This happened to me twice, I actually "bent" the tyre so stick with the recommended width for the rims mate |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 21:05:17 GMT
If anything - I've found wider on the front works for me - ie I've a 2.4 chunkymonkey front and a Smorg 2.25 on the rear.
Theory being loads of grip up front, better rolling/lighter on rear.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 18, 2015 21:06:05 GMT
Cheers chaps.
Will stick with the 2.2's.
Unless anyone knows of a good allrounder that comes in 2.3? (And doesn't cost a fortune).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 21:08:04 GMT
I honestly wouldn't look any further than a Hans Dampf - depends what your definition of a fortune is?
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 18, 2015 21:48:40 GMT
You'll be fine with a 2.4 on the front. Put that on there and a 2.2 on the rear and you'll be flying.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 22:01:14 GMT
I've got shitty stock Merida rims on the S/S and they have taken the 2.4 chunks no probs.
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 18, 2015 22:09:40 GMT
My CrankBro's wheels officially state that 2.3 are the max width, you can usually get away with a size larger anyway.
I've got a 2.4 Trail King on the front and a 2.4 Mountain King on the rear of mine, rolls fast enough for everything I want it to do!
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Post by Nelly on Feb 19, 2015 9:50:39 GMT
2.35 magic mary front and 2.35 hans dampf rear
wouldn't go any bigger than that with scwhalbe as they blow up big, my 2.3 hans dampf was bigger than my 2.5 maxxis minion
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Feb 19, 2015 11:20:56 GMT
Cheers guys.
Looking to spend no more that £40/pair.
Might well stick with the Conti's and try a wider one up front.
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 19, 2015 12:07:53 GMT
Try and push your budget to £50. Get a Conti Trail King 2.4 with the Black Chilli compound, seriosuly can't recommend that tyre enough.
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Post by ackers on Mar 2, 2015 18:42:56 GMT
Read my post on tures if you're loocal give me a shout I'll push you in the right direction  ? |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 4, 2015 7:10:19 GMT
Cheers for the heads-up ackers.
Noticed you post after I'd ordered a pair though - doh.
Let us know how they perform though.
Might need another 2.2 as not sure about the 2.4 up front yet.
Can you pm me the details?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 9:59:30 GMT
Ardents bow and stern
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 10:08:54 GMT
I'll be getting Minions DHF and DHR on the Zero - never used Minions before - will I die?
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 11:34:49 GMT
I'll be getting Minions DHF and DHR on the Zero - never used Minions before - will I die? compared to your chief's tyres... I'd say you stood far more chance of living!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 11:41:59 GMT
The HD's are a great tyre, tbf mate - totally reliable, but I am looking forward to trying the Minions and seeing what all the fuss is about. Trouble with liking the HD's so much is that I see no reason to try another brand, unless it's the only option on a new bike, which this will be.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 11:45:14 GMT
i thought you had smorgasmabord and chunky monkey? yes the HD's are sound!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 11:59:41 GMT
Got them on the Mighty Merida mate - they are ok but a bit heavy and draggy. Grip ok though. Looking forward to trying the Maxxis as up to now I have been a confirmed Schwalbe fanboy.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 12:03:11 GMT
I prefer Maxxis
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 12:07:28 GMT
So do a lot of riders mate so yeah - will be good to try em out. Can't wait for this new bike, tbf.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 13:01:22 GMT
When's this new bike coming?..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 13:09:13 GMT
Will be ordering at the end of the month, as long as the test ride goes well on the 25th. I'm going for the Zero.1 so I need to wait for payday to get the extra moola required. So allowing an extra day for them to set it up tubeless, it'll be about a 4 day lead time, which is very good, tbf. Should have the bike first week in April, hopefully.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 8, 2015 13:49:52 GMT
Will be ordering at the end of the month, as long as the test ride goes well on the 25th. I'm going for the Zero.1 so I need to wait for payday to get the extra moola required. So allowing an extra day for them to set it up tubeless, it'll be about a 4 day lead time, which is very good, tbf. Should have the bike first week in April, hopefully. Maybe then, you'll come out on forum rides for a change?.. |
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