Looking for a 29er rear tyre that I can use all year round, so has to be pretty good in the mud. Was thinking Spesh storm or Maxxis beaver.
Any other recommendations?
Interested in this as looking for the same but have limted space on the T129RS. Ideally I would like a bigger tyre but max size is 2.25 and that is very tight for mud clearance in the winter.
Beaver seems good but also looking at Mountain King 2 as its 2.2 (allegedly – previously found Conti’s come up small) so anyone got an opinion about them? Assume Black Chilli and protection casing.
Like the idea of the XR4 but too big for me
I’ve got a pair of beavers on my 29er for the winter, they cut through the mud and find grip well. I went with 2.0 because the local mud is really sticky so I thought less tyre less weight, but now I wish I’d gone a bit bigger as they don’t inspire confidence when leaning over on a corner.
29x 2.25 for winter on the rear of mine. Still not the grippiest for winter mud but does me for natural muddy Scottish stuff. Swapped for a 2.25 Ardent for “summer”. Might go a Shorty on the rear next time – got one on the front and its excellent.
DHR2 for the win. Don’t have a 29er anymore, but run them 650b now instead.
Best all round rear tyre I’ve tried. Not the lightest, fastest, or all out grippiest, but acceptable levels of all three, and predictable. And they last me a good while before they need replacing. FWIW my riding is mostly Tweed Valley, natural and trail centre, year round.
Using MK2 protection for the last few months
Put them on for winter and they’re ok.
I don’t think they particularly excel at anything, but the roll ok, there’re ok in mud, and they seem pretty tough and are lasting well.
Size wise I think there’re about right for a 2.2.
I only bought them cause they were cheap, (about £25 each),TR tyres with a fair bit of grip that would last the winter to save wearing down a set of X kings/Race kings again
Looking for a 29er rear tyre that I can use all year round, so has to be pretty good in the mud.
Where do you live and what do you ride? Makes a big difference.
Spesh Storms are great mud tyres, but wouldn’t like to run in any conditions where it can’t penetrate the dirt (so very rocky or hard, dry dirt). Beavers are great – not as good in the mud as Storms, but probably a more versatile tyre.
Forest of Dean and Monmouth are my stomping ground.
Would really like to know if a high roller 2.3 comes up small as I would probably use this most of the time and maybe a storm for winter months.
Widge, have you bought this one or still looking 😉
I’ve got the large beaver (no sniggering) on the back of the hardtail, seems to work fine but it does seem to be a lighter carcass than the shorty on the front. The full sus still has a Nobby Nic on the back, and it’s been fine on the local mud and isn’t scary on hardpack. It’s a 2.35 though so might be a bit big
I really can’t be arsed with changing tubeless tyres depending on conditions, I just run a reasonable tyre year round and accept it’ll be a compromise at extremes of conditions, both wet and dry. If you’re not racing or pushing the limits, is it really worth it?
trusty – Member
Widge, have you bought this one or still looking
I’ve got the large beaver (no sniggering) on the back of the hardtail, seems to work fine but it does seem to be a lighter carcass than the shorty on the front. The full sus still has a Nobby Nic on the back, and it’s been fine on the local mud and isn’t scary on hardpack. It’s a 2.35 though so might be a bit big
I really can’t be arsed with changing tubeless tyres depending on conditions, I just run a reasonable tyre year round and accept it’ll be a compromise at extremes of conditions, both wet and dry. If you’re not racing or pushing the limits, is it really worth it?
+1
Maxxis Ardent LUST. A bit slidey in the mud, but doesn’t that just add to the entertainment?
You can always stay at home and sit in your sofa with your slippers and pipe.
Where are everyone getting big Beavers!?!
I couldn’t find 29 x 2.25 anywhere. Had one on the front for the last 2 years but appear to be sold out most places.
birdage – Member
Where are everyone getting big Beavers!?!
I couldn’t find 29 x 2.25 anywhere. Had one on the front for the last 2 years but appear to be sold out most places.
Previously I’ve run Dampfs and HighRollers year round. Now I tend to have a less chunky rear on hand (trail boss) but don’t rush to swap around. My attitude is that once the chunky rear has gone on, it’s there til spring at least. So, currently a Vigilante rear, which i consider overkill.
Obviously tyre choices are personal, and different rocks and muds will greatly influence people’s choices.
It’s a ’14 T-129 Works. 2.2 on the back, 2.3 on the front. Mud clearance looks tight, but it has never been an issue. One of my riding chums is now running them on his Orange 5 29er and loves them, too.
