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[Closed] CX tyre for claggy muddy conditions?

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Does a CX tyre exist to cope with thick sticky muddy conditions?
If so ... please share the knowledge!

Had an absolute nitemare today. Fitted what I thought was a decent looking front mud tyre (WTB Crosswolf) only to see the mud stick to it like $hit to a blanket .. turned a 32mm tyre into a 2inch slick.
The mud would not shed and cornering was sketchy!

Any recommendations much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 8:18 pm
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Thing is they're primarily designed for racing, at low speeds they don't clear well.
Did you run them at 35psi'ish?


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 8:22 pm
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Cx tyres are awesome in mud. Schwalbe cx pro are a cheap starter, you'll get a pair from a shop on eBay for 25 quid. Apparently Schwalbe Landcruiser are the tyre of choice for the 3 peaks. I quite often ride my cx bike at this time of year on my local trails, and it's a revelation how well they cut through mud compared to mtb tyres.


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 8:27 pm
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For training / spare bike, I use the Michelin Mud 2's which I think are great or you could try Challenge Limus clincher - I use the tub version and they are fantastic


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 8:42 pm
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Rhinos....if you want grip, but no money


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 8:43 pm
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Thanks. Running tyre at 35psi


 
Posted : 07/10/2012 9:01 pm