so being that the ardent's are more like the HR's would they be a better option than the RQ as they will give more grip? i've heard that the ardent's are rubbish in the wet.
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Rather impressed with Conti Rubber Queens Black Chilli flavour
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Posted 8 months ago #
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"they lasted about 2 rides before I got fed up with the rubbish cornering grip when leant over."
I think that HRs, and to an extent ADvs, have a particular feel when cornering that you either like or you dont. I like.
I've currently got a WTB prowler on the back of my FS, and it's "interesting" in slippery corners. Fortunately, the WTB Stout on the front seems quite solid. "If you aint slidin', you aint ridin'"
To be honest, over the years I have become use to the slide I can get out of HRs and Minions and have developed my style accordingly. Whereas I found that the RQs gripped to a certain point and then just completely gave-way without any warning.
I've always thought that Conti AM tyres do not have big enough side lugs for decent, hard cornering IMO.
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ok so it's starting to look like RQ's are a waste of time as they are expensive and don't corner that well. what about the Rampage or ardent as better rolling alternatives to the high rollers? which one would give more all round grip?
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I wouldn't write RQs off completely as they may work for you.
Rampages are great on anything that doesn't involve moisture.
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ok so in the wet RQ's are better than rampage. what about in the dry? and i'm right that the RQ's will have better rolling resistance than the rampage?
just found that today on merlin there's an extra 10% off tyres on top of VIP discount which means i have to choose between these 3:
2.35 high roller 60a wire bead: £21.83
2.35 rampage (think it's SC?): £23.45
2.2 rubber queen black chilli folding: £33.98what would you go for as an all-round, all-year tire that gives the best balence between rolling and grip?
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I've got a one-ride old Rampage 2.35 SC you can have for much less than that, email in profile if interested.
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Personally I'd go for a HR 60A on the rear and a HR Super Tacky on the front, but I have never tried the Rampage SC, which are supposed to be a stickier compound than the standard ones, and I have heard good things.
I also find the RQs too flimsy.
I should also say that I've never been one to use appropriate tyres for the conditions
Inappopriate tyres can be fun
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ok, just another thing to consider. which compound will wear the best out of the 60a/ST maxxis combo, black chilli or SC from panaracer?
i know the high roller ultimately has the best grip but out of the RQ and rampage SC which will have more cornering grip?
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