as above really, looking for some grippy (obviously), quick rolling tyre that can withstand some hammer.

hoping to do a couple of races/enduros this year and im not sure which tyres to go for. first race will be at a trail centre in march.

any suggestions!?

If it's trail centre type stuff – 2.35 Kenda Small Block 8?

Racing Ralphs.

at the monment I'm on 2.3 verticals black chilli do dads – great.

maxxxis aspen or crossmarks!

how heavy are we talking about cos you certainly have put on a lot of beef recently 8)

ha ha, you tool – im loosing the beef, and thats a scientific fact! you'll see in wales!

Maxxis ardent are good, fast rolling and plenty grippy, come in big sizes too. I'm running 2.25 on my enduro and they're great, better than the kenda blue groove I replaced by a mile.

yeah ive been looking at the aspens and ardents, seem to get good reviews

MrCrushRider – if you follow the link, these will definitely suit the type of riding you were doing last weekend. and they'll be good for wales too!

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/walking-hiking-boots/one-piece-leather-walking-boots-359927.html

Tioga Factory DH 2.3 Tyre they have max grip for a large man