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I have been through a stack of tyres in the last few months:
3 x Jones ACX, 1 x Bontrager Mud
I recently bought some DT wheels 2nd hand which came with Nobby Nic's, 2nd ride out I've slashed the front - I know these are superlight so was expecting it.
I keep slashing them, presumably on rocks, particularly on the back. I am 18st and probably quite a "heavy" rider - I ride a 575 with Lyriks.
I have solved the problem on my other bike with a Maxxis Ignitor on the front and a Minion DH Front on the rear, but the Minion is very heavy, which is OK as I use this bike for the peaks etc.
Any advice? Bike is ridden mainly at trail centres, races etc although occassionally does some rides in the Peaks. General all purpose tyre - High Roller or Nevegals?????
Are all those tyres single ply you have used? I would go for a dual ply somthing with thicker side walls.
Dual ply high rollers are good.
Unfortunatley the dual's are heavier than the second but they should last longer.
Thanks for the advice.
Are these the dual ply ones?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19875
What's the difference between UST & LUST?
Non Lust High Rollers - [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4611 ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4611[/url]
From the maxxis site.
LUST is aimed at those running tubeless I don't so don't know to much about it 🙂
Maxxis Mountain Tubeless Tires, certified to UST® standards, now feature Lightweight Ultimate Sidewall Technology (LUST). LUST offers better puncture resistance, improved air retention, better longevity and lower weight than previous tubeless technologies. Our engineers were not content with simply having one of the best tubeless tires on the market. Instead, they went back to the drawing board, reinvented the tubeless tire from the casing to the tread and addressed your complaints about tubeless technology. By adding a thin fabric layer to the sidewall covered in a special air-tight rubber compound, Maxxis created a casing that is lighter, tougher and holds air better. Now, it's available to you on all of our Cross Country and Freeride Tubeless Tires.
15% lighter than our previous tubeless tires
Better air retention than competitor's tires
Increased sidewall puncture resistance
i bought another set of wheels 2nd hand off ebay, the lighter set i put faster light tyres on for racing and and for ocasions when the terrains not going to be harsh.
the 2nd set with more durable tyres for downhill and rocky days, UST tyres of most makes are usually more durable, so you could try that.
Bonty big earl single ply are fairly robust (but i'm not 18st) and not too bad on the weight
might sound expensive but i paid just over 100 for the wheels, thats 4 tyres in rubber money...
edit, i should add that i run them tubeless on non ust rim so changing tyres is a bit of a faff before anyone calls me a lazy twunt :0
Not running tubeless on this wheelset yet.
High Rollers then? Best bet for general all round use?
I find High Rollers a good all round tyre unless you buy the 2.5 3c's there aren't great up hill but amazing down.
I tend to run 2.35 High Roller 60a for all round, all year use the only time they are useless is riding across a ploughed field bridleway as they suck up the mud 🙂
I run a pair of tubless high rollers (lust) took them off to stick a light set of WTB's on and have to say the maxxis Lust tyres have a very stiff / thick wall in comparison. I think they are about the same weight (850g). Mabe a tubless conversion would suit you, as you may be able to drop the preasure a bit but not risk loads of pinch flats.