which tyre out there comes up small compared to others ??
Not a fan of wide , fat tyres , prefer narrower one , something that rolls well ??
Currently have some 2.1 small block 8`s and while they grip ok , i think there just to wide ..

2.2 mountain kings are pretty narrow.

You could just go for 2.0s, or even 1.9s?

Panaracer do Fire XC Pro's in 1.8

harrington – Member
Panaracer do Fire XC Pro's in 1.8

Already have a set of these and think their crap !

Got some Maxxis Larsen Mimo's (for when its muddy). Think they're either 1.9" or 2" but they come up small.

continental XC 1.5's?!

I've just taken off some Maxxis High Roller eXCeption Race tyres – they're 2.0s but come up more like a 1.8/9 in my opiion. Roll VERY quickly and are surprisingly grippy. Just a little too narrow for my liking. They're only a few rides old – if you're interested I could be persuaded to part with them and save you some cash 😀

There was some research done recently that points out that apart from dead-smooth terrain, larger diameter large volume tyres roll better (assuming the same carcass construction etc).

Oh and I totally agree about the 1.8 fire xc pros!

The skinny Speed Kings are quite erm, skinny.

I've got 1.8" Nobby Nic Evos front and back and my Stumpy.

So far so very good.

I had 2.2 MKs and they were cr4p in everything – not much grip in mud, loads of drag on road/hardpack.

Specialized Sauserwind S-Works 1.8's – I use these on my race hardtail, they're pretty grippy, lightweight and even deal ok in the mud when it rains…

Benny – brilliant tyres but when I went to replace mine, they had stopped making them – arrrghhhh!!!!!

Physics says wider tyres roll better. Why would you want narrow ones?

Conty XCs are good for efficiency, but they really aren't much fun.

Sauserwinds are also really good, though I thought I heard they weren't making them in 1.8 anymore? 2Bliss versions would be the best skinny out there I reckon.

There was some research done recently that points out that apart from dead-smooth terrain, larger diameter large volume tyres roll better (assuming the same carcass construction etc).

Utterly unscientifically, I'd go along with this – I've recently fitted those cheap Michelin XC Dry 2.15 from on one (£10 an end for folding and went up tubeless no problem) – it appears I'm rolling faster, noticeably so to other people. They grip pretty well at low pressure, but I think mud would be beyond them.

glenh – Member
Physics says wider tyres roll better. Why would you want narrow ones?

Dont care what physics say .. i hate pushing big tyres .. full stop 😀

I have a pair of Hutchinson Piranha Air Light 2.0 semi-slicks that I was going to sell.

Swap you for your Small Block 8s if you like. Email in profile.

This is the tyre I mean, narrow and really fast.

bontrager make 1.8s

Raleigh Streetwise tyres from cyclelife.com Do not forget Raleigh do Puncture Resistant Tubes too!

1.8" Nobby Nics would be the only narrow tyre I'd recommend. Even then, a 2.0" Rocket Ron is superior in every way IMO.