As there are a few of us on here with Litevilles I’d just like ask you all about rear tyre selection on the rear for 27.5.
My 301 is an L. Rims are Syntace w35.
I have owned my bike under a year and so far have bought four rear tyres.
Nobby Nick 2.25 (old one). No problem with clearance but naff tyre. Bugger to set up tubeless and ripped after about 6 rides.
Mavic Cross roc 2.2. No problem with clearance and great tyre but made a massive hole in it in a rock garden. I’ve repaired it but I don’t think its going to stand up to abuse anymore and I’ve lost confidence in it. I’d definitely buy Mavic tyres again though.
Continental Trail King 2.2. Impossible to set up tubeless. I’ll either take it to the LBS so they can do it or sell it.
Michelin Wild Grip’r 2.25. Yet to be tested but MASSIVE tyre for the advertised 2.25. I pumped it up to 40 psi to seat it and it rubbed the frame. Letting it down to 30 and i have about 0.5mm gap.
What tyres are you lot using? Anyone speak German? I’m sure there must be loads of German forums chunding on about this very same subject.