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I quite like the feel of my Nobby Nics, in 27.5 x 2.25 size, on my Anthem, however they will need replacing in a few months and I'd quite like something that doesn't sweat sealant carrier fluid all over my garage. So, what feels similar, same width, and is sealant tight ?
My XR4s don't sweat
All the Bontragers I've owned have had non leaky walls.
I'd say Specialized are worse than Nics. My Nics have been fine so far.
[i]All over[/i] your garage? How much are you putting in yer tyres man??? 😆
^^ I have Purgatorys on the other bike and they hardly sweat at all....
Aye fair point nobeer, but definite wet patches 😀
Spesh slaughter grid for rear, supergravity Mary for the front.
Perfect.
My xr4s don't sweat either.....but were a ba$tard to get on the rim. God help me if I ever have to get them off trailside. 😯
And my nics sweat too. The rear pacestar more so than the front trailstar version.
And I have Purgatory Grids which leak anywhere and everywhere......
Maxxis Forekaster is very Nobby Nicky. I don't mean that as a compliment, I didn't realise Maxxis had advanced enough technology to make such an ordinary tyre and sell it for so much but hey, if you like Nics you might like the Maxxis.
Which nobby nic do you have? Old or new style? What side wall?
Evo TL Easy, Pacestar, bought six months ago on CRC
The rear pacestar sweats a lot more than the front trailstar.
Garage is integral in new house and is bone dry, with flooring.
Every tyre will sweat in damp garage conditions.
Just remembered I have some XR4"s in the garage that I bought on a PSA awhile back, may give them a go..
Lol @ Northy!
While we are all here is a 2.35 much bigger than a 2.25 nobby nic?
I like mine Iain (Team version). If you don't get on with them I'm sure I could find them a happy home.iainc - Member
Just remembered I have some XR4"s in the garage that I bought on a PSA awhile back, may give them a go..
Mine are 2.35 Expert versions. Might be a little tight on rear...
mixed bag then, may try a newer Nobby Nic if XR4's are a bit tight on clearance, cheers.
newer nobby nic is a good tire.
*Makes note to blame it on leaky sidewalls next time he gets caught with jizz all over the garage floor*
andybrad - Member
newer nobby nic is a good tire.
yeah, I do like them so will maybe try and seek out a newish one, always difficult with the likes of CRC to work out what is current..
My nic 3.0's haven't leaked a drop. About 4 months old.
^^^ which version is that ?
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Thanks Colin - same model as mine, or at least my front, and mine is bit damper than that one. The rear, which is a Pacestar however.....
Spesh slaughter grid for rear, supergravity Mary for the front.Perfect.
My goodness, man! Mixing tyre brands? Have you no shame?
(I agree about Spesh Grid tyres being pretty good for not leaking sealant, though)
My OCD may prevent me putting Specialized tyres on a Giant Anthem. I do it on my Soul, but that's different...somehow... 🙂