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[Closed] Tubeless xc/trail tyres with decent sidewalls - do they exist?

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Apologies - another tyre thread.

Anyone able to recommend any tubeless tyres suitable for average xc/trail centres that have sidewalls made of something more substantial than tracing paper?

Something narrower than a 2.35 High Roller, but wider than a Fire XC Pro?

Anyone know what the Conti Rubber Queen 2.2 UST and Bonty XR4 Team Issue are like in terms of sidewall toughness?

Many thanks


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 2:20 pm
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Schwalbe Double Defence?


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 2:23 pm
 GW
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tried looking at spesh tyres?


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 2:23 pm
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My Bonty XR2s team issue have been good so far, same sidewall as XR4, I like pies btw but my local trails dont have pointy rocks.


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 2:26 pm
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I quite like the look and blurb around the Spesh Eskar Control Armadillo, but they're very pricey - £40 each is as good as I can find. Any others I should be considering?

Scruff, I too like pies (well, cakes and beer) and my local trails are quite rocky 🙂


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 2:46 pm
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Njee, the Nobby nic double defence looks like a good shout - but £72 a pair seems steep. Anyone care to share their real-world experience of them?


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 3:00 pm
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2.2 ust rubber queens been on since last summer. been to wales several times, the Alps, lots of riding and training, and even a bit of racing. No damage, hardly even any wear. Will let you know how they are after their second trip to Alps in a few weeks 😉


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 3:02 pm
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I wouldn't bother with spesh captain 2bliss! sidewalls seem to be made by RIZLA!


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 3:05 pm
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Buy Schwalbe tyres from Germany, they'll be cheaper.

[url= http://www.actionsports.de/de/Komponenten/Reifen/Schwalbe-Nobby-Nic-Evo-2010-Double-Defense::28170.html ]€35 each[/url], and that was the first place I looked, probably find them cheaper elsewhere.


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 3:07 pm
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Hmmm - just found a pair of 2.2 Rubber Queen USTs for £51 delivered. Think I may take the plunge for that...


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 3:22 pm
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Where from?


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 4:02 pm
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Where from?

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Link please.


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 4:08 pm
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Sorry lads - just seen your posts - Ribble are doing them for something like £27 odds each, but you can then use the TRIP7 code to get another 7% off, and you get free shipping for orders over £50. I'll still up a PSA in a moment for others to see.


 
Posted : 10/06/2010 7:15 pm
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Rubber Queen ust sidewalls are very tough. Spesh Eskar Control sidewalls aren't quite so thick, but still plenty tough


 
Posted : 11/06/2010 11:45 am
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Conti MK Protections 2.2s are tough - but I hate them. Barely worn pair in the garage if anyone wants them for £15...!


 
Posted : 11/06/2010 11:47 am