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Feeling very smug that I'm booked to visit the granada mountains for a few days, but suddenly feel I aught to 'hardcore' my tyre choice. Usually running mincecorefreelite (I think this is the correct term) 2.1 or 2.3 XC type boots should I be going for something a bit more "grrrrrrrr" on my EX9?
Looking at it, 2.4 is about my limit on the rear - due to clearance.
Will be running tubeless on bonty rhythm elite rims, if it helps.
What is the respected opinion of the chairpersons of the board?
Only been once, the tyres on the hire bike I had(and the others)were practically bald so tread does`nt seem to matter. Tubeless seems to be the order of the day until you get a puncture, then it is a nightmare having to pull all the thorns out before fitting a tube 😕
Maxxis DH tyres and tbes would be the general do it all tyre, you will be mostly going downhill and contouring the hills with van assisted lifts back to Bubion
Any tyre with tough sidewalls I reckon
I've not been to switchbacks, but it's Spain, so bear in mind : thorns and rocks! Super tacky type front tyre will stop your front wheel from washing out. Tubeless should be good for the thorns, but you might need more pressure than usual to cope with the sharp edged rocks. I think 2.3 should be a good size, I wouldn't take anything smaller.
It's always a good bet to ask the tour company what they roll...
Maxxis, Kenda or Conti Gravitys are what I have used. All fine
Maxxis Larsen UST's work really well on the front in the Alpujarras, and something strong/durable on the rear. No real need for soft compounds over there, never had any grip problems apart from some Michelin's I once tried, bloody awful.
High Rollers, 2.35 60 rear, 42a front run them tubeless.
or 2.5's if you can get them.
As com-diego has said - Larsen TTs cope very well out there - the 2.35 single ply seem to be the tyre of choice.
But I've used Pana Fire xc, Spesh Enduro and Spesh Purgatory/Captain to good effect. This was my first year of going tubeless and it was great not having to contend with 2+ punctures/day.
Was out there last week with Ciclo Montana and it's very overgrown and thorny in some places.
Dutch Perfect 'Off Road' tyres with Raleigh Puncture Resitant Tubes from cyclelife.com would be my choice