Tyres for trail riding?

[nzspokes]

For Auckland based trail riding, what tyres do I want?

I have a Scorpion MX on the back which yesterday I had to run at 8psi to get traction at Thundercross. But its a 2012 tyre so presuming its well past its use by.

Golden tyre something on the front which seems to work ok. But also 2012.

[SVboy]

I have a Bridgestone X30 MID rear X20 soft front. Not sure I like the front, a X30 might be a better compromise. Good tyres, great price-but CHCH conditions a bit different to Auckalofa?

[nzspokes]

I have a Bridgestone X30 MID rear X20 soft front. Not sure I like the front, a X30 might be a better compromise. Good tyres, great price-but CHCH conditions a bit different to Auckalofa?

What dont you like? I had read some not so good stuff on those fronts.

Liking the look of the Geomax, maybe a 32 f and 52 rear.

[SVboy]

I think the front felt better and more stable with X30s front and back. They seem great tyres but I am hardly an expert. I would try Motoz tractionators but the Bridgestones are only $200 a set.

[Kickaha]

I run the Bridgestone XC30 front and rear, work great and seem to last a fair amount of time on the med-hard terrain we're normally riding on

[F5 Dave]

I have a Bridgestone X30 MID rear X20 soft front. Not sure I like the front, a X30 might be a better compromise. Good tyres, great price-but CHCH conditions a bit different to Auckalofa?
That's what I run. X20 probably better for mud but I rebought the same combination as it's the best compromise I've had in last 20 years.

Ok here's the big secret.

Buy a Tubliss system for the rear. Couple of rides ago as example. People are flailing about on greasy uphill track that kept on going. I just putt on past them- feet on pegs looking like a Trials god. It wasn't skill.

[nzspokes]

That's what I run. X20 probably better for mud but I rebought the same combination as it's the best compromise I've had in last 20 years.

Ok here's the big secret.

Buy a Tubliss system for the rear. Couple of rides ago as example. People are flailing about on greasy uphill track that kept on going. I just putt on past them- feet on pegs looking like a Trials god. It wasn't skill.Been running tubless in the adv bike for ages. Have it in the front of the KDX but not the back as havent needed a tyre change.

What pressure do you run in them?

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[SVboy]

Generally 10 psi f&r. Trying 12 psi ATM. This is in a pretty rocky environment. Would not hesitate to run lower. Have run 6 psi on my adv 250 on slippery surfaces. With rim locks obv.

[F5 Dave]

4 when it gets muddy. Maybe up to 6 if it looks dry. Never more. But no long road sections on a proper ride.

[SVboy]

4 when it gets muddy. Maybe up to 6 if it looks dry. Never more. But no long road sections on a proper ride.

On std tubes and rim Locks?

[nzspokes]

4 when it gets muddy. Maybe up to 6 if it looks dry. Never more. But no long road sections on a proper ride.Righto, I'm not going low enough then.

Ta

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[nzspokes]

On std tubes and rim Locks?He is talking about when using Tubliss.

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[SVboy]

Interesting, reviews are mixed on TUBELIS. Apparently, more traction, longer tyre life, but sidewall splitting ?

[F5 Dave]

Scaremongering I'd say. We have several in our group. Never seen that.

Of course one could imagine on a heavy bike with zero psi on the road with sustained high speed you could do bad things, but I've seen a tube tyre ruined by running it flat. There's actually pressure at zero psi if compressed as it is still sealed rather than a open go outside hole.

But for trail riding, sweet.

[nzspokes]

Ive run 2 sets of tyres though on the adv bike with no issues.



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[SVboy]

Nice, I am tempted. Was it hard to fit them originally? Is it hard to change tyres?

[nzspokes]

Nice, I am tempted. Was it hard to fit them originally? Is it hard to change tyres?If you follow the instructions its easy. Yes changing tyres is also essy.

I use some stans mtb sealant for extra protection.

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[pete-blen]

Nice, I am tempted. Was it hard to fit them originally? Is it hard to change tyres?


it is quite easy.. but it is a learnt art..
the first time you will wish you never attempted it..



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[george formby]

it is quite easy.. but it is a learnt art..
the first time you will wish you never attempted it..



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:laugh: I changed a MX rear tyre about 30 years ago. If their is a tyre lever around I still refuse to get within 5 paces of it.

[takitimu]

Has anyone tried the Gibson tires ? ( sounds like GoldenTyre had a split ).

Changing tyres is the worst.

[F5 Dave]

Slicks on proper size rims is easy. Ive changed dozens.

Knobblies is like a slice of hell. I won't do it. Take em to a mate - I do mechanical things for him. - He changes tyres for me. Got me onto Tubliss in the first place. Good chap. Probably missed his calling in life and stumbled into Acountancy instead of tyre changer.

[scott411]

Slicks on proper size rims is easy. Ive changed dozens.

Knobblies is like a slice of hell. I won't do it. Take em to a mate - I do mechanical things for him. - He changes tyres for me. Got me onto Tubliss in the first place. Good chap. Probably missed his calling in life and stumbled into Acountancy instead of tyre changer.

i dont mind full size mx bike tyres,

but 10 inch or 12 inch mini mx tyres are the devil,

[Kickaha]

Knobblies is like a slice of hell. I won't do it.

I have machines to do them on and still don't like doing my own let alone other peoples