Looking for 2 sets of cheap tyres for bikes I’m building for my dad and my daughter. Thinking of wire bead Conty Mtn Kings (or Mtn King front/ Speed King rear) from CRC at about £13 each or perhaps Maxxis Tomahawk pair (see link) from Merlin. Just need general use tyre, mix fireroad and easy off-road. I’ve used Mtn Kings and liked them but have no experience of Maxxis.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=1571&categoryId=154

Any thoughts?

For a cheap all round tyre, I would go for the Panaracer Fire XCs. They seem to cover pretty much all conditions well and they last for ages. JEJames has them cheap at the mo:

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/panaracer-fire-xc-steel-bead-tyre-id16164.html

thanks – anyone used the Maxxis (can you tell I’m trying to save ££ 🙂 )

anyone other suggestions?

Maxxis Advantage in 2.1″ wire bead are £14.99 in Halfrauds

“Maxxis Advantage in 2.1″ wire bead are £14.99 in Halfraud”

agreed. damned good tyre at a silly price

wooly hat shop are/were doing 2.35 kenda nevegal and blue grooves for 11 quid each shipped if you buy two. they’re wire bead. grippy. slow on tarmac at low pressure but i use them all year round. they have 2.1s as well and some others if you don’t want to go that wide.
HTH.

Maxxis are generally great, though I’ve not used Tomahawks. As all rounders, High Rollers are almost unbeatable, and probably available cheaper than the Tomos. ADvantage and Ignitors are also worth a look.

cheers – will investigate